European Commission approves UK regional aid map 2014-2020
The European Commission has approved the UK's map for granting state aid between 2014 and 2020.
Scottish market breakthrough for United Utilities
United Utilities has moved rapidly to become Scotland’s second largest water retailer in just twelve months.
Yorkshire Water develops environmental profit and loss account
Yorkshire Water has become the first-ever UK water company to develop an environmental profit and loss account (EP&L) to help integrate sustainability into its core business strategy.
Costain event confirms collaboration key to supply chain success
Costain’s recent annual Supply Chain Management Conference has re-affirmed its view that a company’s success relies on the effectiveness of its supply chain, whether in promoting collaboration and technical innovation or by improving customer satisfaction.
Bristol Water pre-empts Ofwat competition investigation
Bristol Water has moved in advance of the outcome of an investigation by water industry regulator Ofwat into concerns about the utility’s anti-competitive behaviour against self-lay organisations.
United Utilities brings forward £40m of AMP6 investment
United Utilities has accelerated its capital investment programme with a £49m increase to £836m in 2013/14, and initiated around £40m of transitional investment to aid a smoother and more effective start to AMP6, according to its latest financial results for 2013/14 published this morning.
Costain brings in new skills and people for water sector
Costain has developed new skills and brought in key new people to meet the changing needs of its water sector customers.
South West Water starts work on £2m flood alleviation scheme
Work starts this month on a major flood alleviation scheme in Colebrook, near Plympton where up to 47 homes have suffered from flooding from watercourses, sewers and surface water.
Severn Trent Water plans £15m network upgrade for Stafford
Severn Trent Water is to invest £15million in upgrading both its water and wastewater networks in Stafford.
Northumbrian Water starts work on £1.6M flood protection scheme
Northumbrian Water is starting work next week on its £1.6 million scheme to reduce the risk of flooding to 20 homes in Jarrow.
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Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
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.
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- Thames Water reaches recapitalisation agreement with Class B Creditors - but "no certainty Class B Terms will ultimately be implemented"
- Wessex Water increases water sampling in Christchurch Harbour after reports of high E.coli levels
- Environment Agency completes major flood defence upgrade at Keyhaven ahead of winter
- RAPID agrees Thames Water request to delay Teddington Direct River Abstraction gate four submission
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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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- NI Water starts procurement process for £12.3 billion Integrated Partnerships Framework contract
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