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Southern Water's war on leaks delivers dramatic drop in water loss
Southern Water's war on leaks is delivering a dramatic fall in the volume of water being lost - a new anti-leak taskforce has brought down the volume of water leaking from Southern Water's 14,000 km network of water pipes by 15 million litres a day since February.
New research says utilities overcharged customers by £24.1bn - Citizens Advice calls for compensation
A new research study by Citizens Advice has concluded that regulators have allowed water, energy, broadband and telephone networks to overcharge customers by £24.1 billion over the past fifteen years.
Environment Agency considers options for Calstock flood defence improvement scheme
The Environment Agency is investigating proposals to manage the risk of flooding in Calstock, Cornwall, from the River Tamar - the scheme is needed urgently.
Ofwat flags up concerns over Affinity Water's draft water resources management plan
Ofwat has flagged up concerns that Affinity Water’s revised draft water resources management plan 2019on does not provide sufficient evidence that it delivers in the best interest of customers on a range of issues.
DEFRA consults on updated UK marine strategy
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a new consultation on its updated UK marine strategy and the targets to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.
Climate change - UK needs to invest £1bn a year on flood threat and some UK towns may have to be abandoned
The Environment Agency is warning that the UK needs to spend £1 billion to tackle the growing risk of flooding due to climate change which could see some UK towns ultimately abandoned.
Nature on the brink – report warns unprecedented decline in biodiversity puts 1m species at accelerating risk of extinction
A landmark new report is warning that nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history and the rate of species extinctions is accelerating with 1,000,000 species threatened with extinction.
London Gateway Port tenders £multi-m construction project
London Gateway Port Ltd, the UK’s fastest growing deep-sea container terminal, has gone out to tender with a multi-million pound contract for the design and construction of Berth 4.
UK water sector launches initiative to create a new vision for the future
Organisations from all parts of the water sector are today joining forces to create a new, ambitious vision for the future.
CCC launches Call for Evidence on UK risks and opportunities from climate change
The Committee on Climate Change has today launched a call for evidence to identify relevant published information about the risks and opportunities facing the UK from climate change.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
- Ofwat - Water Innovation Fund launches £8m Cross-Sector Challenge to scale innovation across farming and water sector
- DEFRA publishes new guidance for funding maintenance of SuDS in new developments in England
- Incoming Chair of Environment Agency to be questioned by EFRA and Environmental Audit committees
- Lords Committee to question Environment Agency CEO on waste crime and drought preparedness
- New £5 million flood defence scheme for Severn Stoke now fully operational
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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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