New application to impound water for hydro scheme
The Environment Agency has received an application for two licences to impound water from the Itchen in connection with a new hydropower scheme.
MPs say Government action on flooding has ‘clearly deteriorated’ since 2010
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has given the UK Government a ‘red card’ for its efforts to reduce health-damaging air pollution, protect biodiversity and prevent flooding in a scorecard assessment of its green policies during this Parliament.
Customer complaints to water companies fall for 6th successive year
Customer complaints to water companies have plunged for the sixth successive year – but the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is warning that the tide could quickly turn against the industry if it fails to deliver affordable bills.
Registration opens for 7th World Water Forum in 2015
Registration has now opened for the 7th World Water Forum, the largest water-related event in the world which will take place 12-17 April 2015 in Daegu & Gyeongbuk, in South Korea.
August rainfall levels in England highest for 10 years
According to the Environment Agency’s monthly water situation report for August , it was the wettest August for 10 years across England with 157% of the long term average rainfall recorded.
South Downs National Park shale oil decision due today
A decision on whether to allow a company to go ahead with controversial plans to explore for oil in a national park in southern England will be made later today.
Water Security Knowledge Exchange Portal goes live
This week sees the launch of the Water Security Knowledge Exchange Portal which is focussed on helping businesses, policymakers, regulators and others see how the water-related challenges that they face have been addressed.
Water leaders say water efficiency key to eradicating hunger and poverty
World Water Week 2014 has concluded with participants jointly emphasising the importance of a water goal, as well as integration of energy and water in the upcoming UN Post-2015 Development Agenda negotiations.
Consumer watchdog says struggling water customers ‘suffering in silence’
Struggling households are still missing out on vital support with paying their water bill despite more help being offered by water companies, according to new research from the Consumer Council for Water.
PepsiCo unveils new water-modelling tool at World Water Week
PepsiCo has today announced the launch of the company’s latest Water Report, together with a new water-modelling tool, at World Water Week in Stockholm.
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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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