London's water leaks hit all-time low
Following the replacement of 1,400 miles of worn-out Victorian pipes in London, leakage is now at the lowest level in Thames Water’s history, at 600m litres per day across its 20,000-mile network of mains.
Troubled Mouchel sells gas pipeline business to Mott MacDonald
Troubled consultancy Mouchel has sold yet another business - engineering, management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald has announced that it has acquired Mouchel Energy Ltd.
Construction sector - Government must act on latest alarming stats
The construction sector is calling for Government action to stimulate growth in the face of what it describes as "alarming" construction order figures.
Thames Water under fire at stormy sewer meeting
Thames Water came under fire last week at a stormy meeting to discuss the location of the giant sewer construction site in Fulham.
Government consults on revocation of Regional Spatial Strategies
The Government has launched a series of separate consutations on the environmental assessments conducted on the proposed revocation of Regional Spatial Strategies.
Government proposals to stimulate renewables infrastructure investment
Proposals to support renewable electricity and intended to bring forward “a surge of investment” in the UK’s energy infrastructure were published by the Government today.
Membrane bio reactor for Cumbrian sewage works delivers major water quality improvements
United Utilities has installed a membrane bio reactor for the first time at a Cumbrian sewage works which is significantly improving water quality in a tiny village beck.
Bristol Water starts work on latest phase of resilience scheme
Bristol Water is starting work on the first section of the Harry Stoke to Clifton part of the £22 million Bristol Resilience Scheme which is due for completion in the spring of 2013.
New report looks at impact of climate change on global migration
A new international report, published today by Foresight, reveals that the major challenges associated with migration and environmental change have been underestimated.
By focusing solely on those that might leave vulnerable areas, the report says there is a risk of neglecting both the people who will be ‘trapped’ and those that will actually move towards danger.
South West Water launches new business services
South West Water has this week launched a new range of tailored water, sewerage and environmental services for the region's business community.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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