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World Water Day: a timely reminder for global resilience challenges
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, David Smith, Chief Strategy Officer for MWH Global, calls for countries and populations to do more to improve water resilience because of the huge impact it has on access to clean water, global health, jobs, economies and societies.
Report warns new coal power plants plans risk serious global water depletion
The world’s rapidly dwindling freshwater resources could be further depleted if plans for hundreds of new coal power plants worldwide go ahead, threatening severe drought and competition, according to a new Greenpeace International report.
UN World Water Development Report 2016 report to focus on water and jobs
The theme of this year’s United Nations World Water Development Report 2016 to be launched in Geneva on World Water Day is Water and Jobs.
Ofwat says water companies must publish wholesale access charges by October 2016
Ofwat has said that the water companies must publish their indicative wholesale access charges for 2017-18 by October 2016 to facilitate a level playing field in the non-household retail market before it opens in 2017.
Budget: Chancellor announces £700m increase in flood defence spend
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne MP has announced a £700 million increase in flood defence spend in today’s Budget speech to be financed by an increase in the standard rate of Insurance Premium Tax.
AD industry calls for £25m R & I funding from government to boost exports
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver his budget statement this morning, the anaerobic digestion industry is calling for him to recognise the global opportunity for UK companies and researchers in biogas, digestate and bioproducts.
South West Water names contractors for Plymouth’s new £60m WTW
South West Water has announced the major contractors who will be designing and building a new £60 million water treatment works to serve Plymouth and the surrounding area.
New report says water companies’ failures are delaying housing growth
A new report from the Housing & Finance Institute is warning that sluggish connections to water and sewerage infrastructure are slowing up the rate of housebuilding in the UK - and is calling for Ofwat and Ofgem to be merged to drive up delivery standards and better performance.
Totex and AMP6 – industry survey reveals gap between perception and reality
The first Waterbriefing survey on how Totex is operating in AMP6 has revealed a significant gap between perception and reality amongst a wide range of stakeholders in the UK water sector.
Bridging the Totex gap – survey shows suppliers see opportunities for improved performance
Elaine Coles, Managing Editor of Waterbriefing, discusses the results of the first of Waterbriefing’s keynote surveys on how Totex is operating in AMP6 in more detail – the survey has revealed a significant gap between perception and reality amongst a wide range of stakeholders in the UK 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
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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