NI Water regulator sets out scope of inquiry
The Northern Ireland Utility Regulator has set out the terms of reference for its investigation into Northern Ireland Water’s performance during the recent water supply failures in Northern Ireland.
Mouchel rejects revised Costain offer
The Board of Mouchel has rejected the revised share offer made by Costain.
Northern Ireland Water chief resigns
The Board of Northern Ireland Water has announced that the company’s Chief Executive, Laurence MacKenzie, on his own initiative, has tendered his resignation.
Bristol Water reservoir levels fall again
Bristol Water has reported that its reservoir levels have again dropped back by 1% to 51% full on average -this time last year they were 96% full on average.
Southern Water construction site judged one of best in country
The site of a £300 million scheme to bring cleaner seas to Sussex has been rated as one of the best in the country. Southern Water’s scheme to build a new wastewater treatment works at Lower Hoddern Farm, Peacehaven, scored 37.5 out of 40 when it was independently assessed by the Considerate Constructor Scheme (CCS) at the start of November.
Yorkshire Water sewer network upgrades continue
Yorkshire Water is continuing with its £120 million programme of work to upgrade its sewer network and treatment works to help further reduce the risk of flooding to hundreds of properties across the region.
Work restarts on £21M United Utilities cleaning programme
A £21 million programme to give Wirral's largest water pipes a deep clean is due to restart this week.
Thames Water starts work on £2.5M mains replacement scheme
Thames Water is starting work this month on a £2.5million scheme to replace 4.3 miles (6.9km) of worn-out Victorian water mains in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
NI water regulator calls for meeting to discuss water chaos
The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation has asked for a meeting with NI Water this week to discuss the company’s performance.
Costain pursues hostile takeover bid for Mouchel
Costain Group PLC confirmed this morning that it is pursuing its hostile takeover bid for Mouchel. Costain Group PLC confirmed this morning that it is pursuing its hostile takeover bid for Mouchel.
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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
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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