65% of UK consumers want more transparency in water company expenditure
Almost two-thirds (65%) of UK consumers are calling out for greater transparency in how bill payments are spent by water suppliers, according to new research.
Stantec's Tim Williams takes a look at where PR19 is heading
With the publication date for Ofwat to publish more draft determinations on water company PR19 business plans fast approaching, Tim Williams, Strategic Growth & Business Development Director for Water at Stantec, takes an in-depth look in an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing at how the story has unfolded to date, and where the sector is heading.
EU invests €35 million in cross-border water quality project between Northern Ireland Water and Irish Water
A major cross-border project which aims to improve water quality in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle through enhanced wastewater treatment has been officially launched in Derry.
Heathrow expansion – potential for significant negative impacts on floodplain, rivers and lakes
Heathrow Airport’s consultation on its preferred expansion masterplan – known as the Design Consent Order Project - published this week includes details of potentially significant negative impacts on the surrounding floodplain, rivers and lakes.
New research warns humans consuming tens of thousands of microplastic particles every year
A new research study by scientists at the University of Victoria, British Columbia in Canada is warning that humans are unknowingly consuming tens of thousands of plastic particles per year—a problem that requires further research to understand potential health impacts.
London facing water crisis, warns new report
A new report is warning that London is facing a water crisis, with the capital at an increased risk of flooding and drought due to London’s changing climate, loss of green space, growing population, and aging water pipes.
National Drought Group warns over increasing concern for water availability for agriculture
The National Drought Group is warning that low rainfall this winter and spring is causing increasing concern for water resource availability, both in surface water and groundwater abstraction for the forthcoming irrigation season, particularly in the east of England.
Leading retailers not embracing wet wipe ‘flushability’ standard in own brand products
The Marine Conservation Society is warning that own-brand ‘flushable’ wet wipes, which can be bought from 10 leading High Street retailers and supermarkets, can’t carry the new ‘Fine to Flush’ logo.
Environment Agency warns again on deteriorating water quality and diminishing water resources
The Environment Agency is reiterating its warnings over deteriorating water quality and diminishing resources in the face of population growth and climate change in its latest reports on the state of water resources, water quality, air quality and soil in England.
Anglian chief tells FT : don't let political dogma jeopardise huge investment in thinking, resourcing & planning to build critical infrastructure
The political plates are currently shifting fast, but behind the headlines the debate over who runs the water industry is still rumbling.
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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. -
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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