Severn Trent tenders £30 million AMP8 contract for legal services
Severn Trent has gone out to tender with a multi-Lot AMP8 contract for legal services worth an estimated £30 million.
Surface water flooding – Water UK calls for review of legislation, greater collaboration and detailed analysis of investment needed
Water UK, the organisation which represents all the UK water companies, has called on both Government and water sector regulators to overhaul the existing arrangements for surface water management and address significant issues with regard to funding future investment.
Affinity Water appoints Legal Panel
Affinity Water has appointed five law firms to its new Legal Panel to work with the company on a range of important issues in a heavily regulated sector facing a number of challenges including climate change and the increasing pressure on water resources.
Water services in Ireland to be publicly funded via general taxation
The Irish Parliament has voted by 96 votes to 48 this week for water services in Ireland to be publicly funded and the Government to be collectively responsible for the protection, management and maintenance of the public water system.
South West Water fined £150K for sewage pollution - “guilty of negligence”
South West Water has been fined £150K for sewage pollution by Truro Crown Court and described by the Judge as “guilty of negligence.”
Scottish Government announces new Water Bill
The Scottish Government has said that Scottish Water will be kept in public ownership and rejected calls for privatisation.
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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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