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Yorkshire Water “at the forefront” of tackling climate change impacts
Yorkshire Water has been praised as being “at the forefront” of responding to climate change following the publication of the utility’s climate change strategy.
£1.1m EU study underway to develop modular wetland treatment system
Scientists at Nottingham Trent University are conducting a £1.1 million study into a novel wetland treatment system.
Anglian Water pump optimisation trial delivers major energy and cost savings
Anglian Water looks set to roll out more pump optimisation in AMP6 following a successful project on its DMA water network using innovative automatic pump pressure technology which has generated annual cost savings of £28,000-plus.
Morrison Utility Services wins Yorkshire Water Partner of the Year for 2nd year running
Leading UK utility services provider Morrison Utility Services, the leading utility services provider in the UK, has been named as Yorkshire Water Partner of the Year for the second year running.
Increased workload - specialist contractors report growing optimism
The outlook for the specialist sector is increasingly positive according to the latest NSCC State of Trade Survey, which shows a record high of 60% of respondents are anticipating an increased workload for the upcoming year.
South Downs take action against flooding and soil erosion
A new schems will see 600 native trees planted on farmland in the South Downs National Park to help prevent a repeat of recent disastrous flooding and soil erosion in the National Park.
Technology Strategy Board appoints chief of new KTN venture
David Lockwood has been appointed to one of the most influential business innovation roles in the UK, as the inaugural non-executive Chair of Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd’s board.
Landowners seek ‘legal blockade’ to stop fracking in national park
A group of Sussex residents have joined the UK’s first ‘legal blockade’ to stop a potential fracking site in the heart of one of Britain’s national parks.
Environment Agency chief says UK faces difficult choices on flood defence investment
Lord Chris Smith, chairman of the Environment Agency says that the UK now faces difficult choices on flood defence investment.
Wessex Water signs resilience agreement with Sembcorp Bournemouth Water on supply
Neighbouring water companies Wessex Water and Sembcorp Bournemouth Water have joined forces to ensure that people in Dorset have a reliable water supply when unexpected events occur.
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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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