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Defra updates river basin management plans for England
Following last year’s consultation, the Government has now published a new set of River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) updating the first plans published in 2009.
NI Water tenders construction project management contract
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a construction project management services contract worth an estimated £1.5 million.
Environment Agency puts cost of 2013-14 winter floods at up to £1.5bn
A detailed report published by the Environment Agency today quantifying the damages caused by flooding in England and Wales between December 2013 and March 2014 puts the cost at as much as £1.5 billion.
Yorkshire Water to start £5m reservoir slipway work
Work on vital safety improvements at Yorkshire Water’s Butterley reservoir in Marsden with a £5 million project to replace the spillway will start early next month.
South East Water: use of pioneering DNA science wins innovation award
The innovative use of DNA testing by South East Water has seen the company win the Institute of Water South East Area Innovation Award.
Public sector to set up water hygiene and associated services framework
Public procurement consortium Procurement For All Ltd is planning to hold a Discovery Day to inform potential suppliers about a new provisionally titled Water Hygiene and Associated Services Framework which will be available to a variety of public sector organisations nationally.
Environment Agency tenders £4m flood and coastal engineering higher education contract
The Environment Agency has gone out to tender with a contract for the provision of a flood and coastal engineering higher education programme worth up to £4 million.
NI Water awards £3m waste contract
Northern Ireland Water has awarded a contract for the collection and disposal of waste by skip and scrap metal recycling worth an estimated £3 million.
AMP6:Welsh Water starts work on £31m Bryn Cowlyd WTW upgrade
Welsh Water has started work on a £31 million pound investment scheme which will ensure nearly 100,000 customers in Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Conwy and surrounding areas continue to receive a top quality drinking water supply.
Renewable energy sector in Scotland inquiry launched
The Scottish Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry to look at how the UK Government and the Scotland Office can maintain a stable renewables industry in Scotland and support future growth in the sector.
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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. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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