Deadline for Northern Area Institute of Water Innovation Awards this week
The entry deadline for applications for the Institute of Water Northern Area Innovation Awards 2013 is close of play at the end of this week.
New water infrastructure initiative launched
Leading NGO the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the International Water Association (IWA) have launched a major new water infrastructure initiative launched aimed at building partnerships for innovation in water, food, and energy security.
ICE puts focus on water in 2013
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is planning campaigns to put a clear focus on water security in the UK in 2013.
Dairy UK signs commitment with WRAP to reduce water usage
Dairy UK and WRAP have signed an agreement that will see Dairy UK become an official partner to the Federation House Commitment (FHC) and pledge to reduce water usage.
Whither water management in the 21st Century?
A personal take on the future of the water sector by Prof Paul Younger FREng, holder the Rankine Chair of Engineering at the University of Glasgow.
Smart water networks could save utilities $12.5bn a year
Smart water networks can save utilities across the globe up to $12.5 billion a year according to research commissioned by Sensus, provider of intelligent solutions for electric, gas and water utilities.
New guidance urges companies to commit to water efficiency
Energy Saving Trust and Waterwise have developed guidance to encourage water companies and Green Deal providers to work in partnership on joint energy and water efficiency delivery for UK householders.
Scottish Government consults on improving water environment
The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation on proposals for improving the water environment in Scotland.
New report says Government scores poorly on tackling flood and drought risk
The risk of flooding and water shortage in 2013 has increased because the Government is too slow in changing the way we manage our water, environmental leaders have warned.
What is the best way to classify water-stressed areas?
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation asking for views on how to best determine how water-stressed areas of England and Wales are.
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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. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.”
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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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