Ofwat looking for major reforms in water sector
Ofwat looks set to reduce the level of its reporting requirements from water and wastewater companies in England and Wales.
Record response to Defra environment consultation
Over 15,000 people and organisations sent responses to a call for ideas on the Natural Environment White Paper, a record number for a Defra consultation.
New Regulations in Northern Ireland to address oil pollution
Northern Ireland (NI) has introduced new Regulations under the Water Framework Directive to control oil storage.
Report says glaciers in South America and Alaska melting faster than in Europe
Glaciers in Patagonia, which cover parts of Argentina and Chile, followed by those in Alaska and its coastal mountain ranges have overall been losing mass faster and for longer than glaciers in other parts of the world.
London’s green spaces could help reduce flooding risk
Outer London boroughs could use green spaces such as parks and playing fields to help reduce flooding risk in the capital, the London Assembly heard this week.
Four make shortlist for Crown Estate tidal and wave tenders
The Crown Estate has announced that four companies have pre-qualified to submit tenders for new wave and tidal stream energy projects, each up to 30 MW capacity. The Estate has also invited bids for three commercial demonstration projects, each up to 10 MW.
Water investor Woodford moves away from the water sector
Neil Woodford, Head of Investment and water stocks investor at Invesco Perpetual, has reduced his exposure to the water industry, making approximately £400m worth of recent disposals in the industry’s FTSE 100 companies.
Map helps reveal invasive plant hot spots
Five local authorities and Environment Agency Wales have been attempting to tackle the spread of the invasive Japanese Knotweed plant by using state of the art technology and digital mapping techniques.
Yorkshire Water starts £23 M drinking water improvement programme
Yorkshire Water is starting a £23M programme of work to create sixteen new clean water supply reservoirs across the region.
Government welcomes new global scientific body on biodiversity
The Government has welcomed the creation by the UN of a new scientific body on biodiversity as a major step forward in the global battle to stop the loss of animal and plant species and restore ecosystems.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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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