Leakage rises for 2nd year running - water watchdog warns action can’t wait
The amount of water lost through leakage has risen for the second year running - the Consumer Council for Water is calling for water companies to take action now to tackle the problem.
Defra sets out plans to build resilience in water resources management in England
The Department of Environment Food & Rural Affairs has published a joint letter to water companies on behalf of Defra, the Environment Agency, the Drinking Water Inspectorate and Ofwat setting out plans to build resilience in water resources management in England.
Urban and transport run-off significant contributors to water quality failures
Jo Bradley, Market Development Manager, SDS Ltd and formerly Water Quality Advisor and Highway Outfall Project Manager with the Environment Agency, looks at the challenges posed by urban and highway runoff which are contributing significantly to UK water quality failures.
Engineers warn climate change will lead to higher UK water costs
A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is warning that the UK water industry will face higher costs for treating and managing water supplies due to the increasing occurrence of drought and flood resulting from climate change.
Poll shows 93% of Brits support fatberg fight, but 59% oppose a wet wipe ban
The majority of Britons - 59% - would not support the proposed government ban on disposable wipes, despite 93% of people agreeing that the British public needs more education on the dangers of fatbergs, according to new research from Lanes Group plc.
EU offers more support to European farmers coping with droughts
The European Commission is providing more support to Europe's farmers this summer, as they continue to cope with the difficulties of extreme droughts.
Water companies tell Gove they have increased action on fixing leaks
Water companies have confirmed they are taking extra action to fix leaks this summer, and are planning ambitious new leakage targets for the future.
Met Office - 9 of UK's warmest years have occurred since 2002
The latest State of the UK Climate report produced by the Met Office shows that nine of the 10 warmest years for the UK have occurred since 2002 and that seven of the 10 wettest years for the UK have occurred since 1998.
Farmers call emergency drought summit amid fears for agriculture
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is seeking urgent action to address the growing impact of the dry, hot weather on farms across the country.
GMB continues campaign to bring water companies back into public ownership
The GMB union is continuing with its campaign to bring the water companies back into public ownership.
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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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