New report calls for upgrades in wastewater infrastructure to protect public health
Wastewater treatment must be improved to reduce exposure to human faecal pathogens in treated effluent, according to a new report published by the National Engineering Policy Centre.
£13 million water-based system for early warning of diseases to open at University of Bath
A new £13 million Centre of Excellence in water-based health monitoring is set to be established at the University of Bath following a major funding award.
Chief Medical Officer, Ofwat and Environment Agency warn sewage in water is growing public health problem
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, Jonson Cox, Ofwat chair and Emma Howard Boyd, Environment Agency chair are warning that sewage in water is a growing public health problem and are calling for water companies to take the initiative and go faster in tackling storm sewage discharges.
Government seeks views on future water fluoridation consultation process
The Health and Care Bill currently going through Parliament includes changes to the water fluoridation legislation in England – the Government is seeking views on the future water fluoridation consultation process.
Portsmouth Water issues Coronavirus update
Portsmouth Water has issued a statement explaining how it is working to support the Government’s efforts to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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