11% increase in profits at Kier
Construction and civil engineering Kier Group has announced an 11% increase in pre-tax profits with the publication of its preliminary financial results for the year to 30 June 2010.
95% of Scotland's bathing waters reached mandatory or better quality standards
Despite torrential rain at times, 95% of Scottish bathing waters finished the 2010 summer season having achieved at least mandatory bathing water quality or better, and overall only 1.4% of tested samples were below European standards.
Competition Commission publishes final report on Bristol Water price decision
The Competition Commission (CC) has now made public its final report on Bristol Water’s appeal against water industry regulator Ofwat’s price decision.
Balfour Beatty reports strong performance at half-year update
Balfour Beatty has reported a strong performance with the publication this morning of its half-year update for 2010.
Modern Water plc announces strong interim results
Modern Water plc has announced its Interim Results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2010.
Defra launches online consultation for Water White Paper
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched an initial online survey for its forthcoming Water White Paper.
Southern Water takes delivery of two kilometre pipe by sea
Southern Water have floated delivery of a two kilometre length of pipe from Shoreham Port to Friars Bay.
Thames Water launches 'super sewer' Tunnel consultation
Thames Water has launched its 14-week public consultation on plans for the proposed Thames Tunnel, which will significantly reduce sewage discharges into the River Thames.
EFRA launches new inquiry into flood and water management
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has launched a new inquiry into outstanding legislative measures required to implement effective flood and water management policies in England and Wales.
Scottish Government launches two new marine consultations
The Scottish Government is launching two new marine consultations this week.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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