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Siemens strengthens UK water sector presence
Siemens, Europe's largest engineering company, is strengthening its presence in the UK water sector via the merger of two of its existing businesses - Siemens Industry Automation and Water Technologies.
Sharp increase in UK anaerobic digestion plants
A new study by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has highlighted a significant increase in the number of anaerobic digestion plants in the UK which operate outside the water industry – up from just two in 2005 to 68 in 2011 and more in the pipeline.
UK could lead on marine renewables industry
The UK could become a leading exporter of wave and tidal power equipment and expertise if the Government adopts a more visionary approach to developing marine renewables, according to a new report by the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee.
Black & Veatch win Dwr Cymru Welsh Water framework
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) has chosen Black & Veatch as one of three framework partners to help optimise efficiency across its distribution network.
£3M CO2 reduction fund to cover wastewater treatment plants
New Government grant funding totalling nearly £3 million for four major collaborative projects to develop and demonstrate technologies to tackle CO2 emissions will include wastewater treatment plants.
Welsh Assembly consults on single environmental body
The Welsh Assembly has launched a new consultation on its proposals to establish a unified single organisation for the management of Wales’ natural resources.
National green energy centre to be based in Glasgow
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced that a new national £50 million centre to accelerate the commercialisation of green technologies for offshore wind, wave and tidal power will be located in Glasgow.
Government tackles construction procurement
Radical changes to public sector construction will lead to up to 20 per cent fall in costs of building schools, hospitals and roads
Pennon Group on track to meet management expectations
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water, say the Group’s financial performance since 30 September 2011 show it remains on track to meet management expectations.
Anglian Water targets Lincoln in sewer campaign
Anglian Water has named Lincoln as the latest battle ground in its fight against the fat blocking the region’s sewers.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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