Future-proofing service reservoir safety and security
The Environment Agency has recently issued updated guidance for the owners and operators of large reservoirs. An in-depth Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing suggests the water sector regulators, water companies and their supply chain partners should consider security, health and safety issues surrounding the sometimes overlooked area of service reservoirs.
Thames Water supports development of new mental health first aid guidance
Thames Water is one of four leading employers to help develop new guidance, launched today, by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England.
No-deal Brexit - Government issues guidance for businesses that use chemicals as part of contingency planning
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs and Health and Safety Executive has published new guidance from the UK Government to businesses that use chemicals on the actions they should take now to minimise any disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Yorkshire Water fined £733k for health and safety failures following death of employee
Yorkshire Water has been fined £733,000 and ordered to pay costs of £18,818 for health and safety failures after the death of an employee as a result of what the Health and Safety Executive said was “a tragic and wholly avoidable incident.”
South West Water fined £1.8m after death of employee
South West Water has been fined £1.8 million following the death of 54-year-old Robert Geach.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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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