Thames Water to produce renewable phosphate fertiliser from sewage
Phosphorus, the diminishing key ingredient in fertiliser used to grow the world's food supply, is to be extracted from sewage on a commercial basis for the first time ever on British soil.
Ofwat report highlights significant increase in water companies' pre-tax profits
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published its latest report on the financial performance and expenditure of the water companies in England and Wales for the financial year 2009-10.
Northumbrian Water starts work on sewer upgrades
Work to reduce the risk of property flooding is soon to begin in a Northumberland village.
United Utilities to start work on £3 million scheme
Work is due to begin on a major new pipeline project to ensure Widnes homes and businesses have a reliable water supply for years to come.
Pennon Group publishes Corporate Responsibility Reports
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water and Viridor Waste, has published its fourteenth Corporate Responsibility Reports at both Group and individual company level.
United Utilities trading “in line with expectations”
United Utilities Group PLC has issued an update on trading for the six months ending 30 September 2010.
Bicester's M25 for water to be extended
A six-mile long, circular water pipe that supplies 12 million litres of water a day to Bicester residents, is to be extended to boost pressure and cope with the town's future growth.
Thames Tunnel sewer costs could double
Thames Water has said this week that the cost of the Thames Tunnel super-sewer, currently the subject of a public consultation - could nearly double.
Welsh Water starts work on £7.8M water improvement scheme
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water customers served by Pen y Cefn water treatment works are set to benefit from a£7.8 million investment scheme.
Northumbrian flood protection scheme starts
Northumbrian Water is starting work this week on a new flood protection scheme for the County Durham village of Plawsworth.
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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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