European Union withdraws biocides approvals
The European Union has withdrawn the approvals for three commonly-used biocides following a decision made on 27 January.
England: rainfall totals above long-term average for 3rd consecutive month
Official statistics published today show that rainfall totals were above average across England for the third consecutive month at 165% of the long term average.
ICE launches Manifesto for Infrastructure Scotland 2016
The Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland (ICE) has challenged all policy-makers to sign-up to a pledge supporting infrastructure maintenance, development and delivery for the benefit of the country, in the run-up to May’s Scottish Parliament elections.
High-level roundtable to look at water issues in the Middle East
A high-level roundtable on water innovation and regional cooperation in the water sector is due to take place in London next week under the auspices of the Anglo Israel Association, together with the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies.
Ofwat: most water firms have not achieved initial targets for social tariff signups
Water industry regulator Ofwat has said that most of the water companies in England and Wales have not achieved their initial targets for customers signing up to social tariffs, which offer cheaper bills to customers who are struggling to pay their bills.
CCWater calls for more action by water companies to help struggling customers
Water companies must make sure that customers who cannot afford to pay their bills are given the help they need, according to the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
Average household water bills in England and Wales to rise less than 1%
The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales for 2016-17 will be £389 - an increase of £2 (less than 1%) compared with the previous year, according to Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies.
Coal Authority scheme to protect important drinking water source
A new protection scheme developed by the Coal Authority has been switched on at Whitburn to prevent an important drinking water source from contamination by mine water.
Report says 6000+ civil engineers needed by 2020 to meet UK infrastructure construction growth
A new report published by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) says that almost 6500 more civil engineers will be needed by 2020 to meet infrastructure construction growth, with over 230,000 new construction jobs to be created in total across the UK by 2020.
Utilities, academic and business leaders to advise National Infrastructure Commission on UK needs
A coalition of UK business, industry, academic and environment leaders, including the utilities, has issued a nationwide call for evidence to inform an independent assessment of the UK’s future infrastructure needs and how they could be met.
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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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