European Commission calls on France to enact EU rules on chemical pollution of waters
The European Commission has asked France to provide additional information about how the European Directive on priority substances in the field of water policy (Directive 2013/39/EU) is being enacted in their domestic law.
Leading associations launch survey on UK water sector challenges
The three leading UK water sector trade organisations are collectively seeking views on what are seen to be the biggest challenges facing the water sector.
Totex challenge: report says water sector needs to up its game
A new report into Ofwat’s Totex challenge has found that more needs to be done by the water industry to improve overall efficiencies in the UK water supply.
UK’s largest metaldehyde-free farming trial sees 60% drop in levels
The first year of the UK’s largest ever metaldehyde-free farming trial has seen a 60% drop in levels of the chemical detected in reservoir tributaries.
Atkins: riding the waves of change in the UK water sector
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Guy Ledger, client director for UK water utilities at Atkins discusses the upcoming changes in the water sector and the opportunities and challenges they present.
EU - more action needed on Baltic Sea eutrophication
The European Commission has published a Special Report which says further and more effective action is needed to combat eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
Third Energy granted fracking permits for site in North Yorkshire
The Environment Agency has granted the environmental permits to allow Third Energy to carry out fracking for shale gas at an existing borehole in North Yorkshire.
IMF warns countries charging too little for water
Public water utilities in many countries are charging households a price that is just a fraction of what it costs to deliver water, let alone maintain or expand water infrastructure, according to David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
ICE to host pre-elections infrastructure debates – London infra is tonight
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is gearing up to host debates on infrastructure this week ahead of elections for the Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly, Welsh Assembly and the London Mayoral Election which take place this year.
Utilities to reveal plans to secure supplies as pressure on water resources in Eastern England grow
Efforts to protect water supplies for future generations across Eastern England will come under the spotlight when the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) meets in Peterborough on Tuesday next week.
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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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