Met Offices verifies record high temperatures for UK
The UK’s new record-high temperature of 40.3°C at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, has been confirmed by the Met Office, following a rigorous process of analysis and quality control.
Southern Water announces hosepipe ban for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Southern Water has announced the introduction of a Temporary Use Ban (TUB) for its customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight – commonly known as a hosepipe ban.
Future Water flags up ongoing skills gap in UK water sector
Future Water has flagged up the skills gap the UK water sector is currently facing and the ongoing difficulties companies are experiencing in recruitment.
Environment Agency convenes National Drought Group as public asked to use water wisely
Yesterday the Environment Agency convened a meeting of the National Drought Group, made up of senior decision makers from Environment Agency, government, water companies, Water UK, the NFU and environmental protection groups including the Angling Trust and Rivers Trust.
Met Office says July's extreme heatwave represents milestone in UK climate history
A new event summary from the Met Office shows that the UK’s recent extreme heat –the first time 40°C has been recorded in the Uk - was far more intense and widespread than previous comparable heatwaves, including the notable heatwave in 1976.
United Utilities water efficient homes programme helps North West housing developers save £44 million
A United Utilities programme to encourage sustainable water use and drainage in new homes has saved developers more than £40 million and created potential for saving 3.8 million litres of water a day.
National Drought Group meets this morning as Environment Agency warns over drought risk for England
The National Drought Group is meeting this morning as the Environment Agency is warning that parts of England could enter “drought” status due to the prolonged dry weather and record temperatures.
New report says water sector closer to easing water bill worries for millions of households
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has published a report charting the progress that has been made over the past year in delivering the proposals set out in its independent review of water affordability on behalf of the UK and Welsh Governments.
Chief Medical Officer, Ofwat and Environment Agency warn sewage in water is growing public health problem
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, Jonson Cox, Ofwat chair and Emma Howard Boyd, Environment Agency chair are warning that sewage in water is a growing public health problem and are calling for water companies to take the initiative and go faster in tackling storm sewage discharges.
Ofwat welcomes wastewater companies' plans to address storm overflows and river quality
Water sector regulator Ofwat has today welcomed wastewater companies' plans to address storm overflows and river quality – but warned that some companies have shown “limited ambition” to act before 2025.
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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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