Latest CDP analysis shows companies expect nearly $400bn hit in future impacts from water challenges
Latest analysis from CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system, shows companies spread across the globe are anticipating an almost $400 billion hit in future impacts from water challenges such as droughts disrupting critical trade routes.
M Group reaches milestone in sustainable water meter recycling programme
More than 200,000 end-of-life water meters have now been processed through a sustainable recycling route developed by M Group, marking a major milestone in a programme that could ultimately support the disposal of up to four million meters during AMP8.
Yorkshire Water progresses work on more projects in £1.5 billion Yorkshire-wide programme to cut CSO discharges
Yorkshire Water is progressing work on more projects in its £1.5 billion Yorkshire-wide programme to reduce the frequency and volume of discharges from combined storm overflows (CSO) into watercourses.
WMO warns long-term decline in Earth’s freshwater storage and in glacier retreat is continuing
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that the long-term decline in Earth’s freshwater storage and in glacier retreat is continuing - trends with serious implications for people and economies in the future.
Severn Trent Plc announces Board changes and new non-exec directors
Severn Trent Plc has announces a number of changes to its Board and Board Committees, including the appoitnment of two new non-executive directors.
NI Water’s Rural Wastewater Programme reaches key milestone with completion of 200th project
NI Water’s Rural Wastewater Investment Programme (RwwIP) has reached a major milestone with the completion of its 200th project at Moneyglass Wastewater Treatment Works, near Toome.
Ofwat awards contract for programme-wide Value for Money appraisal of Major Water Infrastructure Programme
Ofwat has awarded a contract for a programme-wide Value for Money (VfM) appraisal of the Major Water Infrastructure Programme (MWIP) to identify, test and prioritise credible cost reduction and VfM opportunities, with a focus on decisions that can influence cost, schedule, risk and deliverability at the early stages of the project lifecycle across identified VfM drivers.
Anglian Water tenders £16.8 million AMP8 contract for online ordering of maintenance, repairs and operations goods
Anglian Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for online ordering of maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO) goods with an estimated total value of £16.8 million including VAT.
Severn Trent tenders £10 million AMP8 framework contract for supply, delivery and storage of propane
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for the supply, delivery and storage of propane gas with an estimated value of £10 million including VAT.
United Utilities announces £5m underground tank to reduce spills from storm overflow in Birkenhead by 90%
United Utilities has announced a £5 million project in Birkenhead that will reduce spills from a storm overflow into the River Mersey by around 90% has reached the halfway stage, United Utilities has announced.
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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. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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