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Ofwat flags up organisational capability as the major risk for programme delivery
Water industry regulator Ofwat has flagged up organisational capability as the major risk in relation to the delivery of its work programme, in particular getting the right skills and experience, together with planning, budgeting and programme management.
EIB strengthens support for African water sector investment
The European Investment Bank, the world’s largest multilateral bank, has announced details of two separate initiatives aimed at further strengthening support for African water sector investment.
Southern Water tenders £100m+ AMP6 pumps contract
Southern Water has gone out to tender with an AMP6 contract for a wide range of pumps and services, including supply, repair, maintenance and hire, worth £100 million or more.
NWL performance report - strong focus on sewer flooding, partnership working and sustainable solutions
Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) has published its Annual Performance Review for the year ended 31 March 2015 for Northumbrian Water and Essex and Suffolk Water.
New report says TOTEX approach is boosting investments by European water utilities
A new report from Frost & Sullivan says a TOTEX approach is boosting investments in the European water utility services market, with smart solutions having a particularly positive impact on a market that is forecast to reach over $130 billion in 2020.
EU sets out plans to reform Emissions Trading System
In the run up to the Paris climate change talks in December, the European Commission has set out major new proposals to revise the EU Emissions Trading System – currently the largest carbon market in the world.
Wessex Water leads Ofwat SIM customer service league table
Wessex Water is leading the way under Ofwat’s new measure for assessing customer service performance in the water industry.
Environment Agency reviews options for Exe Estuary flood scheme
The Environment Agency is reviewing options to manage the risk of tidal flooding at Starcross and Cockwood on the Exe Estuary in Devon - identified as a priority scheme in the Exe Estuary Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy.
Shale Gas Task Force publishes second Interim Report
The Task Force on Shale Gas has today released its second report on the impact of a fracking industry on the UK, specifically assessing local environmental and health impacts.
Open Water publishes "substantially complete" water market opening Codes
Open Water has published the latest version of the documents that will govern the competitive retail market for non-household water and sewerage customers when it opens in 2017.
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Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
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.
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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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- Government activates plan to protect consumers as severe drought declared in parts of England
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