Thames Water supersewer battle continues
Thames Water's plans for the controversial super sewer came under fire again last week at a meeting in Fulham from highly vocal local opposition.
Chinese consumers would pay 3% of annual income to improve water quality
A new research paper published by the World Bank suggests that consumers in China would be willing to pay up to 3% of their annual income continuously over a five year period to improve water quality. It could also provide some useful pointers on issues the water companies will need to address in the stakeholder engagement Ofwat now wants them to undertake in the upcoming AMP6 business planning process.
Ofwat wants customer behaviour to play a role in next price review
Water industry regulator Ofwat has commissioned two independent reports on the role of “revealed customer behaviour” in providing evidence to support companies’ business plans.
Costain launches “ Costain Cares” initiative
Costain has launched Costain Cares, a new operational drive to build a longer-term sustainable business that creates greater economic, environmental and social value.
London Assembly concerns about Thames Tunnel proposals
The London Assembly has today set out a number of concerns about Thames Water’s proposal for a new tunnel to reduce the amount of untreated sewage flowing into the River Thames each year.
Thames Tunnel consultation goes into extra time
Thames Water has extended its 14-week public consultation on the Thames Tunnel by almost a month to give people more opportunity to have their say.
United Utilities to hold stakeholder event on Keswick wastewater scheme impacts
United Utilities is planning to hold a September stakeholder event on the impacts of its Keswick wastewater scheme.
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.
Thames Tunnel sewer costs could double
Thames Water has said this week that the cost of the Thames Tunnel super-sewer, currently the subject of a public consultation - could nearly double.
Severn Trent puts £11m plans for Gloucester sewer flooding scheme on show
Plans for a major sewer flooding alleviation scheme in Gloucester are being put on display next month by Severn Trent Water.
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BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres.
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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
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