CIWEM conference to highlight impact of climate change on water sector
Leading environmental professional body CIWEM is holding a one day conference on 17th November which will focus on the impacts of climate change and the water sector - including how Ofwat will address the issue in the upcoming price review.
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.
Ofwat approves Cambridge Water deal
Water industry regulator Ofwat has approved Alinda Capital Partners LLC, the new owners and ultimate holding company for Cambridge Water, as an appropriate entity to meet regulatory requirements.
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
£6M+ upgrade for County Durham sewage treatment works
Northumbrian Water is to spend more than six million pounds to upgrade a County Durham sewage treatment works.
No-cost solar energy for Bristol Water under Feed-In-Tariff scheme
A large-scale solar power system has been installed at Bristol Water's largest treatment works at no cost to the company under the Government's Feed-In Tariff scheme.
Regulator welcomes Northern Ireland Water winter campaign
The Utility Regulator for the water and sewerage industry in Northern Ireland has welcomed the launch of NI Water’s public information campaign, which provides advice to consumers on steps they can take to ensure a continuous water supply over the winter period.
Ofwat report highlights concerns on companies’ performance
UK water industry regulator Ofwat has reported that although the water and wastewater companies continue to deliver good levels of service to most consumers, there are still areas for concern.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
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