WRSE progresses development of regional water resources plan
Water Resources South East (WRSE) has published its response to its recent consultation on its proposals for developing a regional water resources plan.
National Infrastructure Commission launches toolkit for developing local infrastructure strategies
A new toolkit curated by the National Infrastructure Commission is offering advice to cities on developing local infrastructure strategies to underpin improvements in transport, housing and employment prospects.
Unblocktober returns in 2020 for second year
The innovative awareness month and national campaign Unblocktober has been underway this month for a second year following its success in 2019.
SEPA warns of low water levels across North East Scotland and Highlands
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned of an increasing water scarcity situation in the North-East and Highlands, with businesses which abstract water all year round being encouraged to take steps to reduce their water usage.
Scottish Water engineer walks and runs into record books fundraising for WaterAid
An engineer for Scottish Water raising funds for WaterAid has broken the record for the fastest time to complete the 864km Scottish National Trail.
BBC report reveals dual flush toilet systems waste billions of litres of water every week
An investigation which will be broadcast on the BBC Costing the Earth radio 4 programme later today has found that dual flush toilet systems are wasting billions of litres of water every week.
Water sector supply chain survey will assess Covid-19 impact
British Water is calling on the water and wastewater supply chain to take part in a survey assessing the impact of Covid-19 to find out how businesses have been affected.
Water Resources West appoints former water minister as independent chair
Water Resources West (WRW) has appointed former water minister Dan Rogerson as its independent Chair.
Resilience revisited - stress testing in the water sector after the pandemic
In the latest in a series of Expert Focus articles by the Future Water Association for Waterbriefing, Richard Laikin, Board member and Chief Executive Paul Horton explore issues around resilience and stress testing in the water sector after the Covid-19 pandemic.
New report warns global fashion & textiles sector “largely blind” to risks of water pollution
The global fashion and textiles industry is largely blind to the risks of water pollution and is failing to tap into water-related business opportunities, according to a new report published today by CDP, a global environmental non-profit.
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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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