Environment Agency supports Thames Tunnel
The Environment Agency has added its voice to Government’s support for the Thames Tunnel project, following a statement to Parliament by Defra minister Richard Benyon.
Cost of Thames Tunnel to rise by £500 million
Environment Minister Richard Benyon confirmed in the House of Commons yesterday that the projected cost of Thames Water's ‘super-sewer’ tunnel has risen from £3.6 billion to £4.1 billion. This morning the company has just announced the revised routes for the tunnel and the start of a new consultation phase.
European Bank to provide £400M to United Utilities for climate change and energy projects
The European Investment Bank has agreed to support investment by United Utilities that will improve water supply and wastewater management with a £400 million loan.
RSPB calls for Thames Tunnel now
Leading conservation organisation the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has issued a statement expressing its support for Thames Water's proposals for a new Thames Tunnel.
Devastating sewage spill destroys 7 miles of river Thames life
The Environment Agency has confirmed that river life along a seven mile stretch of a tributary of the River Thames has been wiped out following a devastating raw sewage spill.
Thames Water – Selborne report fails to offer credible alternative to tunnel
Thames Water said this evening that the report by Lord Selborne’s Thames Tunnel Commission fails to provide a viable, economic or timely alternative to tackle the annual 39 million tonnes of untreated sewage that overflows into the River Thames from London’s Victorian sewers..
Thames Tunnel Commission calls for major review of super-sewer scheme
The Thames Tunnel Commission set up to inquire into Thames Water’s plans to build a £3.6bn ‘super sewer’ has concluded that the project should be significantly scaled down in its final report and is calling on the Government to review the scheme.
United Utilities fined £32K+ for licence breaches
United Utilities has been prosecuted by the Environment Agency for four offences of failing to comply with the requirements of an abstraction licence.
Council report will attack Thames Water plans for £3.6bn super-sewer
Thames Water’s plans for a £3.6 billion “super-sewer” look set to come under heavy criticism in a new report due to be published later today.
South East Water publishes sustainability report
South East Water has published its 2010/11 Environmental and Social Achievements Report, which outlines how the business is working towards achieving sustainability in all its water supply operations across Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey
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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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