Ofwat consults on new supplier appointment at Kennet Island Phase 7
Ofwat is consulting on a proposal to grant SSE Water a variation to its appointment to enable it to provide water and sewerage services to a site called Kennet Island Phase 7, in Reading.
Severn Trent to hold public exhibition for wind turbine plan
People living in and around the Curborough area of Lichfield will have the opportunity to meet with Severn Trent’s project consultancy team to discuss proposals for the erection of a single wind turbine.
Strong performance with profits up at Interserve
Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has today announced a strong performance and headline profits up 10% with the publication of its half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2011.
Tender prices show rising trend at start to 2011
Tender prices continue on an upward trend, with a rise of 0.9 per cent in Q1 2011 compared to the previous quarter according to the latest UK construction Tender Price Index compiled by BCIS.
More Government action needed on green economy
WWF has welcomed the publication on Friday of the UK Government’s vision and framework for a green economy, but called for greater urgency and action to shift the UK economy onto a more sustainable path.
Environment Agency sets out Top 10 alien species list
The Environment Agency has published its list of the Top 10 non native invasive species which are spreading throughout UK waters and threatening native wildlife species.
Water companies target zebra mussel infestation
Thames Water and Anglian Water are running a six-month trial of fat-coated “BioBullet” pellets in their ongoing fight against zebra mussels.
Tight timetable for sewers transfer appeals
The publication yesterday of Ofwat's appeals process for the transfer of private sewers means the regulator is working to a very tight timetable – which in some circumstances could be to the detriment of vulnerable customers.
Ofwat issues final guidance on sewers transfer appeal process
Water regulator Ofwat has issued final guidance on the appeals process concerning the upcoming transfer of private sewers, lateral drains and pumping stations in England and Wales.
Environment Agency starts work to protect wildlife from flooding
The Environment Agency is starting work at RSPB Minsmere this month to continue protection from flooding to internationally important flora and fauna, including bitterns, avocets and marsh sow-thistle.
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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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