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Wednesday, 14 March 2012 09:24

UK looks to Israel for new water technology

The Israeli Trade and Economic Office last week brought to the UK a delegation of Israeli water companies to present to the UK their latest technologies within the sector.

 

The Environment Agency has called for the upcoming AMP6 price review round for water company business plans to include better interconnectivity between the utilities.

Dr Paul Leinster, Chief Executive at the Environment Agency has said that the UK's current approach of using one level of treatment meant that water treated to drinking water standards was being used for purposes that it is not required for.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Richard Benyon has said that he “remains sceptical” on the cost of Thames Water’s proposed Thames Tunnel supersewer and that he could not possibly say that these would definitely be pegged at the current estimated level of £4.1 billion.

Former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev has called for urgent action on the global water crisis at the opening of the World Water Forum in Marseilles.

The water companies have described current UK water use as unsustainable in the face of ongoing drought conditions.

Businesses impacted by rising energy prices will have the opportunity to provide information and data that will shape a £250 million Government scheme aimed at alleviating their electricity bills.

 

 

Tuesday, 13 March 2012 13:09

Europe urged to improve water efficiency

Europe needs to redouble efforts in using water more efficiently to avoid undermining its economy, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).

 

Yorkshire Water is taking further steps to ensure that the wastewater treatment works at its Esholt site will be completely energy self- sufficient.

 

The latest economic report from the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) shows that infrastructure is bucking the trend as challenging market conditions within the construction sector continue.

 

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