Environment Agency uses beetles to destroy alien plant
The Environment Agency is using a colony of tiny weevils to control the problematic Azolla water weed.
New sewer pipes for Surrey and Hampshire networks
Engineers at Thames Water are starting work to replace and increase the capacity of a sewer pipe in Surrey.
Hyder update - UK utilities division continues to improve
Hyder Consulting PLC, the multi-national advisory and design consultancy, has published a trading update today in advance of its Interim Results for the six months ending 30 September 2011 which will be announced on 23 November 2011.
Thames super-sewer called into question
According to Hammersmith and Fulham Council, the case for Thames Water's 'super sewer' has been “rocked by explosive new evidence” from the expert who originally advised that the scheme should go ahead.
Welsh Water opens one of Europe’s largest AD plants
Today sees the opening of Welsh Water’s new anaerobic digestion plant at its wastewater works in Tremorfa, Cardiff.
Environment Agency plans 10% increase p.a. in abstraction charges
The Environment Agency has announced proposals to increase some abstraction licence charges by an average 10% per annum for the next three years.
Northern Ireland looks at planning interventions to aid recovery on environmental regulation
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced the establishment of two independent groups to examine measures to improve the planning system to aid economic recovery.
New sewer system for Hampshire village
Thames Water engineers will start work next month on replacing the main sewer pipe for the Hampshire village of Holybourne.
Investing in renewable energy could generate returns of over 10%
Carbon Trust Advisory analysis has found that businesses which invest in renewable energy could make average returns of 11-12%, with the potential for returns in excess of 20%.
Welsh Water fined for over-abstraction
Welsh Water has been fined £2000 plus £4000 in costs for pumping too much water out of the River Usk on 35 separate occasions.
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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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