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Atkins appoints Richard Robinson as CEO, UK and Europe
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has appointed Richard Robinson as CEO of its UK and Europe region, responsible for leading its 10,000 strong team and operations across multiple transportation, infrastructure, building and industrial markets.
New report calls for stronger law as decline of UK species continue unabated
A new report is warning that 41% of UK species studied have declined since the 1970s and that declines continue unabated.
Northumbrian Water collaborates on innovative gel to cut root invasion in sewer pipes
Northumbrian Water is working with Durham University and a company called Intelligent Gels, to help prevent tree roots from damaging the sewer network and increasing the risk of flooding and pollution.
IPCC to publish special report on climate change and land
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is getting ready to publish an IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems later today.
Sludge treatment tech delivers major cost savings for big food & beverage manufacturers
On-site sludge treatment technology is offering big food and drink manufacturing companies the opportunity to make major cost savings, improve environmental performance and achieve significant operational benefits – and all with a payback of less than two years.
Ofwat consults on new guidance for companies’ ring-fencing obligations
The water industry regulator has launched a consultation on new guidance for companies’ ring-fencing obligations - as an example, in the future, Ofwat said it is "very unlikely that it would give consent for water companies to make a loan to their parent company."
Yorkshire Water tenders £10m specialist technical services AMP7 contract
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with a contract for a range of specialist technical services to support service delivery in maintaining key operational activities worth an estimated £10 million.
Xylem says new approach needed to create step change improvement in water system performance
Global water tech firm Xylem says that new approaches are needed to create a step change improvement in water system performance as global water challenges intensify.
Southern Water's war on leaks delivers dramatic drop in water loss
Southern Water's war on leaks is delivering a dramatic fall in the volume of water being lost - a new anti-leak taskforce has brought down the volume of water leaking from Southern Water's 14,000 km network of water pipes by 15 million litres a day since February.
New research says utilities overcharged customers by £24.1bn - Citizens Advice calls for compensation
A new research study by Citizens Advice has concluded that regulators have allowed water, energy, broadband and telephone networks to overcharge customers by £24.1 billion over the past fifteen years.
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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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