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MPs call on UK Government to ban microbeads in cosmetics
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has demanded that cosmetic companies should be banned from using plastic microbeads in bathroom products - like exfoliating scrubs, toothpaste and shaving gel - because of the marine pollution they are causing.
Future of the Natural Environment post-Brexit inquiry launched
The Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry into the future of the natural environment in the light of the EU referendum.
Ofwat: changes to regulatory reporting will see increased focus on water resources and bioresources
Ofwat is proposing changes to the regulatory accounting guidelines (RAGs) for the water companies which will see an increased focus on water resources and bioresources.
Ofwat proposals for new water charging rules put self-lay firms at risk
Ofwat’s current proposals to implement new charging rules could put Self Lay Providers’ businesses at risk, according to their trade association Fair Water Connections (FWC).
Open Water: Ofwat plans “seamless transition” for market competition in 2017
Ofwat is planning for a seamless transition for the opening of the retail market to competition in April 2017, according to the latest Open Water update.
WELTEC BIOPOWER to build 800-kW biogas plant in Colombia
WELTEC BIOPOWER Gmbh, one of the world‘s leading stainless-steel biogas plant manufacturers, will shortly start building an anaerobic digestion plant for Colombia‘s largest egg producer.
Environment Agency progresses £125m Oxford and Abingdon flood risk plans
The Environment Agency has announced further details of its work to progress with the development of a £120 million flood alleviation scheme for Oxford and two smaller schemes for Abingdon at a cost of £5 million-plus.
Infrastructure output falls 10.1% - civil engineers call on Government to act
Civil engineering contractors are calling on the Government to commit now to long term infrastructure investment in order to prevent economic decline across the UK following the publication today of the latest statistics for UK construction output.
MMB progresses work on £1.5m safety scheme at Yorkshire Water reservoir
Engineering specialists Mott MacDonald Bentley are progressing with work on a £1.5 million essential safety project which began in October last year at Yorkshire Water’s Stubden reservoir.
UK-led €1.4m carbon research has commercial potential for water sector
An EU-funded €1.4 million-plus research project into carbon nanotubes being led by Professor Michael De Volder at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing has potential commercial applications in the water sector.
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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
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