Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
Environment Agency reports inspections target smashed with 10,000 health checks on water network
The Environment Agency is today reporting that it has smashed its inspections target – the EA has expanded its surveillance of the water network to record levels, completing over 10,000 inspections of water company assets in the last year.
Crown Estate Scotland tenders £276,000 contract for Operators Panel Manager for Scottish Wave & Tidal Operators Agreement
Crown Estate Scotland has gone out to tender with a contract for an Operators Panel Manager for the Scottish Wave & Tidal Operators Agreement with an estimated value of £276,000 excluding VAT.
WMO warns Earth's climate increasingly out of balance - and impacts could last for potentially thousands of years
The World Meteorological Organization WMO is warning that Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history – the climate is increasingly out of balance, driven by rising greenhouse gas concentrations that are warming the atmosphere and oceans and accelerating ice melt.
Barhale establishes Toronto base to target water and infrastructure projects
Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has announced its expansion into Canada with the opening of its first business unit in Toronto, Ontario.
Severn Trent Water awards £6 million AMP8 contract for supply of precast concrete tank panels
Severn Trent Water has awarded an AMP8 framework contract for the supply of precast concrete tank panels with an estimated value of £6 million including VAT.
House of Commons EFRA Committee recalls CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recalled the CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning about recent water supply outtages which affected thousands of the company's customers.
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Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000.
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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
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