Climate change impacts could drive Europe’s cities “beyond breaking point”
A landmark research study shows the impact of flooding, droughts and heatwaves by 2050-2100 will exceed previous predictions – and could put European cities “beyond breaking point”.
Parliamentary Committee launches new inquiry into heatwaves and adapting to climate change
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry into heatwaves and adapting to climate change.
Environment Agency warns 86% of river water bodies failed to reach good ecological status in 2016
The Environment Agency has warned that 86% of river water bodies in England failed to reach good ecological status in 2016 – and is calling on the water companies to do more.
US Intelligence: climate change, water scarcity, cyber attack & disruptive technologies among key threats to national security
Climate change, water shortages, cyber attack and disruptive technologies are among a number of key threats flagged up in the United States Intelligence Community’s 2018 assessment of threats to US national security published this week.
Environment Minister says Brexit opens up global opportunities for water sector
Environment Minister Theresa Coffey has told British Water members that departure from the EU gives UK companies “new opportunities beyond Europe.”
Labour Party renews attack on UK water companies
Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell have launched another attack on the UK water sector this weekend, restating the Labour Party’s pledge to bring energy, rail, water, and mail services back into public ownership.
Ofwat: retail water market hits 100,000 switches
New figures released by market operator MOSL show that over 100,000 eligible business sites have now switched water and wastewater supplier since the market opened ten months ago.
New report warns nationalising water sector in England would cost £90bn
A new report from the Social Market Foundation thinktank assessing the likely costs associated with nationalising the water and sewerage industry in England has concluded that the best estimate gives a ‘takeover value’ of £90 billion.
Hull one of five cities selected to develop global water resilience framework
Cities from five continents - Amman, Cape Town, Greater Miami and the Beaches, Hull and Mexico City - have been selected to contribute to the development of a global framework for water resilience.
Household water bills in Scotland set to remain among lowest in UK
Household water charges in Scotland are expected to remain among the lowest in Great Britain.
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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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