WIF publishes paper on Best Value Decision Making using multi-capitals approach
The Water Industry Forum has today published its latest thought leadership paper on driving best value decision making within the water sector using a multi-capitals approach.
UK water sector must prioritise supply chain resilience
The importance of supply chain resilience in the water sector was the overarching message from Baroness Brown, speaking at a British Water reception held at the House of Lords this week.
Thames21 calls on Government to act now to ban plastic in wet wipes to protect River Thames
Environmental charity Thames21 is calling on government to take immediate steps to ban plastic in wet wipes in order to help tackle this pollution ending up in the River Thames and in the wider natural environment - as it announces the results of the latest Big Wet Wipe Count.
Europe’s leading fat, oil and grease (FOG) summit to bring water and hospitality sectors together
Europe’s leading fat, oil and grease (FOG) summit will bring together the hospitality sector and the water industry to develop collaborative and sustainable solutions to keep sewer networks clear.
Environment Agency starts regular water quality testing as bathing water season begins for 2022
The bathing water season started on 15 May in England with the Environment Agency carrying out regular testing of water quality at designated bathing sites until the end of September.
Updated Water Industry National Environment Programme roadmap published
The updated roadmap for the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) plan for long-term WINEP improvement has now been published.
Research study warns over high concentrations of microplastics in fertilisers derived from sewage sludge
A new research study has shown that farmlands across Europe are potentially the biggest global reservoir of microplastics due to the high concentrations found in fertilisers derived from sewage sludge - with the UK shown to potentially have the highest amount of microplastic contamination in its soils.
Strengthening asset health and resilience in AMP8 - embedding planned equipment hire into proactive maintenance activity
Asset health and resilience are set to be key features in the upcoming Price Review in 2024. In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Kevin Ockwell, Sales Director from wastewater technology specialist HUBER Technology takes a look at the role strategic equipment hires can play in predictive maintenance activities and explores the issues from a supplier point of view.
Water UK launches national water saving campaign for 2022
UK water companies have joined forces again to launch Water’s Worth Saving, the annual national campaign encouraging the public to make every drop count this summer.
Liberal Democrats call for 16% sewage tax on water companies’ profits to clean up coastlines, rivers and lakes
The Liberal Democrats are calling for “a 16% sewage tax on their £2.2 billion annual profits to improve our sewage system and protect our rivers and lakes.”
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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.
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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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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