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SOUTHERN WATER phosophorus reduction projectSouthern Water is working in collaboration with United Utilities, the University of Portsmouth, Wessex Water, Power & Water, Evergreen, Hydro Industries and Kolina to find new ways to tackle phosphorus pollution.

Storm Debi over UK  Ireland satellite imageA new study has shown that the 2023/24 storm season in UK and Ireland was made 20% heavier by climate change – and warns that it will continue to cause an increase in extreme winter storms combining strong winds and heavy rainfall.

COAL AUTHORITY HEAD OFFICEThe next phase of an innovative project to limit heavy metals from abandoned mines polluting rivers in Upper Teesdale starts next week following a successful trial.

National Engineering Policy Centre report Testing the Waters May 24Wastewater treatment must be improved to reduce exposure to human faecal pathogens in treated effluent, according to a new report published by the National Engineering Policy Centre.

RAINFALL 1A new study has found climate change has influenced how much rain falls during autumn and winter storms.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE REPORT GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT IN MAJOR PROJECTSA new report by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is warning that the UK Government and wider economy lack the necessary skills and capacity to deliver ambitious plans for major infrastructure over the next five years.

NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRESS REVIEW MAY 2024Failure to go further, faster over the next five years on plans for infrastructure delivery could constrain economic growth and threaten climate targets, according to the government’s official infrastructure advisers.

OFWAT Water Breakthrough Challenge LOGOOfwat’s Innovation Fund has today announced 17 winners from the fourth Water Breakthrough Challenge, a competition that invited solutions with the potential to deliver wide-scale, transformational change benefitting customers, society and the environment.

WATER INDUSTRY LABOUR REPORT APRIL - MAY 2024A new report is warning that the water industry is facing an exodus of engineers, with 70% of professionals considering a move to other sectors in the next two years.

HIGHWAY RUNOFF - CIWEM  STORMWATER SHEPHERD REPORT MAY 2024A new report by CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management).and Stormwater Shepherds on highway runoff and the water environment is warning that a “toxic cocktail of pollutants” is running into rivers and water sources every time it rains and is calling for urgent action to tackle the issue.

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