Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans - defining a framework for the future
Following September 2018’s publication of Water UK’s Framework for the production of Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans, Water Briefing asks Atkins’ wastewater management experts Gian Illari and Jeremy Jones what this means for the UK’s water industry now, and in the years ahead.
CCWater to debate benefits and pitfalls of more water sharing by Wales with England
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is set to debate the potential benefits and pitfalls of Wales sharing more of its water resources with England when it meets in Cardiff today.
EFRA Committee probes Michael Gove for guarantee on water safety post-Brexit
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee sought assurances last week from Michael Gove on drinking water safety post-Brexit – but the Environment Minister failed to provide an outright guarantee.
Water resilience - Government flags up need for more reservoirs, transfer schemes & desalination plants
The Government has launched a consultation on the draft National Policy Statement (NPS) on water resources infrastructure in England which flags up the potential need for more reservoirs, transfer schemes and desalination plants.
Yorkshire Water applies for 6 drought permits due to threat of serious water shortage
Yorkshire Water has applied to the Environment Agency for drought permits in the River Don catchment due to the threat of a serious water shortage in the South Yorkshire area caused by an exceptional shortage of rain.
Water UK - global survey rates Britain’s water and sewerage infrastructure as world class
A new global survey shows that Britain’s water supply and sewerage infrastructure is rated higher by people living in the UK than all other sectors apart from airports, according to Water UK.
SWAN Forum to hold 9th Annual Conference in North America
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) has announced that its annual flagship event will be hed in North America or the first time due to the booming regional interest in smart water technologies and rapid growth of the SWAN North American Alliance.
National Infrastructure Commission welcomes government plans to tackle drought and leakage
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has welcomed moves by ministers to tackle water leakages and drought which will be set out in a draft National Policy Statement this week.
Environment Agency chief calls on businesses and communities to prepare for climate change
The Chair of the Environment Agency is calling for business and communities to start planning now for climate change.
Water Plus and Waterwise partner to improve UK water efficiency
Water Plus, the UK’s largest water retailer business, has partnered with national independent advisory group Waterwise to boost water efficiency for consumers and innovation across the UK market.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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