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Ofwat publishes abstraction incentive mechanism guidance
Ofwat has published new guidelines setting out how water companies should operate the abstraction incentive mechanism (AIM) which is due to start in reputational form from 1 April 2016.
Bournemouth Water consults on information risks
Bournemouth Water has launched a new consultation on its data quality, assurance and information presentation following a report published by the water company last year identifying weaknesses in the way it provides information.
Calderdale Council launches local Floods Commission
Calderdale Council has launched a Floods Commission in response to the unprecedented flooding on Boxing Day 2015.
New report says Europe’s ecosystems face increased threats
Europe’s ecosystems face increasing pressure to stay healthy amid rising pollution, overexploitation, urban sprawl and the effects of climate change, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Competition:Ofwat and CMA publish MoU on closer working
Ofwat has published a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) drawn up with the Competition and Markets Authority to establish an understanding on how closer collaboration between the CMA and Ofwat on competition enforcement will work in practice.
Ofwat approves water trading code for Welsh Water
Water industry regulator Ofwat has confirmed that it has approved Welsh Water Dŵr Cymru’s trading and procurement code - in PR14 Ofwat introduced water trading incentives to encourage water trading between incumbent water companies.
CCC head warns government on urgency of water abstraction reform
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC), the independent body established under the Climate Change Act to advise the UK government on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, is warning the government of the urgency for water abstraction reform.
UK Met Office signs two new German weather forecast contracts
The Met Office has signed new contracts to provide forecast services to help with the safe construction and successful commissioning of two German offshore wind farms.
Scottish Water appoints two joint ventures for £120m contract
Scottish Water has today announced the appointment of two joint ventures – the Atkins and RPS ARC jv and MWH and Mott MacDonald’s jv m2- to provide technical consultancy support in the 2015-2021 investment programme.
Suez strengthens presence in Africa with nine new water contracts
French company SUEZ has further strengthened its presence in Sub-Saharan Africa by winning several new major water management contracts in six countries for a total revenue of €56 million.
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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
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