What’s in the water? Why water quality monitoring is the next frontier for utilities
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Steven Roberts, Principle data scientist & Hydrologist, KISTERS discusses why water quality monitoring is the next frontier for water utilities.
Yorkshire Water awarded £1.93 million to progress AI-Water Quality Monitoring project in Ofwat Water Breakthrough Challenge
An innovative solution by Yorkshire Water and partners that uses AI models to provide continuous river water quality monitoring at multiple inland bathing water sites has been awarded £1.93 million in Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge competition.
EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within UK regulatory approach
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has today launched a new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within the UK’s regulatory approach.
Environment Agency publishes new guidance on automatic water sampling equipment under MCERTS
The Environment Agency has published detailed new guidance on automatic water sampling equipment used for monitoring treated discharges from wastewater treatment works, industrial processes, untreated wastewater and receiving waters under the MCERTS monitoring certification scheme.
Defra and Welsh Government launch new consultation on plans to reform bathing water regulations
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Welsh Government have today launched a new consultation on proposals to reform the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.
Wessex Water awards AMP8 contract for water quality monitoring
Wessex Water has awarded an AMP8 framework contract for water quality monitoring for Urban Pollution Management (UPM) assessment - Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) level 3-4.
NI Water extends Ballyholme Beach Study to investigate winter water quality
A new study to investigate water quality at Ballyholme Beach in Bangor has been extended until February 2025 to better understand water pollution in the winter season.
South West Water - “We continue to learn lessons following the cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham”
David Harris, Managing Director of Water Services at South West Water, explains how the water company is continuing to learn lessons following the cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham - one of the key lessons learnt is the importance of early detection.
King’s Speech – new Water Bill to see water chiefs face personal criminal liability for lawbreaking and bonus payments banned for poor environmental performance
King Charles' speech to Parliament this morning says the new Government will introduce a Water (Special Measures) Bill which includes strengthening Ofwat’s powers to ban the payment of bonuses if environmental standards are not met and strengthening regulation to ensure water bosses face personal criminal liability for lawbreaking.
Scottish Water publishes Combined Sewer Overflow data update
Scottish Water has published its annual data on overflows from the public waste water system in line with regulatory requirements and the company’s commitment to sharing more information on its performance.
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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. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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