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IPA updates Government Routemap for improving delivery of major infrastructure projects
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), which provides expert support for the government’s major economic projects, has launched new content for the Project Initiation Routemap for improving project delivery.
World Bank: climate-driven water scarcity could hit economic growth by up to 6% in some regions
Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, could cost some regions up to 6 percent of their GDP, spur migration, and spark conflict, according to a new report published by the World Bank.
Met Office:El Niño drives record rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide
The rising concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide has passed a symbolic threshold early due to the fastest annual increase on record, according to the Met Office.
Sludge market:Ofwat sets out technical working group terms of reference
Ofwat has published a paper setting out the terms of reference for the sludge Technical Working Group (TWG) established to discuss detailed aspects of the main design features of the sludge market mechanism - the bioresources market could be worth up to £780 million, according to the regulator.
Ofwat consults on credit terms for competitive business retail market
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on credit arrangements between wholesalers and retailers for the new business retail market which opens for competition in April 2017.
Thames Water's operating profits rise to £742.2m
Thames Water operating profit has risen to £742.2 million – up from £675.6 million in 2014/15 according to its latest financial results for the full year ended 31 March 2016.
Dee Valley Water moves up to 4th place in Ofwat SIM rankings
Dee Valley Water has announced a positive start to AMP6 with the publication this morning of its Annual Results for the year ended 31 March 2016 - the firm has moved up to 4th place in Ofwat's SIM rankings.
Land Registry makes flood risk reports available for properties in England and Wales
The Land Registry is flagging up the ability to obtain flood risk reports on properties in England or Wales to get a percentage chance of a location flooding in any one year.
MPs warn Govt “failing to protect communities at risk of flooding”
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has published a report finding that the Government is failing to protect communities at risk of flooding.
Unique not-for-profit model brings additional £32m boost for Welsh Water customers
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, has today announced that £32 million – the equivalent to dividends paid to shareholders in other companies – will be used to deliver further benefits to customers.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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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