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Ofwat to set rules for water company charges schemes
Ofwat has announced details of changes to charges schemes for the water companies which will apply from 2016-17 – moving from an approval process to a rules-based approach to regulating the schemes.
Ofwat sets out arrangements for working with CMA on mergers
Ofwat has published a statement of intent setting out the working arrangements between itself and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in relation to the review of mergers involving water companies in England and Wales.
Arup raises key issues for global water challenges
Arup has updated its Drivers of Change Water cards, first published in 2009, to reflect the key trends and issues now shaping the future of water globally.
CMA publishes new guidance on water mergers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published final guidance on its new approach for assessing water mergers.
Crown Estate appoints new Director of Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure
The Crown Estate has announced the appointment of Huub den Rooijen as Director of Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure.
Quantum technologies could offer commercial potential for water sector
A new roadmap for quantum technologies setting out how UK businesses can lead the world in multi-billion pound industries over the next 25 years has flagged up potential applications in the water sector.
WWF warns Mekong mega-dams threaten critically endangered dolphins
Leading environmental organisation WWF is warning that the future of the critically endangered Mekong River Irrawaddy Dolphin is threatened by the 11 proposed hydropower dams along the Mekong.
KPMG warns SMEs need to address cyber security or risk losing work
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) risk being disqualified from bidding for work because of the lack of importance they are placing on looking after their valuable client data, according to a survey of procurement managers by KPMG.
Kenya tackles future water gap with 2030 Water Resources Group
The Kenya 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG) Partnership has been launched at a high level roundtable which brought together senior members of Kenya’s government, private sector and civil society to discuss solutions to bridging the gap between the country’s future water demand and supply.
Government creates new infrastructure and major projects body
The Government has today announced that Infrastructure UK (IUK) and the Major Projects Authority (MPA) are to merge, saying it will bring the Government’s expertise, knowledge and skills at managing and delivering major economic projects under one roof for the first time.
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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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