SEPA launches consultation on flood management framework
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) has launched a new consultation on establishing a framework for partnership working that will ultimately support the production of flood risk management plans and how flooding issues in Scotland are tackled.
New "early action" CRC metric gains Environment Agency approval
The Environment Agency has approved the Carbon Saver Standard as a Carbon Trust equivalent scheme.
AMP5 frameworks continue to filter through for Grontmij
European engineering consultancy Grontmij has been appointed to the United Utilities AMP5 Professional Engineering Consultancy Services (PECS) Framework.
Regulator approves Northern Ireland water charges
The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (NIAUR) has approved Northern Ireland Water’s proposed charges for the current year and upcoming 12-month period.
United Utilities lifts hosepipe ban
United Utilities has announced that its hosepipe ban will be lifted today.
Regulatory Policy Committee questions need for reservoir flood plans
The independent Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has questioned the Ministerial Direction introducing a new requirement that reservoir undertakers must produce on-site flood plans.
Northern Ireland flood risk planning policy under review
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced his intention to review planning policy for flood risk.
Black & Veatch extends water engineering consultancy services in Australia
Black & Veatch has extended its water engineering consultancy services in Australia with its appointment to the Technical Services Panel of Victoria’s largest regional water utility.
Northern Ireland Water fined £500 for pollution offence
NI Water Ltd was fined £500 plus £31 court costs at Newry Magistrates’ Court yesterday for making a polluting discharge to a waterway.
Thames Water launches online investment map
Thames Water has launched an online map to give an overview of its £5 billion planned work to upgrade its ageing water pipes, sewers and other facilities over the next five years.
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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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