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Leading associations launch survey on UK water sector challenges
The three leading UK water sector trade organisations are collectively seeking views on what are seen to be the biggest challenges facing the water sector.
Europe set for rise in water-related technological innovations
The next few years could see a flood of water-related technological innovation coming out of Europe, according to EIP Water – the European Innovation Partnership established under the European Union's Innovation Union initiative.
House of Lords succeeds with flood amendment to Housing and Planning Bill
The House of Lords last night succeeded in making an amendment to the Housing and Planning Bill onSustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) following its rejection in the House of Commons on Tuesday 3rd May.
Water UK urge MPs to back amendment on flooding in Housing and Planning Bill
The water companies are urging MPs to include a crucial amendment on added to the Housing and Planning Bill in the House of Lords which will help ensure essential flood prevention measures are put in place at new housing developments.
Ofwat: framework for retail market must apply to both large and small companies
Ofwat has said it is important that the same regulatory framework in the new retail market should apply to all appointed companies, including small companies, "otherwise the market arrangements will not work effectively for customers and other market participants."
NI Water seeks expert advice on economic regulatory issues
Northern Ireland Water is looking for experts to advise on economic regulatory matters throughout the PC15 price control process for the six-year period from 2015-16 to 2020-21 and to assist with aspects of the upcoming PC21 Business Plan.
Developer services – performance levels continue to rise
Overall levels of service performance by water companies for the provision of developer services are continuing to rise, according to the latest set of figures from industry body Water UK for the Quarter 4 (January-March) 2015/16 period.
Thames Water awards £380m Technology and Transformation Alliance contract
Thames Water has set up a new Technology and Transformation Alliance to deliver its technology services and projects into the future.
European Commission refers Germany to EU Court over nitrate pollution in water
The European Commission is referring Germany to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to take stronger measures to combat water pollution caused by nitrates.
Morpeth bypasses flood risk with Graf UK’s EcoBloc Flex
In a bid to eliminate flood risk and to provide an effective, controlled rainwater drainage solution, water management specialist Graf UK has installed a 620m3 EcoBloc Flex stormwater tank at a new 13-mile bypass in Morpeth, Northumberland.
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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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