August rainfall levels in England highest for 10 years
According to the Environment Agency’s monthly water situation report for August , it was the wettest August for 10 years across England with 157% of the long term average rainfall recorded.
South Downs National Park shale oil decision due today
A decision on whether to allow a company to go ahead with controversial plans to explore for oil in a national park in southern England will be made later today.
Water Security Knowledge Exchange Portal goes live
This week sees the launch of the Water Security Knowledge Exchange Portal which is focussed on helping businesses, policymakers, regulators and others see how the water-related challenges that they face have been addressed.
Water leaders say water efficiency key to eradicating hunger and poverty
World Water Week 2014 has concluded with participants jointly emphasising the importance of a water goal, as well as integration of energy and water in the upcoming UN Post-2015 Development Agenda negotiations.
Consumer watchdog says struggling water customers ‘suffering in silence’
Struggling households are still missing out on vital support with paying their water bill despite more help being offered by water companies, according to new research from the Consumer Council for Water.
PepsiCo unveils new water-modelling tool at World Water Week
PepsiCo has today announced the launch of the company’s latest Water Report, together with a new water-modelling tool, at World Water Week in Stockholm.
Report says $9.6bn spent on natural solutions to global water crisis in 2013
A new report says that last year governments and companies invested $9.6 billion in initiatives implementing nature-based solutions to sustain the world’s clean water supplies.
Hidden water risks hit Germany - WWF warns on “imported water risks”
A new report from environmental NGO WWF is warning that increasing globalisation means Germany is facing hidden water risks via “imported water risks”.
United Nations sets out potential worst-weather scenarios for 2050
The United Nations has used videos to set out potential global worst-weather scenarios for 2050 – including mega-droughts, deadly heatwaves, a year’s rainfall in a month and coastal cities under water.
WRC to host Institute of Water event on Water Framework Directive
WRC are to to host a free event organised by the Institute of Water to explore the implementation of the Water Framework Directive and its impact in 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. -
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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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