New tool to screen phosphate releases to rivers - but more work needed
A new report for the Environment Agency by consultants, Atkins, which describes the development of a decision support tool to help screen rivers in England for the likelihood and extent of sediment-bound phosphorus being released back to the river water, says that more work is needed to understand the issue.
Deadline for comment on Humber river basin management plan nears
Only four weeks are left for stakeholders to comment on how water environments in the Humber river basin catchment will be looked after over the next five years.
New UK Water Partnership key to tackling global water issues and accessing $500bn global market
The newly established UK Water Partnership looks set to play a key role in unlocking a $500bn global water market and tackling water security issues though a strategic approach to research, innovation and global clients.
UK Govt climate committee flags up water sector challenges
The Government’s independent advisory Committee on Climate Change has flagged up the challenges of keeping the taps running and water bills affordable.
Nestlé sustainability chief to speak at water innovation event
Nestlé UK’s head of sustainability will be speaking at a workshop on innovation in water management in March.
Portsmouth Water says Govt must balance pros and cons of fracking
Portsmouth Water has said that while there are arguments for and against fracking, it is the role of Government to balance these, not Portsmouth Water.
Greenpeace warns on “weakened” fracking regulations
Greenpeace has warned that amendments added in the House of Lords have significantly weakened proposed fracking legislation currently making its way through Parliament.
Report says tax cuts likely for north sea oil but UK shale sector still at risk
While the UK government is likely to implement changes to the fiscal regime governing North Sea oil that will reduce the tax burden, the outlook for the country’s shale sector is less favourable to the industry, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.
Think tank warns water bills will rise unless UK cuts its water use
A new report by the Green Alliance think tank is warning that recently announced reductions to water bills will be cancelled out by the rising costs of dealing with long term water shortages unless the UK gets better at using water.
Report says skills gap will lead to higher costs and delays for UK water sector
A new report published by design, engineering and project management consultancy, Atkins, is predicting that UK infrastructure projects, including water, could face higher costs, delays or poor decision making and project delivery as the result of a serious skills shortage.
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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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