URS triumphs in Scott Wilson takeover battle
CH2M HILL has pulled out of the battle with rival URS for engineering consultancy Scott Wilson.
Scottish Water fined for Irvine bathing water sewage spill
A sewage spill which contributed to the 2009 failure of Irvine Beach's bathing water has resulted in a £6,000 fine for Scottish Water.
Yorkshire Water says Floods Act is a “missed opportunity"
In the anniversary week of the 2007 floods, Yorkshire Water is calling on the Government to give water companies a greater role in surface water management.
MITIE Group acquires Dalkia’s Irish Facilities Management business
MITIE Group PLC Group has acquired the integrated Facilities Management (FM) business of Dalkia in Ireland.
Northumbrian Water starts work on Wideopen sewer scheme
Northumbrian Water has started work on a five-month improvement scheme in the Wideopen area in North Tyneside to reduce the risk of flooding to homes.
Scott Wilson recommends acceptance of URS cash offer
The Board of Scott Wilson Group plc is recommending shareholders to accept a cash offer by Universe Bidco Limited - a wholly owned subsidiary of URS Corporation.
South East Water starts work on new schemes
South East Water (SEW) is carrying out a £1.6 million improvement scheme in Sussex to protect water quality.
United Utilities applies for drought permit
With no rain in sight and reservoir levels continuing to fall, United Utilities has stepped up its drought action plan and applied to the Environment Agency for a drought permit.
Thames Water update on water resources for London and Thames Valley
Following media reports on below-average rainfall and possible hosepipe restrictions in the northwest of England, Thames Water said it is continuing to monitor water availability.
Northern Ireland Water opens £13.5m Enniskillen Wastewater Treatment Works
Northern Ireland Water has officially opened its award winning £13.5m Wastewater Treatment Works in Enniskillen.
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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
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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