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Leading institution calls for real value of UK waste to be unlocked
The latest State of the Nation report from the Institution of Civil Engineers is calling for a new approach to waste and resource management in the UK.
Galliford Try trading update – AMP5 projects coming on stream
Galliford Try plc, the housebuilding and construction group, has published its latest update on trading for the half year ended 31 December 2010. Highlights include AMP5 projects in the water sector starting to come on-stream.
Farms fined for slurry pollution
Two farms have been fined thousands of pounds this week for two separate slurry pollution incidents.
Welsh Water out to tender with £170M civil engineering contract
Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water (DCC) has gone out to tender with a major civil engineering works framework £170M contract.
280-strong team to identify Thames Water leaks
Thames Water is using a 280-strong team to identify invisible underground water leaks this winter before they escalate into big bursts above ground.
NI Water regulator sets out scope of inquiry
The Northern Ireland Utility Regulator has set out the terms of reference for its investigation into Northern Ireland Water’s performance during the recent water supply failures in Northern Ireland.
Mouchel rejects revised Costain offer
The Board of Mouchel has rejected the revised share offer made by Costain.
Westminster Council shortlisted for NJUG award
Westminster City Council have recently been shortlisted for an award by the National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) for their use of intelligent trench technology which captures information about street works and all underground utilities exposed.
Northern Ireland Water chief resigns
The Board of Northern Ireland Water has announced that the company’s Chief Executive, Laurence MacKenzie, on his own initiative, has tendered his resignation.
Bristol Water reservoir levels fall again
Bristol Water has reported that its reservoir levels have again dropped back by 1% to 51% full on average -this time last year they were 96% full on average.
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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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