UK water sector first - Scottish Water deploys ground-breaking tech to measure emissions from waste water treatment plants
In a UK water sector first, Scottish Water is deploying ground-breaking new technology for measuring emissions from waste water treatment plants.
New Vision for Scotland’s water sector unveiled
An ambitious new Vision for the water sector in Scotland has been unveiled which will be at the heart of Scottish Water’s future strategy.
Scottish Government warns future of hydropower “at a crossroads”
The Scottish Government is warning that the future of hydropower, a key renewable industry ,is “at a crossroads” and is calling for the UK Government to work closely with its Scottish counterpart to secure the future of the sector.
Scotland’s Hydro Nation water innovation service launches
Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scotland’s economic development agencies, have awarded AECOM, a global integrated infrastructure services company, and its partners WRc and UK Water Ltd, a contract to deliver the Hydro Nation Water Innovation Service on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Alex Salmond calls for transfer of energy policy powers to Scotland
First Minister Alex Salmond has hailed pumped storage hydro as the natural complement to Scotland’s renewables revolution, and argued the case for transferring energy policy powers to Holyrood.
£30m Scottish hydro scheme approved
SSE will begin construction on the £30 million 7.5MW Glasa hydro scheme near Ardross in Ross-shire later this year, it has confirmed.
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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
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