Retail market - water industry explores raising the bar on water efficiency with business water users
Not-for-profit organisation Waterwise brought together over 40 water wholesalers, retailers and regulators last week to explore how they could raise the bar on water efficiency with business water users in the UK.
EA Chief warns water industry “needs to up its game” to survive in its present form
Environment Agency Chief Sir James Bevan is warning that if the water industry wants to survive in its present form and to retain the current economic model “ it needs to up its game” and show that private companies can act in the public interest.
New WRAS study shows Brits underestimate household water usage by more than half
A quarter of Brits (24%)have admitted they have no idea how much water they use, according to a new study commissioned by the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme (WRAS).
Affinity Water warns of water shortages unless government acts now
The UK’s largest water only company, Affinity Water is warning that within the next 25 years and beyond, there may not be enough water due to climate change, population growth and increases in demand.
UK water sector launches initiative to create a new vision for the future
Organisations from all parts of the water sector are today joining forces to create a new, ambitious vision for the future.
Infrastructure Commission Chief calls on Government to set clear vision for world-class UK infrastructure
Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission has said the UK urgently needs to build a shared vision for infrastructure’s role in the economy.
Environment Agency Chief says we can turn climate change emergency into opportunity
Environment Agency Chief Sir James Bevan has said that while climate change brings “fearsome risks” it also brings huge opportunities and we can tackle climate change successfully if we get our response right.
New study suggests targeted behavioural “nudges” can increase water conservation
The targeted use of behavioural ‘nudges’ can encourage people to conserve water, according to a new research study by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Xylem MD warns: industry needs to change its mentality in order to combat water shortages
Following the prediction by Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan last week that England will face water shortages within 25 years, Xylem Managing Director Jason Howlett is warning that industry will need to change its mentality in order to combat the crisis.
New report warns world’s largest companies using more water despite growing water risks
Companies are reporting greater exposure to water risks yet withdrawing more water, according to new research by the non-profit global environmental disclosure platform CDP.
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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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