National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave as some areas move closer to drought status
The National Drought Group is stepping up its response after the third heatwave as parts of southern, central, and eastern England move closer to drought status.
Cambridge Water announces temporary hosepipe ban to protect water supplies
Cambridge Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban to help protect local water resources and the region’s internationally important chalk streams.
Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for the wider economy.
Uisce Éireann repeats call for essential nighttime restrictions in Trim to maintain daytime supply
Uisce Éireann has yet again advised customers in Trim and surrounding areas that an overnight restriction is essential to maintain a daytime supply.
Grundfos Water Utility CEO discusses how better water management can help solve climate challenges in our lifetime
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, HP Nanda, CEO at Grundfos Water Utility, discusses whether better water management help solve climate challenges in our lifetime.
New report warns financial institutions "deeply exposed to stranded assets" caused by global water crisis
A new report released today by non-profits CDP and Planet Tracker reveals how financial institutions are exposed to significant risks posed by depleted and contaminated water supplies - with US$13.5 billion in assets already stranded and US$2 billion at risk in four key infrastructure sectors due to water issues.
Environment Agency Chief warns water crisis is "a ticking time bomb"
Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Sir James Bevan is warning that the water crisis a ticking time bomb - with issues including water quality, population growth, water shortages and climate change.
Consultation on emerging regional water resources plan for South East England launched
The scale of the future water security challenge facing the South East has been unveiled with the publication of the first ever regional water resources plan for the region.
West Country Water Resources consults on Emerging Regional Plan for water resources
The West Country Water Resources (WCWR) group has launched a consultation on its Emerging Regional Plan for water resources - the first ever regional water resources plan for the South West of England.
Yorkshire Water - stark predictions of what reservoirs could look like in 50 years
With the Environment Agency predicting shortages within 25 years if no action is taken, and Yorkshire Water expecting 100 million litres less in its daily supply by 2045 – the water company has released an immersive 360˚ video, which gives a glimpse into what the future of its reservoirs could look like if predictions are correct.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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