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Welsh Water buys Lisvane and Llanishen reservoirs
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has confirmed that it has acquired two high profile reservoirs, Lisvane and Llanishen, in Cardiff.
Environment Agency to replace flood defence consents with flood risk permits
The Environment Agency has announced that flood defence consents will be replaced by permits for flood risk activities from 6 April 2016, pending Parliamentary approval.
Gates Foundation funds work on standards for sewage treatment plants in developing countries
The international technical services group TÜV SÜD has been awarded a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to assess facilities aimed at 1,000 to 100,000 people. The project started in November 2015 and is designed for a term of seven months.
New UK marine conservation zones announced
Twenty-three new areas along the UK coast have been announced as the latest Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) to be awarded environmental protection by the government.
World Economic Forum:water is top global risk for next decade
The World Economic Forum, meeting in Davos Switzerland this week, has identified water as the number one global risk for business and society in the coming decade.
Ofwat sets out plans for review of household water competition
Water industry regulator Ofwat has today published its draft terms of reference for reviewing the costs and benefits of providing competition for retail water services to household customers in England.
Analysts warn Ofwat's Water 2020 proposals could be 'credit negative' for water sector
Moody's Investors Service is warning that Ofwat’s proposed changes in its approach to the upcoming PR19 Price Review - Water 2020 - would, if implemented, be "credit negative" for the water sector.
IFC invests in BEWG to boost water and wastewater treatment businesses in China
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is leading a $300 million financing package for the Beijing Enterprises Water Group to support the group’s environmental water businesses and promote sustainable economic development in China.
Water firms warn government and Ofwat not to undermine investor confidence
Water UK has warned the Government and water sector regulator Ofwat not to act in ways which might undermine the confidence of investors, following the publication yesterday of a report by the Public Accounts Accounts Committee which was highly critical of Ofwat.
EU land management satellite monitoring system a key tool for decision makers
A comprehensive new satellite-based earth monitoring system providing free, full and open mapping data to boost management and protection of the environment is now available to decision makers seeking monitor vital land management activities and changes in vegetation.
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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
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