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Commons Committee warns heat-related deaths set to treble by 2050 unless Govt acts
A House of Commons Parliamentary Committee is warning that heat-related deaths are set to treble by 2050 and that the higher temperatures which caused 2000+ deaths in 2003 will be the summer norm by the 2040s.
Government FIT proposals – uncertain future for energy from small-scale hydro and Anaerobic Digestion?
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has launched a new consultation on the proposed closure of the Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) Scheme, the Government’s subsidy scheme for generation of renewable electricity from small-scale low-carbon installations – which could see an uncertain future for small scale schemes including hydro and Anaerobic Digestion, without ongoing Government support.
Nationalisation would put water sector achievements at risk, MPs warned
Parliamentarians have been warned this week about the risks involved in any move to nationalise the water industry, with investment, service improvements, environmental standards and low bills all under threat.
Environment Agency - water cos need to do more to protect the environment
A new Environment Agency report says companies need to do more to protect the environment.
100% Success for Modular RBCs
Northern Ireland Water has awarded a framework contract to wastewater treatment systems and solutions experts Jacopa for Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs) potentially worth up to £7 million.
Environment Agency considers predictive analytical techniques to optimise flood assets management
The Environment Agency has started a project to look at how predictive analytical techniques can be used to optimise asset maintenance and operations.
United Utilities to switch to all-electric fleet over next 10 years
United Utilities has announced an ambitious plan to switch its entire fleet of vehicles from diesel to home-produced energy within the next ten years.
Treasury rebuffs Parliamentary Committee request to give evidence on environmental watchdog proposals
The Treasury has rebuffed a request by the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee to appear before its inquiry into the Government’s proposal to establish a new environmental watchdog.
Blackpool Borough Council granted water and sewerage self-supply licences
Ofwat has granted retail authorisations for water and sewerage services self-supply licences to Blackpool Borough Council.
Thames Water to return £120m to customers as result of failure to tackle leakage
Thames Water has today agreed to pay £65 million back to customers as part of a package of payments and penalties worth £120 million in total.
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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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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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