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Ofwat sets demanding challenges for water companies’ PR19 business plans
Ofwat is expecting to see water companies in England and Wales meet a demanding set of challenges and high expectations in their Business Plans for the upcoming Price Review in 2019, with a particular focus on resilience.
Infrastructure sector wants more fiscal powers for cities and creation of infrastructure minister
Leading players in the infrastructure sector have today called for the next government to adopt ten new measures that will improve the delivery of UK infrastructure and boost economic productivity and growth.
House of Commons EAC warns over Government failings on Marine Protected Areas
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has expressed its disappointment with the Government's lack of ambition on designated Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and unwillingness to provide adequate investment for the gathering of further evidence for the vulnerable areas.
Severn Trent Water awards £2m mains gas contract
Severn Trent Water has awarded a contract for the supply of mains gas worth an estimated £2 million.
Affinity Water to be put up for sale?
Affinity Water's ultimate shareholders are currently undertaking a strategic review of their investment in the water company, which may lead to the sale of some or all of their interests.
UK AD industry to call for game-changing research centre
The UK anaerobic digestion industry will set out plans for a Centre for Anaerobic Biotechnology and Bioresources Research to establish the UK as a global leader in the £1 trillion global biogas industry at the upcoming 7th annual Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association Research & Innovation Forum 2017.
Anglian Water to start £3.4m Ipswich mains replacement scheme
An Anglian Water scheme costing £3.4 million to replace and improve a large stretch of water main in the Belstead area of Ipswich is due to begin in April.
Thames Water brings in Dutch technology for £5.5m trunk scheme
Thames Water has brought Dutch technology in the shape of a massive tunnelling machine to progress work on a £5.5 million trunk scheme –the first time the machine has been used in England.
Lincolnshire sets out major plan to tackle flood risk and water resources
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership has launched a major plan to tackle flood risk and water supply for Lincolnshire.
NERC & EPSRC launch £4.2m India-UK water quality research opportunity
NERC, the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and India's Department of Science and Technology (DST) are jointly inviting proposals for a new three-year research programme to improve water quality.
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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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