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Pesticide being detected more frequently in drinking supplies around Ireland
Irish Water has reported that exceedances for pesticides continue to be detected in drinking water supplies around Ireland – the water company said they are being picked up in drinking water because the water courses it abstracts from have been contaminated.
Thames Water awards major AMP7 contract for £123m Beckton sewage works upgrade
Laing O’Rourke will work with Thames Water on a £123 million project to ensure Beckton sewage works can cope with London’s growing population - it currently treats the wastewater of almost 4 million Londoners.
Mayor of London and utilities join forces to deliver £1.5 billion of infrastructure work
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a package of infrastructure works worth up to £1.5 billion to help kickstart London’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis.
Greater Brighton outlines ambitious regional programme of water and energy conservation projects
An ambitious programme of water and energy conservation projects has been unveiled by the Greater Brighton city region as it bids to “grow back greener” from the lockdown crisis.
Yorkshire Water pioneers world first use of CO2 at WwTW to cut emissions and recover nutrients
In a world first for wastewater treatment, Yorkshire Water will implement a new ammonia and phosphorus recovery process that cuts greenhouse gases and recycles waste material at one of its wastewater treatment works.
Northumbrian Water uses innovative UV light disinfection process to transform water treatment
Northumbrian Water is set to begin using an innovative ultraviolet light disinfection process to clean drinking water at one of its large water treatment works for the first time.
Sandwell Council tenders £14m water consultancy services contract
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has gone out to tender with a contract for water consultancy services worth an estimated £14 million.
Ofwat consults on proposed changes to charging rules for new connection services
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to its Charging Rules tor New Connection Services (English Undertakers) which first came into effect in April 2018.
Thames Water donates £1 million to help customers during coronavirus
Thames Water is doubling its Trust Fund donation to £1 million to support customers who are in financial need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Water Saving Week kicks off with focus on climate change and water efficiency
Waterwise has marked the start of the sixth annual Water Saving Week in the UK with a focus on climate change and water efficiency by urging the public to save water and save carbon.
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BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres.
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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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