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Embracing Totex will give water firms competitive advantage
Embracing Ofwat’s Totex challenge will help water companies gain a competitive advantage, and win the trust and loyalty of consumers, according to a new report by TALIS UK.
UN/Interpol report warns eco-crime hits record $258 billion high, up 26%
A rapid response report published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and INTERPOL is warning that eco-crime has hit a record $258 billion high, outstripping the illegal trade in small arms.
New report shows world heritage icons at risk from climate change
Climate change is fast becoming one of the most significant risks for World Heritage sites, according to a new report released by UNESCO, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).
Defra updates groundwater protection obligations
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has issued updated directions to the Environment Agency on its obligations to protect groundwater.
Countdown starts to 2016 World Water Week in Stockholm
The countdown to 2016 World Water Week has begun - in August 2016, the Stockholm International Water Institute, SIWI, will host the 26th World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden.
Tideway issues £100m bonds to fund London's "super sewer'
Tideway, the new company established to construct the Thames Tideway Tunnel in London, has announced a bond issue totalling £100 million to help fund construction of the £4.2 billion supersewer.
Retail market: MOSL provides update on Assurance Group work
MOSL has provided an update on the work of the independent Open Water Assurance Group set up by Defra to inform policy advice officials provide to the Secretary of State in respect of the opening the non-household retail market for water and sewerage services in 2017.
Eastbourne Borough Council tenders £500m+ energy and sustainability joint venture
Eastbourne Borough Council has gone out tender with a contract to put an energy and sustainability joint venture in place with an estimated total value of £500 million-plus over a 30 year period.
Retail competition - Business Stream aims to grow “a sizeable foothold in England”
Scottish water retailer Business Stream is gearing up for the opening of the English market to competition in 2017, saying it is “aiming to grow a sizeable foothold in England”.
Government publishes annual resilience plans for UK’s critical infrastructure
The Cabinet Office has published the 2015 to 2016 summary of sector resilience plans setting out the current level of resilience to risks for the UK’s critical infrastructure, including water - owing to their sensitive nature, the individual plans are classified documents.
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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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- SMS expands into new markets as business grows beyond smart metering and energy infrastructure to cover water sector
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