Multi-million contract win for Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies
VWS Westgarth, a subsidiary of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (VWS), has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) for the design, supply and delivery of an Ultrafiltration system and a Sulphate Removal Package (SRP) system.
Thames Water publishes Thames Tunnel consultation report
Thames Water has published a report on its four month phase one public consultation on the proposed Thames Tunnel.
Defra sets out new plans for waterways
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today set out new plans to create one of Britain’s biggest charities to secure the future of more than 4,000 kilometres of canals and rivers in England and Wales.
Interserve Plc – no intention to make an offer for Mouchel
Following yesterday’s announcement made by Mouchel Group, Interserve Plc has confirmed that it has no intention to make an offer for Mouchel.
New international co-operation to tackle marine debris
Government representatives, major industries and leading marine researchers have come together to make a new set of commitments to tackle the widespread problem of debris in the world's seas and oceans.
WRI identifies 13 new eutrophic areas around the world
The World Resources Institute (WRI) have identified 13 new eutrophic areas following its work back in January with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) on the identification of 534 low-oxygen “dead zones” and an additional 228 sites worldwide exhibiting signs of marine eutrophication.
Tywyn celebrates £7.6M Atkins-designed coastal defences
The Atkins-designed Tywyn Coastal Defence Scheme for Gwynedd Council will be formally opened today by Jane Davidson AM, Welsh Assembly Government minister for environment, sustainability and housing.
United Utilities - supply chain sustainability initiative
Water company United Utilities has teamed up with Direct Tyre Management on a new scheme to convert old vehicle tyres into useful products.
SEPA launch new floodline direct warning service
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has launched a new state-of-the-art service which will provide the earliest possible warning for Scots living in communities threatened by river or coastal flooding.
Europe's water information system updated
The European Environment Agency (EEA) and partners have developed a new and improved version of the web portal Water Information System for Europe (WISE).
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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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