UN/Interpol report warns eco-crime hits record $258 billion high, up 26%
A rapid response report published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and INTERPOL is warning that eco-crime has hit a record $258 billion high, outstripping the illegal trade in small arms.
Future Water: innovation training will help UK water sector stay competitive
Working in collaboration with the University of Sheffield, the Future Water Association has announced a set of training modules designed specifically for companies operating within the water and waste water sectors.
Countdown starts to 2016 World Water Week in Stockholm
The countdown to 2016 World Water Week has begun - in August 2016, the Stockholm International Water Institute, SIWI, will host the 26th World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden.
Birmingham and Manchester in top 10 on global Sustainable Cities Water Index
Birmingham and Manchester are amongst the top 10 cities in the overall rankings in the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Water Index which assesses the water sustainability of 50 global cities.
Government publishes annual resilience plans for UK’s critical infrastructure
The Cabinet Office has published the 2015 to 2016 summary of sector resilience plans setting out the current level of resilience to risks for the UK’s critical infrastructure, including water - owing to their sensitive nature, the individual plans are classified documents.
Closing the Totex ‘Disconnect’ – what happens next?
The Totex and AMP6 survey published recently by WaterBriefing raised some fascinating and fundamental questions about the development of whole life costing in water asset management, operation and maintenance.
Env Agency and United Utilities partner in EU €20m+ water quality programme
A two-day meeting of water management experts and policy-makers has concluded at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.
National infrastructure consultation includes water, sewerage and flood defences
The National Infrastructure Commission has launched a consultation as part of its responsibility under Government terms of reference to produce a National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) once every Parliament.
Shale gas: North Yorks Council gives fracking go-ahead
North Yorkshire County Council's planning committee has given the go-ahead for Third Energy to undertake fracking for shale gas in the vicinity of Kirby Misperton.
New report links nitrate in drinking water to birth defects
High levels of nitrates, atrazine and arsenic in drinking water are linked in a new U.S. study to birth defects such as cleft palate, cleft lip and limb deficiencies.
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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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