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2015 U.S. Water Prize winners announced
The U.S. Water Alliance has announced the 5th annual U.S. Water Prize winners for 2015: the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department, California; Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, California; and The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Scottish Government consults on fracking moratorium
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has announced that there is to be a moratorium on granting consents for unconventional oil and gas developments in Scotland whilst further research and a public consultation is carried out.
CECA: UK Guarantees for infrastructure shore up recovery
Civils contractors today said that government guarantees for new infrastructure projects have played a vital role in returning the economy to growth.
United Utilities brings ancient river bed back to life
An ancient Cumbrian stream that has spent the last 40 years confined to a concrete pipe has been redirected water down the original river bed as the result of joint efforts by the Environment Agency and United Utilities.
United Utilities awards AMP6 analysis services contract worth up to £11m
United Utilities has awarded an AMP6 analysis services contract worth between £4 million to £11m to global consultancy RPS Environmental Management Ltd.
WYG strategic review includes possible sale option
Global consultancy WYG has announced that the Board has initiated a formal review of strategic options open to the company – including strategic partnership, merger , acquisition or sale of the company.
Thames Water tenders AMP6 sludge equipment framework contract
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP6 framework contract for dewatering and thickening equipment assets, including equipment hire, and maintenance services across the whole Thames Water region.
Environment Agency: £250k lock gates upgrade to strengthen harbour flood defence
The Environment Agency has announced details of a £250,000 upgrade for the lock gates at Sutton Harbour which is intended to ensure Plymouth’s harbour flood defence system remains manageable in the future.
Southern Water starts work on £63m Woolston treatment works
Construction work has started on Southern Water’s £63 million treatment wastewater works in Woolston, Southampton.
Scottish Water to start £420k flooding project in Torrance
Scottish Water is about to start a project which will improve its waste water infrastructure and tackle flooding which has affected two properties in Torrance, East Dunbartonshire.
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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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- Environment Agency submits planning application for £17.5m Portreath flood defence scheme
- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
- Scottish Water marks major milestone with 100th solar scheme
- Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
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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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