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House of Commons EAC warns over Government failings on Marine Protected Areas
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has expressed its disappointment with the Government's lack of ambition on designated Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and unwillingness to provide adequate investment for the gathering of further evidence for the vulnerable areas.
Severn Trent Water awards £2m mains gas contract
Severn Trent Water has awarded a contract for the supply of mains gas worth an estimated £2 million.
Affinity Water to be put up for sale?
Affinity Water's ultimate shareholders are currently undertaking a strategic review of their investment in the water company, which may lead to the sale of some or all of their interests.
UK AD industry to call for game-changing research centre
The UK anaerobic digestion industry will set out plans for a Centre for Anaerobic Biotechnology and Bioresources Research to establish the UK as a global leader in the £1 trillion global biogas industry at the upcoming 7th annual Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association Research & Innovation Forum 2017.
Anglian Water to start £3.4m Ipswich mains replacement scheme
An Anglian Water scheme costing £3.4 million to replace and improve a large stretch of water main in the Belstead area of Ipswich is due to begin in April.
Thames Water brings in Dutch technology for £5.5m trunk scheme
Thames Water has brought Dutch technology in the shape of a massive tunnelling machine to progress work on a £5.5 million trunk scheme –the first time the machine has been used in England.
Lincolnshire sets out major plan to tackle flood risk and water resources
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership has launched a major plan to tackle flood risk and water supply for Lincolnshire.
NERC & EPSRC launch £4.2m India-UK water quality research opportunity
NERC, the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and India's Department of Science and Technology (DST) are jointly inviting proposals for a new three-year research programme to improve water quality.
Yorks Water to build new £3.5m underground reservoir for Whitby
Water supplies in Whitby will be secured for future generations when Yorkshire Water starts work this week on a large new service reservoir.
Defra tenders £325 million IT services contract
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has gone out to tender with a contract for IT services, including consulting, software development, internet and support, worth an estimated £325 million.
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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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