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Severn Trent Water - lowest average combined bills for fifth year in a row
For the fifth year in a row, Severn Trent Water's household customers will continue to receive the lowest average combined water and sewerage bills in England and Wales.
Welsh Assembly consults on new bathing sites designation
The Welsh Assembly has launched a new consultation on proposals to designate 2 further sites in Wales as bathing waters under the Bathing Water Directive.
EBRD, EIB and EU finance €59 million improvements to water services in Moldova
The European Investment Bank (EIB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union, through the Neighbourhood Investment Facility, are joining forces to support the modernisation of water and waste water infrastructure in Moldova’s capital, Chisinau.
New report says business progress on sustainability has stalled
Companies around the world are struggling to make progress on climate change, resource efficiency and natural capital dependency, according to the 2014 State of Green Business report published by GreenBiz Group in partnership with Trucost plc.
Hyder Consulting issues profits warning
Hyder Consulting PLC, the multi-national design and engineering consultancy, has issued a profit warning following contract and project delays in Austtralia and the Middle East.
Experts call for more Government funding to mitigate flood risk
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management is calling for further UK and devolved government funding to mitigate flood risk and to provide greater resilience to climate change and its anticipated flood impacts in UK.
Severe flood warnings as River Thames reaches record levels
There are now 16 severe flood warnings in place for the River Thames and in parts of Somerset with army and navy on standby to help.
Ofwat warns supply pipe transfer plans would increase customer bills
Water industry regulator Ofwat has warned that current Government proposals on the future management and transfer of private water supply pipes could result in an increase in customer water bills.
Northumbrian Water plans innovative solution to flooding
Northumbrian Water is holding an event today to enable people in Cramlington to find out more about proposals to create a novel solution to help prevent flooding in the Megstone Avenue area of the town.
UK infrastructure contractors expect orders to pick up in next twelve months
A majority of the UK's infrastructure contractors are expecting workloads to increase during the next 12 months - but sound a note of caution regarding growth in the UK’s civil engineering sector.
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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. -
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia.
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