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Nanotechnology and the water sector - small tech, big steps
David Smith, Corporate Strategy Director at global infrastructure design and delivery company Stantec, discusses the potential developments in nanotechnology has to transform the water sector.
Environment Agency says different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next 50 years
Over the next century a different approach is needed to protect the country from flooding, the Environment Agency’s Chief Executive said in a keynote speech at the opening of the annual Flood and Coast Conference today.
White Paper calls for consistent skills policy across UK borders
Leading apprenticeship levy-paying employers from the gas, power, waste management and water industries are calling for consistency in skills policy across the four nations of the UK to cut costs and red tape.
New study finds UK rivers heavily contaminated with microplastics
The first study of its kind has found that microplastics from urban river channels are a major contributor to the pollution problem in the oceans – a site on the River Tame at Denton has shown the highest levels so far recorded anywhere in the world.
Moody’s warns pressure from Ofwat could force water cos to seek fresh equity ahead of 2019
Moody’s ratings agency is warning in a report published today that pressure from Ofwat, including possible licence changes, could force highly leveraged companies to seek fresh equity ahead of what the ratings agency expects to be a tough price review in 2019.
Scorttish Water launches consultation on plans for next 25 years
Scottish Water has launched a major six month long consultation programme which will define service and spending priorities over the next 25 years.
Ofwat calls on water sector to make urgent changes to strengthen trust and confidence
Ofwat’s chairman, Jonson Cox, has today called on the water sector to “hit refresh and offer a renewed commitment to customers”.
Interview: SW Water Operations Chief discusses network leakage, innovation and resilience
Bob Taylor, Operations Director Drinking Water Services, South West Water, UK talks about network leakage, innovation and resilience ahead of the 9th Global Leakage Summit he is chairing in London next month
Environment Agency warns 86% of river water bodies failed to reach good ecological status in 2016
The Environment Agency has warned that 86% of river water bodies in England failed to reach good ecological status in 2016 – and is calling on the water companies to do more.
Yorkshire Water: financial help with bills for low-income households rises 18% in past year
The number of low-income households in Yorkshire receiving financial help with water bills from Yorkshire Water has risen 18% per cent to more than 26,902 in the past year.
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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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