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PHE drops plan for Southampton water fluoridation scheme
Public Health England (PHE) has announced that it will take no further action to implement a proposed water fluoridation scheme in Hampshire.
EU gears up for 2030 with more emissions reductions
The European Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, has released its annual Progress Report assessing the headway on climate action.
Balfour Beatty - Parsons Brinckerhoff sale gets shareholder go-ahead
The sale of Parsons Brinckerhoff by Balfour Beatty has been given shareholder go-ahead with 93% voting in favour of the deal.
Environment Agency warns on spread of quagga mussels
The quagga mussel, first spotted by Environment Agency teams carrying out routine water quality testing on the River Wraysbury, has now been confirmed in a total of nine locations in the south east.
King’s Lynn Internal Drainage Board to take on Norfolk rivers
Following a formal legal process the rivers Babingley, Ingol and Heacham in Norfolk have been formally reclassified from ‘Main River’ to ‘Ordinary Watercourse’.
Innovative reservoir water management system is a first for Welsh Water
Welsh Water has installed an innovative new water management system into the Pontsticill reservoir to improve the overall quality of the water.
Global hydropower generation set to double in next ten years
An unprecedented boom in dam construction is expected to double hydropower electricity generation capacity in the next ten years, according to a new research database.
Profit warnings rise in construction sector
New figures from Ernst & Young tracking profit warnings from publicly listed firms show that the UK construction and materials sector has now issued more warnings in 2014 than in the whole of 2013.
WWEM 2014 opens next week – bigger and busier than ever
WWEM 2014 will open its doors on Wednesday and Thursday, 5th & 6th November, providing registered visitors with a unique opportunity to find the latest information on the technologies, standards, methods and regulatory requirements that relate to water, wastewater and environmental monitoring.
Anglian Water gets national recognition as Utility of the Year
Anglian Water has been awarded the Utility of the Year Award for 2014 by the Home Builders Federation of England and Wales.
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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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