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Nationalisation would put water sector achievements at risk, MPs warned
Parliamentarians have been warned this week about the risks involved in any move to nationalise the water industry, with investment, service improvements, environmental standards and low bills all under threat.
Environment Agency - water cos need to do more to protect the environment
A new Environment Agency report says companies need to do more to protect the environment.
100% Success for Modular RBCs
Northern Ireland Water has awarded a framework contract to wastewater treatment systems and solutions experts Jacopa for Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs) potentially worth up to £7 million.
Environment Agency considers predictive analytical techniques to optimise flood assets management
The Environment Agency has started a project to look at how predictive analytical techniques can be used to optimise asset maintenance and operations.
United Utilities to switch to all-electric fleet over next 10 years
United Utilities has announced an ambitious plan to switch its entire fleet of vehicles from diesel to home-produced energy within the next ten years.
Treasury rebuffs Parliamentary Committee request to give evidence on environmental watchdog proposals
The Treasury has rebuffed a request by the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee to appear before its inquiry into the Government’s proposal to establish a new environmental watchdog.
Blackpool Borough Council granted water and sewerage self-supply licences
Ofwat has granted retail authorisations for water and sewerage services self-supply licences to Blackpool Borough Council.
Thames Water to return £120m to customers as result of failure to tackle leakage
Thames Water has today agreed to pay £65 million back to customers as part of a package of payments and penalties worth £120 million in total.
Water UK warns over calls for water sector renationalisation
Water UK is warning that a Government-owned and operated water sector would be competing for spending with hospitals and schools and questioning whether Ministers would prioritise spending on water in those circumstances.
GMB union launches water sector nationalisation campaign with attack on chief exec pay
The GMB union has launched a campaign to renationalise the water sector with a hard-hitting attack on the salaries paid to water company chief executives.
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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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