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Irish Water sets out €1.77bn capital investment plan for 2014-16
Irish Water is planning to invest €1.77 billion between now and 2016 to deliver urgently required improvements to water services throughout Ireland.
VBA joint venture wins £36M coastal defence scheme
VBA Joint Venture Ltd has won the contract for the £36 million coastal defence project from Clacton Pier to Holland Haven.
Severn Trent Water posts £500M+ profit in 2013/14
Severn Trent Water has reported an increase in turnover of 2.2% year on year to £1,544.8 million, while underlying PBIT increased by 4.0% to £518.6 million, with the publication today of its financial results for 2013/14.
EU project uses social media to develop flood prevention tools
An EU-funded project is seeking to capitalise on social media by enabling citizens to monitor and report on their own environment and become the first line of defence against flooding.
WRc seeks supplier input on innovative wastewater screening project
Leading water sector consultancy WRc has been commissioned by the UK Water Industry research (UKWIR) to undertake a review of ‘Wastewater Screenings Management Options’.
United Utilities cuts carbon footprint by 11 per cent
United Utilities cuts carbon footprint by 11 per cent
United Utilities cut its carbon footprint by 11 per cent in the 12 months ending in March this year. In 2013-14, its carbon dioxide equivalent was 449,042 tonnes.
European Commission says water quality excellent at most of Europe’s bathing sites
The European Commission has reported that the water at Europe’s beaches, rivers and lakes was generally of high quality in 2013, with more than 95 % of these sites meeting minimum requirements. Coastal performed slightly better than inland bathing waters, the data shows.
Lack of funding prevents companies from capitalising on their innovations
Most companies have not received public financial support for R&D or other innovation activities since January 2011, according to the European Commission's latest 2014 Innobarometer survey.
EU gives €65 million to help Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina with the aftermath of floods
The European Commission has allocated an extra €65 million to tackle the aftermath of the floods. which hit Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia.
New EU rules to help research, development and innovation activities
The European Commission has adopted new rules that will facilitate the granting of aid measures by Member States in support of research, development and innovation (R&D&I) activities.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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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