Brexit papers say failure in chemical supply chain most significant single risk to water supply
The most significant single risk to public water supply is a failure in the chemical supply chain, according to the no-deal Brexit papers released by the Government yesterday.
EA warns illegal abstractions in West of England on the increase
The Environment Agency is warning that the number of boreholes being drilled in the West country without permission is on the increase.
Groundwater levels in East of England at lowest for nearly 30 years
Latest figures from Anglian Water show groundwater levels in some parts of the East of England are the lowest they’ve been in almost 30 years.
EA warns eutrophication risk in English rivers could reduce water quality
The Environment Agency is warning that climate change could increase the risk of eutrophication in English rivers, reducing water quality.
New report warns pressure on water supply could put Northern Powerhouse projects at risk
A new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), the UK's leading independent progressive think tank, is warning that pressure on water supply could put Northern Powerhouse projects at risk.
Watersafe warns over lead in household pipes in Scotland
National plumbing accreditation body WaterSafe is calling on Scotland's homeowners to check if their water pipes are made of lead if their properties were built before 1970.
WHO calls for more research into microplastics in drinking water
The World Health Organization (WHO) is today calling for a further assessment of microplastics in the environment and their potential impacts on human health, following the release of an analysis of current research related to microplastics in drinking-water.
New Economist Intelligent Unit Report shows threats to world’s freshwater supplies
A new report published today by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) examining the critical threats to the world’s freshwater supplies as a result of global transboundary cooperation finds that the Transboundary river basins – which supply the world with half of its freshwater flows – are run by ineffective water management bodies.
Global water quality crisis reducing economic growth by a third in some countries, World Bank warns
A new report by the World Bank is warning that the world faces an invisible crisis of water quality that is eliminating one-third of potential economic growth in heavily polluted areas and threatening human and environmental well-being.
Leaked secret documents warn over water challenges in event of no-deal Brexit
Britain could face the prospect of problems with clean drinking water availability, according to leaked no-deal Brexit documents published in The Sunday Times newspaper yesterday.
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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.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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