Northumbrian Water set to start work on major £6 million investment to help reduce storm overflow spills in Newcastle
Northumbrian Water is set to begin a £6 million programme of improvements to the Ouseburn and related local watercourses earlier than originally planned, with work now expected to get underway this autumn.
Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee sets out strategy to manage flood and coastal erosion risk over next decade
The Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) has published its strategy for managing flood and coastal erosion risk over the next decade setting out a clear direction for how the Committee will work with partners and communities across the Thames region.
United Utilities welcomes £975 million investment boost to power North West growth
United Utilities has welcomed the decision by Ofwat to provisionally approve £975 million of new investment, supporting the North West's growing economy and creating 4,000 additional jobs across the supply chain.
Ofwat confirms provisional approval of £3.4 billion of further funding for 13 water companies
Ofwat has this morning confirmed provisional approval for £3.4 billion of funding for 13 water companies o improve infrastructure, support growth and improve the environment.
United Utilities - giant tunnel boring machine emerges at Knutsford after completing underground drive
A giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) has completed the first stage of its underground journey from Moor Pool to Knutsford Wastewater Treatment Works as part of United Utilities’ £48 million upgrade to the sewer network.
Completion of £4.5 million Greatham Marsh Restoration Scheme sees return of tide for first time in over 200 years
A new £4.5 million project has seen the return of the tide for the first time in over 200 years following completion of the Environment Agency’s Greatham Marsh Restoration Scheme in Hartlepool.
National Cyber Security Centre adds water sector example to Secure Connectivity Principles for Operational Technology
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) a part of GCHQ, has added a water sector example to the NCSC’s Secure Connectivity Principles for Operational Technology (OT) demonstrating how organisations can apply the Principles.
Cambridgeshire business to benefit from water efficiency drive
A major government-funded programme to tackle water efficiency across Cambridgeshire has confirmed funding for projects aimed at helping businesses reduce their water use.
Met Office issues Amber Extreme Heat warning as temperatures set to peak at 37°C in places
An Amber Extreme Heat warning has been issued by the Met Office with temperatures likely to peak around 37°C in places.
Southern Water tenders £10 million AMP8 contract for managed detection and response service
Southern Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for managed detection and response service with a total estimated value of £10 million including VAT.
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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. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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- Scottish DWQR reports drinking water quality in Scotland remains amongst best in the world – but flags up ongoing concerns
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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