Global Alliances mobilize to drive resilient water sector
The official Action Day for Water of the COP22 in Marrakech this month has highlighted the strategic importance of water in the context of climate change and proposed tangible solutions for the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Nottinghamshire Council gives IGas Energy fracking go-ahead
Nottinghamshire County Council's Planning and Licensing Committee has granted planning consent for an application by IGas Energy plc to develop a hydrocarbon wellsite and drill up to two exploratory wells in Misson Springs, North Nottinghamshire.
New research study reveals costly $14bn water risk to business
A new study published at the UN climate conference currently taking place in Marrakesh reveals that growing water risks are having a significant impact on businesses worldwide and are also threatening emissions reduction plans.
Research shows metering has potential to encourage better water use
Jointly commissioned research by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) and Southern Water into customers’ experiences of the company's Universal Metering Programme says metering has the potential to encourage households to use water more wisely if they see financial benefits and receive the right level of care and support from their water company.
New water resilience action group starts work
Water UK has started work with the Water and Wastewater Resilience Action Group (WWRAG), set up following a recommendation from Ofwat's independent Resilience Task and Finish Group.
BSI publishes sustainable development of communities’ standard
BSI, the business standards company, has published ISO 37101:2016, Sustainable development in communities. The standard has been developed to help city leaders set their city's sustainable development agenda.
New £80m UK-India research investments include £8.4m on water quality
The UK Science Minister has announced a series of research programmes from the Newton Fund worth up to £80 million to address global challenges affecting people in India, including a £8.4 million programme to improve water quality.
Australian water firm provides AU$72.4 million benefits to environment and society
Australian water utility Yarra Valley Water, Melbourne’s largest retail water business, created AU$72.4 million of benefits for the environment, its employees and society in 2014/15, according to the first ever integrated profit and loss (IP&L) account published in the water sector.
Welsh Assembly provides £2.5m+ for improvements to Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
The Welsh Assembly Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has announced over £2.5million funding for Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales, to make improvements to the environment and habitat of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Sewage sludge: new research warns over microplastics in soil
A new research study is warning that there may be greater levels of microplastics in the soil than in our oceans as a result of large amounts of microplastics emitted from households, industry and surface run-off in urban areas, which may accumulate in the sewage sludge being used as a fertilizer for agriculture and horticulture.
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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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