Ministerial roundtable on water security convened by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office releases outcome statement
A statement of priority actions for improving global water security has been agreed between the UK government and attending countries and multilateral organisations following a ministerial roundtable on water security on 13 March convened by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
World Bank warns $multi-bn annual spending shortfall leaves millions worldwide without access to safe water and sanitation
The World Bank is warning that the world is experiencing an annual spending shortfall of between US$131.4 TO $140.8 billion needed to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets for universal access to safe water and sanitation.
Scottish Water trials earthworms and water fleas to treat waste water
Scottish Water is using earthworms and water fleas to treat waste water as part of an innovative international study which aims to protect and improve water resources around the world.
Global Engineering Congress in London to take urgent action on clean water and sanitation
Over 2,000 engineers and policymakers from more than 150 countries are due to meet in London shortly to agree a worldwide response to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including action on clean water and sanitation.
UNICEF water programme - DFID tenders £3m contract for monitoring & verification services
The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) has gone out to tender with a contract for monitoring and verification for UNICEF’s rural water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) worth an estimated £3 million.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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