KPMG warns SMEs need to address cyber security or risk losing work
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) risk being disqualified from bidding for work because of the lack of importance they are placing on looking after their valuable client data, according to a survey of procurement managers by KPMG.
Cefas leads marine "Open Data" revolution
Decades’ worth of data revealing the health of seas and marine wildlife, will be made freely available for the first time, following the launch of a new ‘Data Hub’ by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas).
Aquatech Innovation Award 2015 winners announced
The winners of the 2015 Aquatech Innovation Award were announced at the opening ceremony of the Amsterdam International Water Week and 25th edition of Aquatech Amsterdam - overall first place went to an innovative technology able to treat highly saline wastewaters and reclaim almost every drop of water at the same time.
United Utilities smart network responds to rugby final power demand spike
United Utilities helped National Grid to cope with a huge spike in electricity demand in the North West this weekend for the Rugby World Cup Final between New Zealand and Australia.
Hydro Equipment Association launches global technology roadmap
In the lead up to COP21 in Paris, the Hydro Equipment Association (HEA) has published its Global Technology Roadmap blueprint for hydropower place in the energy mix and issued a call to action for national decision- and policy-makers around the world.
Anglian Water and Sheffield University launch 3D printing trial
In a first for a UK water company, Anglian Water is collaborating with the Sheffield Water Centre in a trial to explore the future of 3D printing technology.
Veolia starts up one of largest desal plants in Europe
Veolia has started up the Campo Dalías desalination plant in southern Spain - the plant is one of the biggest in Europe.
Australian scientists develop innovative material to remove mercury from soil and water
Australian scientists have developed a new material made from inexpensive industrial by-products to remove mercury from soil and water.
Desalination plants set to double globally by 2020
The number of desalination plants globally is set to double by 2020. According to new research.
Release of LIDAR flood database laser data extends commercial applications
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss has described the release of new laser mapping data from the LIDAR flood database as “just the beginning of the biggest government data giveaway the country has ever seen.”
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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
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
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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