Defra sets out drought plan guidance for water companies
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has set out detailed guidance for the water companies on how to prepare drought plans, including the environmental assessments, monitoring and mitigation and compensation measures the utilities will need to consider.
Government defines Protected Areas for shale developments
The Government has set out areas to be excluded from underground fracking activities via draft regulations that define the protected areas in which fracking will be prohibited.
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.
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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
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