Gulf States allocate $100bn for sustainable water technologies to help combat water crisis
Technologies like hybrid desalination and recycled produced water are increasingly being used to tackle increasing water demands in the Middle East, where ensuring water security for sustenance and growth has been a constant challenge for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Infrastructure spending to more than double to $9 trillion annually by 2025
Global capital project and infrastructure spending is expected to grow to more than $9 trillion annually by 2025, up from $4 trillion in 2012, according to a new report from PwC.
EU makes €44m available under first call for climate action projects in 2014
The European Commission has launched the first call for proposals under a new funding programme for projects dedicated to climate action - the LIFE Climate Action sub-programme will provide €44.26 million in 2014.
Environment Agency announces winners of 2014 UK Water Efficiency Awards
The Environment Agency and Waterwise have announced the winners of the 2014 UK Water Efficiency Awards - the most high profile awards scheme in the UK to recognise the water efficiency achievements of the public, private and third sector organisations who promote water efficiency.
UN and World Water Council step up partnership on water and food security
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Water Council (WWC) have agreed to intensify their collaboration in a bid to strengthen global water and food security.
Customer service takes centre stage at leading water conference
A record number of delegates attended the Institute of Water’s Annual Conference last week, which saw industry leaders and experts present their views on ‘delivering great service’.
Cuadrilla applies for environmental permits for fracking in Lancashire
Cuadrilla Bowland Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for three relevant permits for their Preston New Road exploratory shale gas site at Little Plumpton, Lancashire.
Water companies to set up new dispute service for household and non-household consumers
The water companies in England and Wales will shortly set up an Alternative Dispute Resolution initiative up to a maximum of £10,000 for disputes involving household consumers and £25,000 for disputes involving non-household consumers.
State of Scotland’s environment outlined in new report
The Scottish Environmental Publication Agency has published a new report on the state of the environment in Scotland - the first major update since it was last published in 2011.
New report says cross-sectoral cooperation key to managing water risk
Cooperation between businesses, water companies and the government will be key to managing scarce water resources and securing future supplies, according to a new report from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) launched today at the Royal Society in London.
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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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