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Online marketplace set to revolutionize smart technology adoption by water utilities
US-headquartered FATHOM Water Management, Inc. the largest software-as-a-service provider for water utilities, has announced the launch of the FATHOM Store, an online marketplace designed to enable simple, fast and risk-free adoption of new technologies for water utilities.
ADBA to launch best practice scheme at UK AD & Biogas
Following on from a consultation on improving standards for AD operations which closed this week, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association has announced that a Best Practice Scheme will be launched at UK AD & Biogas on 6 July.
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff buys water consultancy business
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has entered into an agreement with Schlumberger, a leading global oilfield services company, to acquire its industrial water consultancy business.
Hydro International set for £28 million takeover
The Boards of Hanover Bidco and Hydro International have jointly announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended acquisition in a deal which values Hydro at about £28 million.
Annual Performance Report - Thames Water incurs £16.4m in penalties
Thames Water has incurred £16.4 million in penalties for under-performance against two key commitments, according to its Annual Performance Report for 2015/16.
Europe: Commission calls on Austria to enact EU rules on chemical pollution of waters
The European Commission is urging Austria to enact the Directive on priority substances in the field of water policy (Directive 2013/39/EU) in their domestic law, an obligation which had to be fulfilled by 14 September 2015.
Ofwat rules against Southern Water in customer connection dispute
Ofwat has ruled against Southern Water in a dispute with a customer about the reasonableness of connection costs to a residential premises – the water company has been ordered to pay a refund plus interest.
Retail market: Pennon Group says 30k-strong Viridor customer base gives it “significant competitive advantage”
Pennon Water Group Services Ltd has submitted an application to Ofwat for a water supply and sewerage licence ahead of the opening of the non-household English market to competition in April 2017. The group believes it can take a top five position in the retail market.
Tesco redefines water procurement best practice ahead of retail market opening
In preparation for English market opening, Tesco commissioned independent water specialists Waterscan to look at how it could optimise current supply agreements in Scotland, where retail competition already exists.
IPA updates Government Routemap for improving delivery of major infrastructure projects
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), which provides expert support for the government’s major economic projects, has launched new content for the Project Initiation Routemap for improving project delivery.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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
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