Veolia Water expertise called upon for Thames Water sewage works
Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies will design and build an extension to the existing Sludge Pasteurisation Plant at Thames Water’s Mogden Sewage Treatment Works.
South West Water fined £9k+ after pump failure
South West Water has been left red-faced for the second time in as many days as it was prosecuted yesterday (17 April) for polluting a stream near one of Cornwall's most popular surfing and bathing beaches.
“We are tired of being dictated to by utilities”, say business customers
In a business customer forum chaired by Ofwat, concerns were expressed about the way the market reforms proposed by the Water White Paper will be implemented.
Water company AMP6 business plan consultation: what will it look like and will it work?
The recent Ofwat business forum report which revealed how water companies have been left wanting in encouraging business customer engagement raises the question of how well they will engage with household customers on their business plans for the upcoming AMP6 2015-20 investment programme.
London Mayor expresses concerns about cost of Thames Tunnel
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has written a letter to Thames Water outlining his concern about the projected cost of the Thames Tunnel.
Major sewer projects could be classed as “Nationally Significant”
The Government has published a draft Statutory Order that would class major sewer schemes as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
UU and RSPB in partnership for water-friendly farming
United Utilities has entered an innovative new land management partnership with the RSPB aimed at integrating hill farming with habitat restoration to create more space for nature and improve drinking water quality.
Lanes scoops £216m Thames Water contract
Drainage specialist Lanes Group has been awarded a £216 million contract by Thames Water to provide waste water network services for at least three years.
Competition Commission merger decision to raise key issues for Ofwat and investors
The outcome of the Competition Commission’s current investigation due later this month on the merger between South Staffordshire Water and Cambridge Water could raise questions about the prospects for future mergers and how regulator Ofwat sets future price limits.
Costain plans water reduction targets and 20%CO2 reduction by 2014
Costain is planning to measure its baseline water consumption in 2012 to enable reduction targets to be developed in 2013. The UK engineering and construction firm is also aiming to reduce its measured carbon emissions by 20% from a 2008 baseline and to divert 90% of waste generated from landfill by 2014.
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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
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