Global cities ranked by vulnerability to extreme climate shifts in new WaterAid report
A new WaterAid research study published today reveals how the world’s 100 most populated cities are becoming increasingly exposed to floods and droughts – as governments around the world slash the aid budgets providing global health and climate security.
Severn Trent set to invest £4.3 million in Great Barrow as part of major upgrade project
Severn Trent is investing £4.3 million in Great Barrow as part of a scheme to replace ageing water pipes and provide the area with a more reliable water supply.
Wessex Water progresses work on £35 million expansion of Saltford Water Recycling Plant
Wessex Water is progressing work on its £35 million expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant which will support economic and residential growth in Bath, alongside delivering improved water quality in the River Avon.
Costain “strongly increases presence” in UK water sector in 2024 and reports "record growth" in forward work position
Costain Group has “strongly increased (its) presence” in the UK water sector in 2024, with significant growth in AMP8 programmes, according to its full year results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (FY24) published this morning.
Lead systems integration partner Amey celebrates activation of Tideway Tunnel
Amey is celebrating the full activation of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, London’s new super sewer, marking a major milestone in the city’s infrastructure that will see a cleaner and healthier River Thames.
Southern Water progresses work on £170 million Portsmouth Harbour storm overflow reduction scheme
Southern Water is progressing work on £170 million investment in a storm overflow reduction scheme to improve water quality in Portsmouth Harbour.
Northumbrian Water completes £11m investment to protect river water quality and increase sewer network capacity
Northumbrian Water has completed an £11 million project which will see water quality in a County Durham burn protected and sewerage services futureproofed.
Anglian Water completes £1.4 million project to reduce flooding in Holywell Row
Anglian Water has completed a £1.4 million project in Holywell Row helping to prevent flooding to local communities and the environment.
Southern Water seek views on updated Hampshire water recycling plans
Southern Water is inviting people in Hampshire to give feedback on the updated plans for the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project.
Severn Trent builds £15 million distribution service reservoir to boost Worcestershire water supplies
Severn Trent is building a new £15 million distribution service reservoir to boost water supplies in Worcestershire.
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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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