High-level roundtable to look at water issues in the Middle East
A high-level roundtable on water innovation and regional cooperation in the water sector is due to take place in London next week under the auspices of the Anglo Israel Association, together with the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies.
Ofwat: most water firms have not achieved initial targets for social tariff signups
Water industry regulator Ofwat has said that most of the water companies in England and Wales have not achieved their initial targets for customers signing up to social tariffs, which offer cheaper bills to customers who are struggling to pay their bills.
CCWater calls for more action by water companies to help struggling customers
Water companies must make sure that customers who cannot afford to pay their bills are given the help they need, according to the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
Average household water bills in England and Wales to rise less than 1%
The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales for 2016-17 will be £389 - an increase of £2 (less than 1%) compared with the previous year, according to Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies.
Coal Authority scheme to protect important drinking water source
A new protection scheme developed by the Coal Authority has been switched on at Whitburn to prevent an important drinking water source from contamination by mine water.
Report says 6000+ civil engineers needed by 2020 to meet UK infrastructure construction growth
A new report published by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) says that almost 6500 more civil engineers will be needed by 2020 to meet infrastructure construction growth, with over 230,000 new construction jobs to be created in total across the UK by 2020.
Utilities, academic and business leaders to advise National Infrastructure Commission on UK needs
A coalition of UK business, industry, academic and environment leaders, including the utilities, has issued a nationwide call for evidence to inform an independent assessment of the UK’s future infrastructure needs and how they could be met.
United Nations and World Bank Group launch high-level Water Panel
The Secretary-General of the United Nations and the President of the World Bank have jointly announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week their intention to form a new panel to mobilize urgent action on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for water, sanitation and related targets.
World Economic Forum:water is top global risk for next decade
The World Economic Forum, meeting in Davos Switzerland this week, has identified water as the number one global risk for business and society in the coming decade.
Scottish SUDS working party publishes new guidance
The Sustainable Urban Drainage Scottish Working Party (SUDSWP) has published the Water Assessment and Drainage Assessment Guide aimed at guiding developers, planners and others involved in water and drainage infrastructure.
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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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