Government, Environment Agency, and water companies step up efforts to prevent England remaining in drought by next spring
The government is urging water companies not to lose momentum and carry on water efficiency measures until the drought is over, as research shows above-average rainfall needed to end drought by April 2027.
England recovers from drought with all areas now back to normal status
Four months of above average rainfall mean England’s water levels have now largely recovered from last year’s drought, the National Drought Group heard yesterday.
National Drought Group says drought investment must remain priority for England
The National Drought Group has reiterated the importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite the third wettest autumn this century.
National Drought Group told more investment needed to ensure water security
Experts are pushing for more investment now to ensure England is in the best possible position ahead of future droughts, the National Drought Group (NDG) heard this week.
Water companies warned to plan now to avoid drought next summer by fixing leaks and identifying new water sources
Water companies have been warned that they must start planning now to avoid potentially significant water supply and environmental impacts next summer.
National Drought Group warns of growing concerns over impacts of prolonged dry weather
The National Drought Group is warning of growing concerns over the potential impacts of prolonged dry weather on the environment.
National Drought Group warns over increasing concern for water availability for agriculture
The National Drought Group is warning that low rainfall this winter and spring is causing increasing concern for water resource availability, both in surface water and groundwater abstraction for the forthcoming irrigation season, particularly in the east of England.
National Drought Group warns over possible pressure on water supplies in 2019
Experts from the Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency have asked the water companies to confirm that they are doing “everything possible to act early” to plan for possible pressure on water supplies next year.
National Drought Group confirms no threat to essential water supplies in UK
The National Drought Group (NDG) has confirmed that there is currently no threat to essential water supplies - but warned that a drier than average winter would bring the risk of restrictions for water company customers.
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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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