Wastewater holds the potential to provide a head start on the next pandemic
Arup’s Olivia Bailey, Digital Water Consultant and Project Manager for Wastewater for Health, explores how monitoring biomarkers in wastewater has the potential to be the “canary in the coalmine” to provide an indication of human health for any future pandemic.
Ofwat announces 0.49% price cap increase for business retail customers
Ofwat has announced its decision to temporarily increase price caps in the business retail market by 0.49% - the decision does not affect household customers.
Affinity Water offers help to customers struggling to pay water bills
With cold weather predicted, Affinity Water is offering help to its customers if they are struggling to pay their water bills.
National Infrastructure Commission - post-Covid infrastructure decisions should look beyond short term projections
Analysing a range of scenarios for how the use of public transport, broadband networks and utilities might change as a result of Covid-19 and regularly reviewing which trends seem to be playing out is the best way of avoiding policy paralysis in the face of huge uncertainties, according to the National Infrastructure Commission.
Ofwat launches #ListenCareShare to understand customers' experience in pandemic
Ofwat is today opening a conversation with the water sector and beyond to listen, care and share, to help make sure that customers across the country are getting what they need from their water company.
Ofwat consults on proposals to allow Tideway to pass increased costs from Covid-related impacts on to customers
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on proposals to allow Tideway to pass a proportion of increased costs in the order of £200 million from Covid-related impacts on to customers.
Green recovery - Severn Trent sets out plans for £730m+ investment package
Severn Trent has set out its plans for a package over £730 million of investments as part of the Green Recovery - if approved, the company expects to start work on the new investments within a matter of weeks of getting the go-ahead.
Northumbrian Water launch industry first COVID19 test pilot for critical work teams
Northumbrian Water has become the first water company in England and Wales to launch its own COVID-19 rapid testing programme with its employees.
Report says potential economic impacts of COVID-19 on water sector include significant increases in household and per capita consumption
A new report that explores the potential economic impacts Covid-19 might have on the water sector in England and Wales has flagged up a significant increase in household consumption between April-July 2020 and a material increase in per capita consumption (PCC).
Retail market - Ofwat consults on impacts of Covid-19 restrictions on meter reading capabilities
Ofwat has launched a new consultation in response to an urgent proposal from Castle Water to make changes to the Customer Protection Code of Practice (CPCoP) in light of current and evolving Covid-19 restrictions.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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