National infrastructure consultation includes water, sewerage and flood defences
The National Infrastructure Commission has launched a consultation as part of its responsibility under Government terms of reference to produce a National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) once every Parliament.
Shale gas: North Yorks Council gives fracking go-ahead
North Yorkshire County Council's planning committee has given the go-ahead for Third Energy to undertake fracking for shale gas in the vicinity of Kirby Misperton.
New report links nitrate in drinking water to birth defects
High levels of nitrates, atrazine and arsenic in drinking water are linked in a new U.S. study to birth defects such as cleft palate, cleft lip and limb deficiencies.
Household competition – customers will expect significant water bill savings
The majority of households in England would welcome choice over their water retail supplier but expect competition to deliver significant bill savings, the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has revealed.
Water quality testing begins at bathing beaches in England
The Environment Agency is starting annual water quality testing at bathing beaches in England.
Viewpoint: the impact of the EU referendum on UK water industry
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Chris MacNee, CEO Nexus Water Ltd, discusses the potential impact of the forthcoming EU referendum on the UK water sector.
Climate change:UK firms see opportunities as well as risk
A new report commissioned by the Environment Agency says climate change is presenting UK businesses with opportunities as well as risks.
IWA and AWP invite leaders to global summit on water scarcity and drought
The International Water Association (IWA) and the Australian Water Partnership will convene government and business leaders, NGOs, scientists and international organisations to a global summit on water scarcity and drought this autumn.
Government framework to help public sector save 30% pa on water consumption and costs
A new UK Government framework has been launched which public sector organisations can access to reduce their water costs and consumption by 30%, through the multi-million pound AquaFund Grant Scheme.
Natural Resources Wales:bathing water quality "a significant achievement"
Natural Resources Wales has published a report presenting the results of its monitoring and reporting programme against the standards in the revised Bathing Water Directive - 2015 is the first year that the stricter standards set in the revised directive were applied in Wales.
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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. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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