New report says TOTEX approach is boosting investments by European water utilities
A new report from Frost & Sullivan says a TOTEX approach is boosting investments in the European water utility services market, with smart solutions having a particularly positive impact on a market that is forecast to reach over $130 billion in 2020.
Shale Gas Task Force publishes second Interim Report
The Task Force on Shale Gas has today released its second report on the impact of a fracking industry on the UK, specifically assessing local environmental and health impacts.
DWI - drinking water in England & Wales amongst safest in the world
A new report from the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has confirmed that drinking water in England and Wales remains among the safest in the world.
UK’s water system - not fast enough to contain terrorist attack?
The UK’s drinking water is at far too great a risk from potential contamination of supply by terrorists, with current systems simply not quick enough to contain a chemical or biological attack, according to a water sector smart network specialist.
Ofwat taskforce to focus on role of resilience in water sector
The independent taskforce established by Ofwat is to examine what resilience means for the wider water sector and identify key issues for both the water companies and the water industry regulator.
Study shows water customers want impartial Chairs and greater transparency from CCGs
Impartial chairs and greater transparency are vital to ensure Customer Challenge Groups (CCGs) have legitimacy in the eyes of customers, according to new research by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
Open Water publishes results of competitive market data pilot
Open Water has published a final report on the results of a data pilot to see if external datasets could be used to help water companies identify non-household premises in their areas of supply, ahead of the opening of the competitive market in England in April 2017.
Environment Agency publishes drought framework for England
The Environment Agency has published its drought framework for England setting out how the Agency will work with government, water companies and others to manage water resources during a drought.
Third Energy fracking permit consultation extended
The public consultation on Third Energy’s application for a permit to carry out fracking in North Yorkshire has been extended.
Scottish Water supports Sainsbury’s cooking oil recycling trials
Scottish Water is supporting trials by Sainsbury’s supermarket to encourage customers to recycle their waste cooking oil, whilst also saving their kitchen sink from blockages often caused when oils are poured down the drain.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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