EU: pricing and awareness campaigns key to improving sustainable water use
In the face of challenges like drought and growing demand in many European Union countries, managing water supplies will require a better mix of pricing and non-pricing measures to ensure efficient household water use, according to a new European Environment Agency briefing.
EU:Bathing Water Directive drives up bathing water standards across Europe
The European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission have published the annual report assessing bathing water quality across Europe in 2015 and indicating where it is expected to be good in 2016.
New report warns annual flood losses set to increase 5-fold by 2050 and up to 17‑fold by 2080
A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) is warning that annual flood losses can be expected to increase fivefold by 2050 and up to 17‑fold by 2080.
Improved transparency could help Europe use water more efficiently
A major new report on European water utilities suggests that better access to data on water supply and treatment may help Europe use its water resources more efficiently.
Europe must cooperate to adapt to climate change
European nations must work together in order to adapt to climate change, a new report has said, although there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.
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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. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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