Sewage-powered robot launched
A robot which is powered by human waste from Saltford sewage treatment works has been unveiled by Wessex Water.
South West Water profit up 10%
South West Water has seen its profit before tax climb 10 per cent to £83.8 million as its parent company Pennon Group announces its results for the first half of financial year 2012/13.
Floods crisis: Government indecision and delay “must stop now”, warn experts
As Britain is gripped by a floods crisis, drainage experts are warning that Government indecision and inertia is seriously delaying vital work to protect thousands of homes and properties in the UK. Alex Stephenson, Director of Hydro International’s Stormwater division and Chair of the British Water Focus group for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) looks at the implications.
Floods highlight need for urgent climate action, says FOE
A director from Friends of the Earth has said that the recent devastating floods are a “wake-up call” for Britain to take action on climate change and reduce emissions.
Insurers warn floods are biggest climate change risk for UK
The Association of British Insurers has described flooding as the biggest climate change risk now facing the UK.
Companies reject Ofwat’s licence changes
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water industry, has confirmed that many water companies have been unable to accept Ofwat’s controversial proposals for licence modifications.
Bluewater Bio wins Cleantech Connect ‘One to Watch’ Award
Bluewater Bio International, the provider of innovative high-performance, cost-effective water and wastewater treatment technologies, has been awarded ‘One to Watch’ at this year’s Annual Cleantech Connect awards, which celebrate Europe’s fastest growing Cleantech companies.
NI Water plans £8m environmental improvement scheme
The Glen Water & Northern Ireland Water Project Team has briefed council officials on an £8 million scheme to restore on-site lagoons back to grassland at Ballynacor treatment works.
Scottish Government consults on improving water environment
The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation on proposals for improving the water environment in Scotland.
UN Report says world on brink of climate catastrophe
Governments are falling far short of their commitment to keep global average temperature rise below the accepted 2°C goal, putting the world on the brink of climate catastrophe.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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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