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South East Water considering more drought measures
South East Water is considering whether to apply for additional drought measures in the face of falling aquifer and reservoir levels.
Unite calls on Balfour Beatty to negotiate in dispute
The Unite union has called on Balfour Beatty Engineering Services to negotiate during the legal pause of its ballot injunction.
UK water firms tell EU behaviour change is the key to reducing water use
The UK water and wastewater companies have told the European Commission that behaviour change, not technology, holds the key to reducing water use in buildings.
Yorkshire Water calls for Government help to identify vulnerable customers
Yorkshire Water is calling on the Government to help the water companies identify vulnerable customers.
Government publishes details of 60 new flood defence schemes in 2013
The Government has published details of 60 new flood defence and coastal risk schemes due for construction in the next financial year.
Veolia Water leakage levels at record low
Veolia Water has announced that its leakage levels are at an all time low - more than 10% below the level required by Ofwat.
Water companies warn of risks in Government and Ofwat plans for market reform
The UK water companies have warned MPs that plans by Ofwat to open up a cross-border retail market between England and Scotland involves an unacceptable level of operational risk.
UK greenhouse gas emissions rise 3.1%
Latest statisics released this morning by the Department for Energy and Climate Change show that UK greenhouse gas emissions rose by 3.1% in 2010.
Construction sector subcontractors fear new downturn
The order books of specialist contractors in the construction sector are continuing to shrink according to the latest National Specialist Contractors’ Council State of Trade Survey.
Technology Strategy Board make £250K grant for technology to slash water use
The Technology Strategy Board has awarded a £250,000 grant to Xeros for research and development to accelerate development of a domestic laundry machine capable of reducing water consumption by up to 80 per cent and slashing energy use by half. The grant, the highest that can be awarded through the Board’s Smart scheme, will be match funded by shareholder funds following a successful private equity funding round in 2011.
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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. -
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