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Stantec completes Phase 2 of South West Water’s Asset Improvement Programme
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering services, has completed Phase 2 of South West Water’s Asset Improvement Programme to update the company’s asset register.
Energy Bills Discount Scheme for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries referred to Competition & Markets Authority
The Energy Bills Discount Scheme for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (EBDS-ETII ), which includes the water and wastewater sector, has been referred to the Subsidy Advice Unit of the Competition and Markets Authority.
Thames Water awards £63m AMP7/8 contract for business process outsourcing customer services
Thames Water has awarded an AMP7/8 contract for business process outsourcing customer services with an estimated potential value of up to £63 million.
Ofwat confirms final decision to increase totex funding for Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Winter Storage Reservoir from £123.6m to £339m
Ofwat has published its final decision confirming that it will allow an increase in totex funding for Portsmouth Water's Havant Thicket Storage Reservoir to £339 million from the £123.6 million first outlined at PR19.
Uisce Éireann completes multi million euro upgrade to Blessington Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann working in partnership with Wicklow County Council has completed a major upgrade to the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Blessington, one of the largest towns in West Wicklow.
CCW warns water bill rises will bring more uncertainty to struggling households
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) is warning that the largest rise in the average household water and sewerage bill for almost 20 years could prove a tipping point for the one in five customers already struggling to pay.
Severn Trent transforming wastewater management in industry first trial using AI
Severn Trent is creating artificial intelligence (AI) as part of an industry first trial, that will use technology to predict weather conditions, forecast maintenance, and control waste flow to better manage its network.
House of Commons Committee “surprised and disappointed” as government rejects key plastic waste recommendations
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has expressed surprise and disappointment after the government disagreed with key recommendations in its report on dealing with the growing problem of plastic waste.
Wokingham Borough Council tenders £350,000 2023 drainage works contract
Wokingham Borough Council has gone out to tender with a contract for drainage works worth an estimated £350,000.
Affinity Water to ramp up investment in solar energy at a further 28 sites
Affinity Water is planning to construct more solar arrays up to a further 28 sites during Phase 2 of its Solar energy efficiency programme.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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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