EU - water scarcity and droughts a growing challenge to Member States
The European Commission has published a new Report on Member States' progress in addressing water scarcity and droughts which includes the potential for new EU legislation.
Musician backs Scotland’s World Water Forum bid
Midge Ure is backing Scotland's bid for the 2015 World Water Forum which is held every three years by the World Water Council to raise the profile of international water issues and attracts government leaders, engineers, academics and representatives of the global water industry.
Thames Water outsources £500M p.a. of procurement to Efficio
Thames Water has signed a five-year contract with procurement specialists Efficio, who from April 6 will manage up to £500m a year of its direct and indirect spend on everything from pipes and heavy machinery to office supplies.
New critical infrastructure strategy for Scotland
The Scottish Assembly has published its first-ever Critical National Infrastructure Strategy to improve the security and resilience around critical infrastructure in Scotland.
Successful prosecutions by Severn Trent Water for sewer pollution
2011 has already seen a number of successful prosecutions brought by Severn Trent Water against a number of companies for illegal discharges into the sewer network.
New £10M water source for Sussex
Southern Water’s new water source for Sussex has been officially opened by Nick Herbert MP. The £10 million project at Hardham, near Pulborough, West Sussex, has included the construction of a reservoir, a pumping station at Hardham Church Farm, and the installation of a 1.8km pipeline.
Energy market reform must consider infrastructure delivery practicalities
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) said the Government must consider the practical delivery of a new generation of low carbon energy infrastructure alongside measures to enable future investment in its response to the Electricity Market Reform consultation.
Yorkshire Water use dye-tests in bathing waters
Yorkshire Water is conducting environmentally friendly dye-tests off the coast of Runswick Bay today in a bid to build a greater understanding of how its sewer outfalls can impact on the quality of local bathing waters.
Water a key issue in Scotland's Land Use Strategy
The Scottish Government has published its first ever Land Use Strategy - identifying water as a key issue.
Government acts to protect green electricity scheme
The Government has published proposals to reduce the financial support available to larger scale solar-produced electricity as part of plans to protect financial support for homes, communities and small businesses.
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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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