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Latest incident at Castlehill Water Treatment Works
Officers from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have been informed by Scottish Water of an ongoing incident at the Castlehill Water Treatment Works at Glendevon.
New EU report on hazardous substances in Europe’s fresh and marine waters
Hazardous substances in fresh and marine water can harm aquatic life and pose a risk to human health, according to a new report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Yorkshire Water use dye tests for bathing water quality
Yorkshire Water is conducting environmentally friendly dye-tests today in Bridlington Harbour and using a small number of oranges to help it build a greater understanding of how its sewer outfalls can impact on the quality of local bathing waters.
Ofwat calls for joint water and fuel poverty indicator
Water industry regulator Ofwat has called for th development of a joint water and fuel poverty indicator in its response to the Hills Fuel Poverty Review call for evidence.
Aquamarine Power launches next-generation wave energy converter
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond MSP today unveiled the Oyster 800 from wave energy developer Aquamarine Power, the company's next-generation hydro-electric wave energy converter.
Defra launches consultation on planning process for major sewer projects
Defra has today launched a new consultation on including proposed major sewers within the existing planning process for major infrastructure projects.
NI Water commits to deliver on Freeze Thaw Recovery Plan
Northern Ireland Water has made a formal commitment to deliver on Freeze Thaw Recovery Plan following the freeze/thaw incident during the December 2010-January 2011 period.
Environment Agency calls for urgent action on drought
Action should be taken now to protect water supplies for business, agriculture, the environment and people - thereby minimising the risk of water restrictions in the future, says a new report from the Environment Agency.
Scottish Water to build £1.9M treatment works
Scottish Water is improving the natural environment of the River Tay and Loch Tay with the construction of a new £1.9million wastewater treatment works at Kenmore. The facility, along with two new pumping stations will replace the existing septic tank solution.
National Measurement System launches new UK strategy
The Government has published a new UK strategy for the National Measurement System - the collective infrastructure of national facilities, expertise, knowledge, research and legal framework for reliable, consistent and internationally recognised measurement.
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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. -
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.
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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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