New report calls for upgrades in wastewater infrastructure to protect public health
Wastewater treatment must be improved to reduce exposure to human faecal pathogens in treated effluent, according to a new report published by the National Engineering Policy Centre.
£13 million water-based system for early warning of diseases to open at University of Bath
A new £13 million Centre of Excellence in water-based health monitoring is set to be established at the University of Bath following a major funding award.
Chief Medical Officer, Ofwat and Environment Agency warn sewage in water is growing public health problem
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, Jonson Cox, Ofwat chair and Emma Howard Boyd, Environment Agency chair are warning that sewage in water is a growing public health problem and are calling for water companies to take the initiative and go faster in tackling storm sewage discharges.
Government seeks views on future water fluoridation consultation process
The Health and Care Bill currently going through Parliament includes changes to the water fluoridation legislation in England – the Government is seeking views on the future water fluoridation consultation process.
Portsmouth Water issues Coronavirus update
Portsmouth Water has issued a statement explaining how it is working to support the Government’s efforts to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
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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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