One quarter of world population in 17 countries face extremely high water stress
New data published by the World Resources Institute shows that water withdrawals globally have more than doubled since the 1960s due to growing demand and 17 countries – home to one-quarter of the world’s population—face “extremely high” levels of baseline water stress.
Environment Agency Chair says Times article on state of England’s rivers “wrong on most counts”
Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of Environment the Agency has written a strongly worded rebuttal to The Times article "Filthy Business" saying its editorial and coverage of the state of England’s rivers is wrong on most counts except one - the Agency needs more resources if it is to tackle pollution as effectively as we all want.
Collaboration needed to bring about radical change in water sector
Delegates attending a water industry event hosted by British Water last week heard that radical change is needed if the water industry is to meet the serious challenges it is now facing.
Major campaign launched to encourage British public to ‘Love Water’
The British public are being asked to help the country protect water resources for future generations as part of a major campaign launched by more than 40 environmental groups, charities, water companies and regulators.
National Drought Group warns of growing concerns over impacts of prolonged dry weather
The National Drought Group is warning of growing concerns over the potential impacts of prolonged dry weather on the environment.
Civil engineering leaders back Infrastructure Commission’s plan for UK’s long-term infrastructure
A new policy paper from the leading professional body for civil engineers is calling on the government to accept in full the recommendations made in the National Infrastructure Assessment.
Environment Agency uses drones to detect illegal water abstractions
The Environment Agency will be using drones for the first time this summer to gather information about illegal abstraction in East Anglia’s fenland areas.
Government consults on reducing personal water consumption
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published pans to encourage customers to save water in their everyday lives and to introduce a personal water consumption target.
Climate change - CCC warns UK credibility depends on Government ramping up action
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is warning that the UK’s credibility on climate change rests on Government action over next 18 months.
CCWater - water cos not addressing households’ concerns over fair bills
Water companies are failing to convince enough households their bills are fair and they provide value for money, according to a new report by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
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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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