Lincolnshire sets out major plan to tackle flood risk and water resources
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership has launched a major plan to tackle flood risk and water supply for Lincolnshire.
Water market opening set to see multi-utility regulator and entry by energy firms?
The opening of the water market to competition could see entry by energy firms and potentially create the need for a multi-utility regulator, according to a major thought leadership paper published by Gemserv.
UK Ministry of Defence launches study on future of water and water security
The Analysis and Research Team at the Ministry of Defence Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) is undertaking a study into the future of water and water security as part of the DCDC Global Strategic Trends Programme.
UNESCO launches global Water Information Network
UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme (IHP) has launched the Water Information Network System (IHP-WINS), an open access interactive database intended to be a global reference source on the water cycle.
NIC launch technology study call for evidence on infrastructure
The National Infrastructure Commission has launched a four week Call for Evidence to shape the development of its new Technology study - the NIC is exploring which emerging technologies have the most potential for improving infrastructure productivity.
EU researches maritime space to unlock growth in blue economy
The UK is participating in the ongoing EU-funded MARIBE project examining how marine projects could cut costs and benefit from each other by linking up - optimising the use of oceans and seas would also stimulate growth in the blue economy.
January rainfall, river flows and groundwater levels below normal across England
January rainfall, river flows and groundwater levels wwere below normal across much of England, according to the latest monthly water situation report from the Environment Agency.
Water companies back workforce renewal and skills strategy
Water companies have backed a new strategy to bring in 221,000 new recruits by 2027 in the utilities sector to help ensure customers will continue to get the essential service they need in the future.
CCWater urges struggling households to act now to beat April price rises
The Consumer Council for Water(CCWater) is urging low-income households to take action now to beat an April rise in water bills by tapping into the financial support available from their water company.
New report says Europe at increasingly severe risk from climate change
Europe’s regions are facing rising sea levels and more extreme weather, such as more frequent and more intense heatwaves, flooding, droughts and storms due to climate change, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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