Survey shows 64% of firms think infrastructure could hamper UK's international competitiveness
Almost half of firms (44%) believe the UK’s infrastructure has improved over the past five years, but only a quarter (27%) think it will pick up in the next five years, and two thirds (64%) suspect it will hamper the country’s international competitiveness in the coming decades, according to the 2016 CBI/AECOM Infrastructure Survey.
UK's National Infrastructure Assessment enters new phase
The National Infrastructure Commission has begun the next phase of the UK’s first ever National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) - the call for evidence includes a range of questions on water and wastewater, (drainage and sewerage) and flood risk management.
World Bank: new report says $4.5trn per year needed to finance resilient cities
A a new report by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) is warning that without significant investment to improve the resilience of cities around the world, climate change may push up to 77 million more urban residents into poverty by 2030.
Europe: report warns major challenges remain for urban rivers and lakes
New forms of water management contribute to make cities greener, smarter and more sustainable, but key challenges remain, according to a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) released this week.
Over 100 Irish drinking water supplies in need of remedial works, says EPA
Over 100 drinking water supplies in Ireland are in need of remedial works to avoid threat of water restrictions, according to the Irish Environment Protection Agency.
Portsmouth Water: concerns over on-shore oil production planning application
Portsmouth Water is working with developer UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) and the Environment Agency to address concerns regarding a new planning application for oil production in Markwell’s Wood, West Sussex.
UK water companies complain to Trading Standards about 'flushable' products
UK water companies have written to Trading Standards over misleading packaging of wet wipes and other sanitary products that claim the items are 'flushable'.
Experts warn water firms risk losing touch with customers due to online billing
Experts are warning that the growing prevalence of online billing is putting water businesses at risk of losing touch with customers - new research reveals that almost one in three consumers have become distant from their bills as a result.
European Commission proposes Mediterranean partnership on food and water security
The European Commission has proposed the first research partnership of its kind in the Mediterranean Area to develop novel solutions for sustainable water management and food production.
New global team formed to build resilience of society's critical infrastructure
A £10 million resilience engineering programme has been established by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation in partnership with Arup.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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