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Government to announce £multi-billion infrastructure investment intiative
The Government is due to announce a £multi-billion infrastructure investment programme aimed at kick-starting the economy later today.
Efficient water filtration is a hot topic for Sheffield Homes
Sheffield Homes, set up by Sheffield City Council in 2004, which manages the continual improvement of council homes across Sheffield, has reduced heating and maintenance costs by investing in a high efficiency filtration system from IPS for its city-wide District Heating System.
PwC say Water White Paper set to herald major changes in water sector
Leading management consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has said that the upcoming Water White Paper will herald some major changes in the water sector.
United Utilities establishes one of Lancashire's biggest sand martin colonies
A project which helped establish one of Lancashire's biggest sand martin colonies has helped United Utilities earn a reputation as one of the world's most socially responsible companies.
South West Water turns in strong financial performance
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water, has this morning announced its latest financial results for the half year ended 30 September 2011.
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS ON SHOW FROM ACWA EMIRATES
Saudi Water and Power Forum 4th - 6th December 2011 The Jeddah Hilton, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
New report says water management trails climate change on boardroom agendas
New analysis has revealed that water management is trailing climate change on the boardroom agenda, despite the fact that the majority of reported water-related risks and opportunities are recognized as near term.
Council calls Super Sewer Summit to challenge Thames Water’s ‘ludicrous’ decision
The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council has called an urgent public meeting to challenge what it describes as “Thames Water’s ‘ludicrous’ decision to dump the giant super sewer drive shaft on a residential street in Fulham.”
20% fall in profits at Atkins UK
Profits have fallen by 20% at Atkins, the UK’s largest engineering consultancy - operating profit was £24.6 million, down by 20.4% from £30.9 m in the six months ended September 2010. UK revenue also fell - down from £454.7 m for the same period last year to £420.4m.
Ofwat consults on Northumbrian Water takeover
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a consultation on the completed acquisition of Northumbrian Water Group Plc by UK Water (2011) Limited.
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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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