MOSL and partners to launch £3.1m water efficiency fund pilot for businesses in Cambridgeshire
MOSL is working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on a multi-million-pound contract to improve businesses’ water efficiency in the Cambridgeshire area.
£75 million contract awarded for national Water Efficiency Campaign across England and Wales
A successful tenderer has been identified to lead the Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC) for England and Wales, a significant milestone in the sector's long-term strategy to transform public water use.
Affinity Water helps Watford FC cut water use and boost sustainability
Affinity Water is helping Watford Football Club reduce water use and boost sustainability across its Vicarage Road Stadium, through a series of on-site surveys, device installations and sharing guidance with its staff designed to cut waste and improve efficiency.
Affinity Water marks major milestone in drive to support more water-efficient new homes
Affinity Water has rewarded Pace Construction, a developer and contractor specialising in new build homes and energy-efficient construction, as the first developer to secure an incentive payment of more than £60,000 through Ofwat’s Environmental Incentives Common Framework (EICF) audit.
Launch of £25m Water Efficiency Lab to drive innovation and cut water use across England and Wales
The launch of the inaugural £25 million Water Efficiency Lab, part of Ofwat’s £100 million Water Efficiency Fund, is set to drive innovation and cut water use across England and Wales.
Ofwat consults on proposals to promote water efficiency via wholesale charges for business customers
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on promoting water efficiency in wholesale charges for business customers – the regulator is reviewing current and potential wholesale charging structures for larger users and examining the rationale for offering discounts.
Southern Water – water efficiency visits in Hampshire could save 3 million litres of water a day
With 600 schools and businesses in Hampshire set to benefit from free water-saving visits to help reduce their bills and improve efficiency, Southern Water estimates that the initiative will save more than 3 million litres of water every day.
South Staffs Water trials new tariff offering 60% discount for metered customers with household income of £22k to £27k
South Staffs Water has launched a new tariff offering a 60% discount for metered customers with a household income of £22,011 to £27,000 on the essential water they use every day.
UK water stewardship programme for business launches
A new initiative is providing businesses with the expertise and tools to identify water savings across their sites, helping to achieve financial and environmental efficiencies whilst also tackling the UK’s water demand challenges.
Ofwat sets out preferred approach to Water Efficiency Fund
Following two consultations, Ofwat has published its final decision paper setting out its preferred approach to the Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) and the proposed two-stream approach.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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