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Environment Agency sets out new flood defence plan for York
The Environment Agency has announced a new five-year plan to better protect York against flooding - the options are based on the Agency's ambition to achieve a consistent standard of flood protection across the city.
Climate change: new report calls for increased investment in energy efficiency programmes
A new report from the Carbon Trust says investment to create demand for energy efficiency and reduce project risks in emerging economies will be critical to mobilising the scale of energy efficiency capital required to meet climate change targets.
Flood defences – Environment Agency says Thames Valley is "winter ready"
The Environment Agency says that the Thames Valley is now “winter ready” for the increasing likelihood of severe weather causing disruption to homes, businesses and communities during the winter months.
Monopoly suppliers for developers and large users - Ofwat to investigate NAV market
Water industry regulator Ofwat has issued an invitation to tender for consultants to assist it in investigating how the market for New Appointments and Variations (NAVs) is working.
Launch of World Biogas Association - biogas set to become £1trn industry?
The World Biogas Association (WBA) has been launched at the United Nations Convention on Climate Change taking place this week at Marrakesh, Morocco - according to ADBA, the biogas sector could become a £1 trillion industry.
New research study reveals costly $14bn water risk to business
A new study published at the UN climate conference currently taking place in Marrakesh reveals that growing water risks are having a significant impact on businesses worldwide and are also threatening emissions reduction plans.
Vancouver mulls $300m to $800m flood resilience options
Vancouver is currently considering a number of options to strengthen the resilience of the city’s flood defences ranging between $300 million to $800 million.
Defra announces Cumbria flood competition winners
The top prize in a competition to find innovative ways to tackle flooding focusing on the Eden catchment in Cumbria has been awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates and Lancaster University.
Retail market opening: Ofwat consults on Market Arrangements Code
Ofwat has launched a new consultsation on the Market Arrangements Code which forms part of the legal and regulatory framework being put in place to facilitate the new business retail market in England which opens in April 2017.
Environment Agency progresses £3m Rugeley flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has provided an update on how plans to build a £3 million flood defence scheme in Rugeley, Staffordshire are progressing.
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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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- SMS expands into new markets as business grows beyond smart metering and energy infrastructure to cover water sector
- Government says securing long-term future of England’s water sector relies on continued private sector investment
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