NI Water announces launch of €7.5 million Protecting Shared Waters PEACEPLUS project
Protecting Shared Waters, a major cross border initiative to enhance water quality in two vital drinking water catchment areas, has been officially launched at the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains in An Creagán, Omagh.
Arup on the next water transition: designing resilient water systems for an age of extremes
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Vikki Williams, Arup’s Digital Water Leader in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa region, discusses the key role AI and digital solutions play in designing resilient water systems for an age of extremes.
Tetra Pak VP for Climate & Nature warns food and beverage sector must tackle water scarcity as an urgent priority
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Francesca Priora, Vice President, Climate & Nature, at global food processing and packaging giant Tetra Pak discusses why water scarcity is an urgent priority for the food and beverage industry.
Government signals opportunity to end pollution for profit and repair broken water sector
Alastair Chisholm, Policy Director, Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM),discusses the Government’s plans to reform the water sector outlined in a speech last week by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed.
CMA finds Veolia / Suez merger raises competition concerns in UK water and wastewater management services
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the merger of Veolia and Suez could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of water and wastewater management services in the UK.
Environment Agency and Shropshire Council outline proposals for Severn Valley water management plan
The Environment Agency and Shropshire Council are getting ready to engage with communities about proposals that seek to help people and businesses along the River Severn be prepared and resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Parliamentary Committee launches new inquiry into heatwaves and adapting to climate change
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry into heatwaves and adapting to climate change.
New report warns London faces increased risk of water shortfalls, sewer overflows and floods
A new report from the London Assembly Environment Committee is warning that Londoners are facing drinking water shortfalls, with demand is outstripping supply in the capital, while sewer overflows and flood risk are increasing as intense rainfall becomes more frequent.
Webinar on lucrative water sector opportunities in Brazil
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is organising a webinar to be held in August about opportunities in the water and waste management sectors in Brazil.
European chemical industry launches new water management project
The European chemical industry has presented a new sustainable development initiative on water management at an event in Brussels.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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