Ofwat response to Bathing Water Directive consultation
Ofwat has published its response to Defra’s consultation on the implementation of the revised Bathing Water Directive. (rBWD)
Scotlandontap.gov.uk Goes Live!
A new website has been launched to show businesses what choices they have when the water sector opens up to competition on April 1.
Ofwat issues guidance on leakage methodology review
Ofwat has issued guidance on setting leakage targets to the water and sewerage companies.
Government Departments set to miss carbon targets
Water association backs water meter benefits
Water UK, the body which represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers at national and European level, has stated its support for Environment Minister Phil Woolas advice to customers who pay an unmeasured water bill to check if they would benefit from having a water meter fitted.
Hilary Benn welcomes Budget 2008
WICS announces countdown to competition in Scottish water sector
The Water Commission Industry for Scotland (WICS) today signalled the start of the countdown to competition in Scottish water.
Ofwat consults on changes of ownership at Southern Water and South Staffordshire Water
Ofwat has launched consultations into the regulatory issues arising from the changes of ownership of Southern Water Services Limited and of South Staffordshire Water plc.
Environment Agency Board discuss increased funding for flood risk management
Treasury failure on green taxation
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Select Committee has strongly criticised the Treasury for its failure to increase green taxes and introduce other measures to help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets.
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- United Utilities awards £1.5 million AMP8 contract for leakage detection and repair for biogas facilities
- Affinity Water makes c£728,000 direct contract award for supply of No Dig Injection System and Solution
- Yorkshire Water tenders £multi million pound contract for MEICA Services framework
- United Utilities completes £50 million investment in Bury to help improve water quality in River Irwell
- MPs on EFRA Committee to explore options for future of water company ownership in England
- Guardian report on Thames Water – Burnham asks advisers to “rip up” current plans and suggest “more radical options"
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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