Citizen science study estimates 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water enter Lower River Roding each year
Around 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water are estimated to enter the River Roding and its tributaries every year via unpermitted and previously unmonitored outfalls, according to a new citizen science study led by environmental charities Thames21 and the River Roding Trust.
South West Water launches new projects to develop new technology to help improve urban water quality
South West Water has launched two new projects to help develop innovative techniques to help improve urban water quality and tackle pollution in waterways.
Thames21 launches online data platform to help build picture of river health across London and Thames Basin
Environmental charity Thames21 has launched a new online dashboard that – for the first time – brings together key datasets on river health gathered by citizen scientists across London and the Thames Basin.
Public Accounts Committee criticises Government for disappointing response to PAC report on water regulation
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has sharply criticised the Government for “disappointing” responses to the recent PAC report on water regulation.
New Earthwatch Europe report shows Thames river basin has worst water quality in UK
A new report from environmental NGO Earthwatch Europe suggests that the Thames river basin district has the worst water quality in the UK, with 81% of measurements showing unacceptable levels of nutrient pollution, despite the Thames Tideway Tunnel becoming fully operational in February of this year.
Environment Agency asks public to join Citizen Science in the North to improve water quality
People visiting or living near Lake Windermere, the River Ribble at Edisford Bridge or the River Nidd in Yorkshire are being asked to become citizen scientists by providing a range of information, about what they can see at the sites, to help shape future plans to improve water quality.
Citizen Science Big River Watch scheme to monitor state of rivers gets underway
The Citizen Science Big River Watch scheme is now underway - the Rivers Trust is asking the general public to help monitor the state of UK rivers.
Blue Green Algae samples exceeded WHO limits for recreational use of Lake Windermere
Just weeks before the school holidays began in the Lake District, Blue Green Algae samples exceeded World Health Organisation (WHO) limits for recreational use of Lake Windermere, according to campaigning organisation Save Windermere.
Surfers Against Sewage report says "multiple popular inland swimming sites in England" unsafe for bathers
Multiple popular inland swimming sites in England are unsafe for water users, according to a new report published today by Surfers Against Sewage.
Natural England tenders £880K contract for Citizen Science local pilots
Natural England has gone out to tender with a contract for Citizen Science local pilots worth an estimated £880,000.
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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. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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