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Government tells Environment Agency to prioritise protection of public water supply in areas of drought
Emma Hardy MP, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Minister, has issued a Direction to the Environment Agency under the Environment Act 1995 to prioritise the protection of public water supply in drought-stricken areas.
Thames Water reaches recapitalisation agreement with Class B Creditors - but "no certainty Class B Terms will ultimately be implemented"
Thames Water has announced that it has entered into a transaction support agreement (Class B TSA) with certain Class A creditors and certain Class B creditors, including an ad hoc group of Class B Creditors.
Wessex Water increases water sampling in Christchurch Harbour after reports of high E.coli levels
Wessex Water is introducing additional water sampling in Christchurch Harbour following reports of high E.coli levels and wider pollution concerns.
Environment Agency completes major flood defence upgrade at Keyhaven ahead of winter
The Environment Agency has completed the replacement of the Avon Water tidal outfall at Keyhaven Harbour in Hampshire, better protecting around 40 properties from flooding ahead of winter.
RAPID agrees Thames Water request to delay Teddington Direct River Abstraction gate four submission
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has agreed a request by Thames Water request to delay Teddington Direct River Abstraction gate four submission.
Severn Trent Water tenders wide-ranging £40m million AMP8 contract for ecology surveys
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig with am AMP8 contract for a wide range of ecological surveys with an estimated value of £40 million including VAT.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water invites customers and stakeholders to comment on company's future strategy
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is inviting customers and stakeholders to help shape its long-term strategy, setting out the outcomes it aims to deliver for customers, communities and the environment over the next 25 years.
Thames Water launches procurement process for pump optimisation and aeration efficiency analysis services in AMP8
Thames Water has launched the procurement process for pump optimisation and aeration efficiency analysis – the water company intends to establish a single-lot, sole-supplier framework agreement for the provision of pump optimisation and aeration efficiency services across its operational assets.
United Utilities' uses innovative pipe-pushing machine in latest phase of £260m Vyrnwy Aqueduct modernisation programme
An innovative pipe-pushing machine is playing a key role in the latest phase of United Utilities' £260 million programme to modernise the Vyrnwy Aqueduct.
Thames Water seeks further £2.4 billion in funding to enable it to continue delivery of AMP8 capital programme
Thames Water is seeking a further £2.4 billion in funding to enable it to continue delivery of its AMP8 capital programme, increasing the £3 billion currently available to it under the super senior facility entered into with its subsidiary, Thames Water Super Senior Issuer PLC to £5.4 billion.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
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.
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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. -
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