Household competition – customers will expect significant water bill savings
The majority of households in England would welcome choice over their water retail supplier but expect competition to deliver significant bill savings, the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has revealed.
Water quality testing begins at bathing beaches in England
The Environment Agency is starting annual water quality testing at bathing beaches in England.
Viewpoint: the impact of the EU referendum on UK water industry
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Chris MacNee, CEO Nexus Water Ltd, discusses the potential impact of the forthcoming EU referendum on the UK water sector.
Climate change:UK firms see opportunities as well as risk
A new report commissioned by the Environment Agency says climate change is presenting UK businesses with opportunities as well as risks.
IWA and AWP invite leaders to global summit on water scarcity and drought
The International Water Association (IWA) and the Australian Water Partnership will convene government and business leaders, NGOs, scientists and international organisations to a global summit on water scarcity and drought this autumn.
Government framework to help public sector save 30% pa on water consumption and costs
A new UK Government framework has been launched which public sector organisations can access to reduce their water costs and consumption by 30%, through the multi-million pound AquaFund Grant Scheme.
Natural Resources Wales:bathing water quality "a significant achievement"
Natural Resources Wales has published a report presenting the results of its monitoring and reporting programme against the standards in the revised Bathing Water Directive - 2015 is the first year that the stricter standards set in the revised directive were applied in Wales.
European Commission calls on France to enact EU rules on chemical pollution of waters
The European Commission has asked France to provide additional information about how the European Directive on priority substances in the field of water policy (Directive 2013/39/EU) is being enacted in their domestic law.
Leading associations launch survey on UK water sector challenges
The three leading UK water sector trade organisations are collectively seeking views on what are seen to be the biggest challenges facing the water sector.
Totex challenge: report says water sector needs to up its game
A new report into Ofwat’s Totex challenge has found that more needs to be done by the water industry to improve overall efficiencies in the UK water supply.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
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.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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