Environment Agency reports inspections target smashed with 10,000 health checks on water network
The Environment Agency is today reporting that it has smashed its inspections target – the EA has expanded its surveillance of the water network to record levels, completing over 10,000 inspections of water company assets in the last year.
Crown Estate Scotland tenders £276,000 contract for Operators Panel Manager for Scottish Wave & Tidal Operators Agreement
Crown Estate Scotland has gone out to tender with a contract for an Operators Panel Manager for the Scottish Wave & Tidal Operators Agreement with an estimated value of £276,000 excluding VAT.
WMO warns Earth's climate increasingly out of balance - and impacts could last for potentially thousands of years
The World Meteorological Organization WMO is warning that Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history – the climate is increasingly out of balance, driven by rising greenhouse gas concentrations that are warming the atmosphere and oceans and accelerating ice melt.
Barhale establishes Toronto base to target water and infrastructure projects
Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has announced its expansion into Canada with the opening of its first business unit in Toronto, Ontario.
Severn Trent Water awards £6 million AMP8 contract for supply of precast concrete tank panels
Severn Trent Water has awarded an AMP8 framework contract for the supply of precast concrete tank panels with an estimated value of £6 million including VAT.
House of Commons EFRA Committee recalls CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recalled the CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning about recent water supply outtages which affected thousands of the company's customers.
United Utilities seeks supply chain engagement ahead of £16.8 million AMP8/9 tender for water and wastewater process equipment
United Utilities is seeking supply chain engagement ahead of going out to tender later this year with an AMP8/9 contract for water and wastewater process equipment with an estimated value of £16.8 million including VAT.
NI Water awards £1.44 million contract for supply, delivery and maintenance of ISCO proprietary equipment and spare parts
Northern Ireland Water has awarded a contract for supply, delivery and maintenance of ISCO proprietary equipment and spare parts with an estimated value of £1.44 million (including VAT).
Environment Agency awards £206,000 contract for Riverfly Monitoring Initiative citizen science project 26/29
The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for Riverfly Monitoring Initiative citizen science project 26/29 with an estimated value of £206,200( including VAT) to the Freshwater Biological Association.
New report says UK water sector has ‘pivotal opportunity’ to rebuild trust in AMP8 - amid widespread public distrust
New research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Cavendish Consulting reveals a complex and often contradictory picture of public attitudes towards the UK water sector, highlighting both deep-rooted distrust and a significant opportunity for companies to rebuild confidence during the AMP8 2025-2030 investment period.
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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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