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Tighter standards for bathing water quality
Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government have published proposals today for delivering improved bathing water quality under the revised Bathing Water Directive. Views on these proposals are sought as part of a consultation which runs until 4 February 2008.
Think tank is half right on water efficiency
Here is Water UK’s response to ‘Every Drop Counts – Achieving greater water efficiency’ published by the Institute of Public Policy Research on 17 September.
The water industry’s take on the climate change consultation
Today’s announcement by environment secretary, David Miliband that the draft climate change bill is now open for public consultation is welcomed by the water industry.
Environment Agency seeks more solutions for man’s onslaught
The vital work the Environment Agency and its partners are doing to help protect England and Wales’ native wildlife, coastal areas and countryside from the effects of...
Thames Water's board structure changed to address regulatory concerns
The changes follow a public consultation into the recent takeover of Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Water) by Kemble Water Limited (Kemble).
Tendring Hundred Water Services to be fined by Ofwat
Ofwat yesterday published its proposals to fine Tendring Hundred 0.3% of its turnover – a total of £42,000 – for failing to provide the regulator with reliable, accurate and complete information.
Sustainable development indicators in your pocket 2008
Defra has published its annual guide to the UK's key sustainable development indicators which provides a statistical overview of the country's progress in tackling key economic, social and environmental issues.
Stratford company fined for polluting sewerage system
A Stratford company that processes animal bi-products has been prosecuted for discharging toxic levels of contaminants into the sewerage system.
Southern Water prosecuted for sewage pollution
The Environment Agency has prosecuted Southern Water for causing sewage to enter the Bevern Stream at Barcombe in East Sussex during September last year.
Southern Water prosecuted for Gillingham sewage discharge offence
The Environment Agency has prosecuted Southern Water for not complying with its sewage discharge consent at a waste water treatment works that it operates in Gillingham, Kent.
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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. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video. -
What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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