Water UK launches robust defence of water companies – “industry is working in the public interest”
Water UK, the trade body representing all of the major water and wastewater companies in the UK, has launched a robust defence of the sector, saying water companies are putting public interest first and dealing firmly with issues which threaten trust.
Chris Offer Affinity Water: role of system operator is key to managing water supply and demand
Chris Offer, Director of Regulation at Affinity Water discusses what measures are necessary to ensure future water needs can be met in a sustainable and affordable way – including the potential role a system operator could play in managing supply and demand in the water sector.
Parliamentary nitrates inquiry to hold first evidence session
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee is holding its first evidence session in its nitrates inquiry tomorrow when the Committee will hear rom academics and Environment groups.
Water watchdog warns SME awareness of retail water market at risk of stagnating
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is warning that awareness of the retail water market among small businesses in England is in danger of stagnating unless the water industry steps up its efforts to engage with customers.
Climate change impacts could drive Europe’s cities “beyond breaking point”
A landmark research study shows the impact of flooding, droughts and heatwaves by 2050-2100 will exceed previous predictions – and could put European cities “beyond breaking point”.
Parliamentary Committee launches new inquiry into heatwaves and adapting to climate change
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry into heatwaves and adapting to climate change.
Environment Agency warns 86% of river water bodies failed to reach good ecological status in 2016
The Environment Agency has warned that 86% of river water bodies in England failed to reach good ecological status in 2016 – and is calling on the water companies to do more.
US Intelligence: climate change, water scarcity, cyber attack & disruptive technologies among key threats to national security
Climate change, water shortages, cyber attack and disruptive technologies are among a number of key threats flagged up in the United States Intelligence Community’s 2018 assessment of threats to US national security published this week.
Environment Minister says Brexit opens up global opportunities for water sector
Environment Minister Theresa Coffey has told British Water members that departure from the EU gives UK companies “new opportunities beyond Europe.”
Labour Party renews attack on UK water companies
Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell have launched another attack on the UK water sector this weekend, restating the Labour Party’s pledge to bring energy, rail, water, and mail services back into public ownership.
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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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