Institution of Civil Engineers predicts rapid change for UK infrastructure in 2023
How the UK plans, builds and operates infrastructure is likely to change dramatically in the next few years, according to the annual horizon scan report for 2023 from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Met Office warns 2022 provisionally warmest year on record for UK and 2023 could be one of Earth’s hottest years on record
2022 will be the warmest year on record for the UK, according to provisional figures from the UK Met Office – and the national weather forecaster is warning that 2023 will be one of the Earth’s hottest years on record.
Environment Agency reveals £5.3 billion investment by 2027 in latest action plans to protect England’s waters
The Environment Agency (EA) has today published action plans detailing £5.3 billion of investment to improve the quality of England’s waters over the next five years. However, the EA is warning that without further investment beyond that date and more action to address climate change impacts, the number of water bodies meeting Good Ecological Status could fall to just 6% by 2043.
Environment Agency publishes latest update for water situation in England
The Environment Agency has published its latest update for the water situation in England showing that monthly rainfall totals in November were above average in all catchments, river flows increased at almost all sites and groundwater levels increased at two thirds of indicator sites.
UN concludes 2022 campaign Groundwater: making the invisible visible with major UN-Water Summit
The UN’s World Water Day 2022 campaign “Groundwater: making the invisible visible” has wrapped up with a UN-Water Summit on Groundwater, highlighting the importance of better monitoring and management of the vital resource which accounts for 99% of all liquid freshwater on Earth.
Leading environmental think-tank calls for more action by Government and regulators on UK water shortfall
Leading environmental think-tank and charity Sustainability First has said there is a pressing need for an action plan to address the UK’s future water shortfall.
Latest Met Office figures show UK on track for 2022 to be warmest year on record
Latest Met Office statistics suggest that the UK would need a December of near-record cold weather to avoid 2022 being the warmest year on record for the UK.
The Guardian newspaper questions fairness of England’s privatised water model
The Guardian newspaper has published a detailed analysis of the water companies in England which is calling into question the fairness of England’s privatised water model and referring to England’s water as “the world’s piggy bank.”
New Ofwat research shows 33% rise in number of customers struggling to pay their water bill
New research by water sector regulator Ofwat shows that more customers are struggling with household bills and that two-thirds expect their situation to worsen in the coming year.
Water companies warned to plan now to avoid drought next summer by fixing leaks and identifying new water sources
Water companies have been warned that they must start planning now to avoid potentially significant water supply and environmental impacts next summer.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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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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