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London Flood Review launched to examine capital’s future resilience following summer flash flooding
An independent review which has been commissioned by Thames Water to examine the flash flooding that affected many parts of the capital in July 2021 has launched.
Environment Agency further strengthens flood resilience in Great River Ouse catchment in 2021
The Environment Agency has outlined the work it has undertaken in around £30 million worth of investments in flood defence schemes, repairs and improvements to the thousands of flood risk assets in the Great River Ouse catchment.
Excess Covid-19 bad debt costs - Ofwat proposes small temporary increase to business retail price caps
Ofwat is today proposing a small and temporary increase to the price caps in the business retail market - the temporary increase is intended to allow retailers to share some of the unexpected costs associated with bad debt that have arisen following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coventry City Council tenders £1.5m CCTV contract to survey drainage systems, culverts and pipes
Coventry City Council has gone out to tender with a contract for CCTV services to survey drainage systems, culverts and pipes worth an estimated £1.5 million.
United Utilities seeks supply chain input ahead of tendering £80m security enhancement framework
United Utilities is inviting interested suppliers to provide information about their company capabilities and expertise ahead of going out to tender in 2022 with a framework contract for security enhancement of its physical assets.
Irish Water progresses work on National Leakage Reduction Programme
Irish Water, working in partnership with Clare County Council, is starting work today to replace almost 1850m of problematic water mains in Tullabrack/Gower as part of the utility's National Leakage Reduction Programme.
Anglian Water to embark on river restoration programme as part of £300m fast-tracked funding
Anglian Water has outlined plans for a programme of river restoration schemes which will begin this Autumn at selected locations across the East of England.
Government accepts NIC recommendations to implement resilience standards and testing for critical national infrastructure
The Government has accepted the National Infrastructure Commission recommendation to implement resilience standards for infrastructure operators and stress testing against the standards, subject to the outcome of the current National Resilience Strategy call for evidence.
Illegal sewage effluent discharge costs Yorkshire Water £186,000 in Court
The Environment Agency has prosecuted Yorkshire Water for illegally discharging sewage effluent into the Potter Carr Nature Reserve.
United Utilities tenders £20m AMP7 mechanical on-site services and off-site fabrication framework
United Utilities has gone out to tender with a framework contract for mechanical on-site services and off-site fabrication worth an estimated £20 million.
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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
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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