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Water Expo China 2015: China's water industry is booming
China’s efforts to improve its water industry via favourable water-related polices and increased funding put in place by the Chinese government for domestic projects have proved advantageous to Water Expo China 2015.
Costain: water sector work contributes to record £3.9bn order book
Engineering solutions provider Costain has reported a record £3.9 billion order book with the publication today of its latest trading update for the year ended 31 December 2015, ahead of its full year results announcement on 2 March 2016.
Phase 2 of £14m Water of Leith flood defence contract awarded
The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded the contract for Phase 2 of the £14 million Water of Leith flood defence scheme.
Ofwat seeks to strengthen Senior Leadership team
Water sector regulator Ofwat is looking to further strengthen its Senior Leadership team via the creation of four new Senior Director roles.
NAO warns delivery of third of major government projects in doubt or unachieveable
The National Audit Office is warning that a third of major government projects due to deliver in the next five years, including infrastructure and construction, are rated as being in doubt or unachievable if action is not taken to improve delivery.
Thames Water to pay record £1m fine for polluting Grand Union Canal
Thames Water has been fined a record-breaking £1 million for polluting the Grand Union Canal - the highest ever fine for a water company in a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency.
Anglian Water starts work on £2.3m flood schemes
Anglian Water is starting work this week on two New Year schemes that will help alleviate flooding in Lowestoft which represent a combined total £2.3 million of investment.
Ongoing flood risk for Scotland - Inverness-Aberdeen rail line at risk
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is warning that the Inverness-Aberdeen rail line is at risk of flooding due to persistent rainfall since Friday.
Hydro International: technology acquisition expands water treatment capabilities
Hydro International has acquired the assets of California-based M2 Renewables Inc., expanding its range of water treatment technologies to incorporate the M2R® MicroScreen™ rotating belt screening system.
Water companies must protect finances against errors by new Market Operator
Utilities software specialists, Gentrack, have warned businesses are risking their financial futures if they fail to put systems in place to protect themselves against errors by the new water industry Market Operator when the retail market opens in April 2017.
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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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