Keynote UK water summit to explore global water issues
The World Water-Tech Innovation Summit which takes place in London next month looks set to be one of the year’s keynote events for both the UK and global water sector.
UK water sector - building a talent pipeline over long contracts
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Paul Taylor, Head of Programme Development in the UK for MWH, now part of Stantec, discusses how the UK water industry can build a talent pipeline over long contracts.
£1.6m funding available for projects to connect food, water and energy services
Innovate UK, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) have £1.6 million to invest in projects looking at sustainable urban services as part of a global collaboration worth €28.5 million.
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Urgent action needed to tackle water crisis in Gaza
Amir Dakkak, a Palestinian from East Jerusalem and an Environmental Scientist at AECOM discusses the ongoing water crisis in Gaza.
USA and Canada in joint move to protect fragile Arctic waters
The United States and Canada have issued a Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement announcing a move aimed at protecting the fragile waters of the Arctic region with a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in the "vast majority" of their waters.
SuDS: survey finds uncertainty about maintenance presents barriers to adoption
A national survey has found that the current lack of a clear framework for the maintenance and performance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) is seen by professionals as a key barrier to effective delivery and adoption.
High Court gives go-ahead for shale gas fracking in Yorkshire
The High Court in London has just ruled on the landmark case in which local campaigners from North Yorkshire took their county council to court over fracking - Mrs Justice Lang at the Royal Courts of Justice in London has dismissed their substantive claim for judicial review.
Competitive markets - relationships between water companies may have to change
A recent meeting on competition in the water sector has flagged up the fact that relationships between the water companies may have to change - culturally conversations that may have been acceptable beforehand, may be less acceptable in competitive markets.
Europe: new report says water quality improves but challenges remain
The quality of drinking water and bathing water, and the effectiveness of waste water treatment across the European Union continues to improve - but challenges remain, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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