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World Economic Forum report puts water risks ahead of climate change
The World Economic Forum has published its Global Risks 2014 report which puts water risks ahead of failures in climate change mitigation and adaptation and the greater incidence of extreme weather events as a key threat to global economic growth.
Welsh Water tenders AMP6 application development services contract worth up to £35m
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has gone out to tender with a five year software programming and consultancy contract for application development services worth up to £35 million.
Open Water Programme Director sets out next steps in 2014
An interview with the Open Water Director Keith Fowler sets out the next steps in 2014 for the Programme to support and promote effective retail water and sewerage competition for non-household customers ahead of the January 2017 ‘go live’ date.
South Staffs likely to spend £191m in AMP6
South Staffs Water is forecasting a spend of £191 million between 2015 and 2020, according to its draft business plan which is now out for consultation.
Southern Water awards new contract to Hydro International
Southern Water has awarded a new five-year contract to Hydro International for the service and planned maintenance of Hydro SludgeScreen® primary sludge screening and dewatering units.
Kier profits dip but “positioned well” for AMP6 tenders
Kier has seen its revenue and profits dip for the year ended 30 June 2013 but its acquisition of May Gurney earlier in the year was a “key milestone” in the growth of the Group.
£36m coastal defence scheme gets go ahead
A major £36 million sea defence scheme along the Tendring coastline costing up to £36 million has been given the final go ahead.
Costain uses cloud platforms for asset management
Costain is using the latest mobile technology that takes advantage of its cloud platforms to develop innovative smartphone and tablet device applications for use across its operations, which could potentially help to save time and money on its projects.
Water pricing is not the roadblock to water innovation
Paul O’Callaghan, CEO of O2 Environmental and BlueTech® Research, argues that low costs of water are not the main barrier to innovation in the industry.
Cambridge Water launches new customer engagement project
Cambridge Water is seeking views from customers to assist the formulation of its next five-year business plan in a project entitled ‘Your CH2Oice’.
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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. -
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.
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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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