Anglian Water sets out plans to upgrade faulty pumping station
Anglian Water has set out plans to upgrade a faulty pumping system on a single vacuum pumping station built by developers and subsequently adopted by Anglian Water.
Restoring Confidence in NI Water
A conference will be held in Northern Ireland next month to consider the lessons learned and the way forward from the unprecedented 2010 Freeze/Thaw incident that dominated national news for days over the Christmas period and led to the resignation of the Northern Ireland Water Chief Executive Officer.
Multi-million contract win for Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies
VWS Westgarth, a subsidiary of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (VWS), has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) for the design, supply and delivery of an Ultrafiltration system and a Sulphate Removal Package (SRP) system.
Thames Water publishes Thames Tunnel consultation report
Thames Water has published a report on its four month phase one public consultation on the proposed Thames Tunnel.
Interserve Plc – no intention to make an offer for Mouchel
Following yesterday’s announcement made by Mouchel Group, Interserve Plc has confirmed that it has no intention to make an offer for Mouchel.
United Utilities - supply chain sustainability initiative
Water company United Utilities has teamed up with Direct Tyre Management on a new scheme to convert old vehicle tyres into useful products.
Thames Water outsources £500M p.a. of procurement to Efficio
Thames Water has signed a five-year contract with procurement specialists Efficio, who from April 6 will manage up to £500m a year of its direct and indirect spend on everything from pipes and heavy machinery to office supplies.
New £10M water source for Sussex
Southern Water’s new water source for Sussex has been officially opened by Nick Herbert MP. The £10 million project at Hardham, near Pulborough, West Sussex, has included the construction of a reservoir, a pumping station at Hardham Church Farm, and the installation of a 1.8km pipeline.
Yorkshire Water use dye-tests in bathing waters
Yorkshire Water is conducting environmentally friendly dye-tests off the coast of Runswick Bay today in a bid to build a greater understanding of how its sewer outfalls can impact on the quality of local bathing waters.
Costain results – strong performance, profits up and acquisitions in the pipeline
Engineering and construction business Costain has announced a strong performance, a significant increase in profit before tax, a robust order book and further potential acquisitions in the pipeline with the publication of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2010.
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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. -
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.
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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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