Atkins: riding the waves of change in the UK water sector
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Guy Ledger, client director for UK water utilities at Atkins discusses the upcoming changes in the water sector and the opportunities and challenges they present.
EU - more action needed on Baltic Sea eutrophication
The European Commission has published a Special Report which says further and more effective action is needed to combat eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
Third Energy granted fracking permits for site in North Yorkshire
The Environment Agency has granted the environmental permits to allow Third Energy to carry out fracking for shale gas at an existing borehole in North Yorkshire.
IMF warns countries charging too little for water
Public water utilities in many countries are charging households a price that is just a fraction of what it costs to deliver water, let alone maintain or expand water infrastructure, according to David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
ICE to host pre-elections infrastructure debates – London infra is tonight
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is gearing up to host debates on infrastructure this week ahead of elections for the Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly, Welsh Assembly and the London Mayoral Election which take place this year.
Utilities to reveal plans to secure supplies as pressure on water resources in Eastern England grow
Efforts to protect water supplies for future generations across Eastern England will come under the spotlight when the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) meets in Peterborough on Tuesday next week.
Water companies work in partnership with horticulture sector on water conservation
An online course in water conservation developed by a number of water companies in the South East in partnership with the horticulture sector and other organisations has recently reached a major milestone.
European Environment Agency: is Europe's freshwater use sustainable?
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published a new indicator assessment examining the use of freshwater resources across Europe.
ISO - how ISO standards contribute to meeting global water challenges
ISO, the independent international organization with a membership of 162 national standards bodies, has released a new video describing how ISO standards are contributing to meeting global water challenges to coincide with World Water Day this week.
“State of the Nation” survey tests ‘grass roots’ confidence in future SuDS delivery
Engineering Nature’s Way, the knowledge-sharing initiative for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), is launching a national survey of professionals working with SuDS at the ‘grass roots’ to assess confidence levels in progress being made towards best practice implementation across the UK.
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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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