Ofwat and the opportunity to transform the UK’s water infrastructure
In the first of a series of Expert Focus articles for WaterBriefing, Yännick van den Nieuwendijk, Managing Director Nordics, UK & Ireland, Amiblu explores some of the key steps and ways of working Ofwat should consider for the upcoming AMP8 investment programme.
Chancellor confirms go-ahead for nine new reservoirs in major speech on economic growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today confirmed that the government has agreed water companies’ water resources management plans, including Cambridge Water’s, unlocking a now-confirmed £7.9 billion investment in water resources in the next 5 years to provide a foundation for growth and improving water infrastructure.
Metasphere strategy chief says AMP8 delivery requires data-driven approach coupled with Nature Based Solutions
Ryan Pearson, Head of Strategy at Metasphere, says a data-driven approach coupled with greater use of nature-based solutions offers a promising path for UK water – and warns a business-as-usual approach in AMP8 risks under-delivering, exceeding budgets and jeopardising confidence for AMP9.
Preparations underway for dealing with severity of Storm Éowyn
Preparations are currently underway for dealing with the severity of forthcoming Storm Éowyn which is set to hit Éire and much of the UK tomorrow.
New study reports high levels of bacteria found in London's third longest river
Untreated sewage discharges and unpermitted outfalls have caused dangerously high levels of bacteria to be found at multiple sites across a nine-mile stretch of the River Roding, London’s third longest river, a new study by environmental charity Thames21 and The River Roding Trust has found.
New US study reveals 'forever chemicals' in wastewater far more widespread than previously known
A new multi-university study shows that "forever chemicals" flowing from U.S. wastewater treatment plants are not only more abundant than previously thought, but also largely consist of pharmaceuticals that have received little scientific or regulatory attention.
CCW sets out blueprint for sweeping WaterSure reforms to bolster water bill support
Improving water bill reductions for single people living with medical conditions which rely on higher levels of water use is among a raft of sweeping changes to the WaterSure support scheme, being proposed by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW).
Climate change - new reports sound the alarm on Earth’s snow and ice regions
Dramatic changes in the Arctic, including an increase in wildfires, the greening of the Tundra and an increase in winter precipitation, are documented in the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 2024 Arctic Report Card.
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CCW warns less than half of business customers are taking action to save water
Less than half of business customers in England and Wales (43%) are engaging in water-saving activities, according to the latest Testing the Waters survey from the Consumer Council for Water (CCW).
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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
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