New research shows water trailing energy suppliers on value for money
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is warning that the water industry must do more to prove it is offering value for money following new research which shows that customers are now more satisfied with some other utilities, including energy.
EU project sets out innovative solutions to solve city water shortages
The rise in the number of people living in cities - predicted to reach 80 % by 2020 - coupled with climate change is straining Europe's water supplies. An EU-funded project has demonstrated innovative technologies and approaches to tackle water scarcity.
Water sector acts to address skills challenge
The Institute of Water and Energy & Utility Skills have launched a new strategic partnership to promote competence, skills and career development for the whole water industry, from trainee through to senior leadership.
Arup and IWA launch strategic partnership for water-wise cities
Global engineering and consulting firm Arup and the International Water Association (IWA) have announced a major new strategic partnership to accelerate the transition towards water-wise cities.
Water industry leaders launch new strategic partnership
The Institute of Water and Energy & Utility Skills have launched a new strategic partnership to promote competence, skills and career development for the whole water industry, from trainee through to senior leadership.
Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival to focus on new ideas for upgrading infrastructure
Engineering experts Reece Innovation will be leading a group comprising businesses, academics, schools and members of the public in a week-long search for new ideas on the way infrastructure is upgraded.
Partial bridge collapse highlights need for Network Rail to manage potential water risk to structures
A report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch into the partial collapse of a bridge onto open railway lines last year has highlighted the need for better information to be available to Network Rail to manage the potential risk to its structures from breaches of water utilities.
New report sets out sustainable solution to global refugee crisis
A new report has set out a potential path for a humane and sustainable solution to the global refugee crisis which would see settlements become economically and socially sustainable, making then places for living, not just survival.
New water sector leadership group will drive more customer-led water industry
Waterwise is launching a new Leadership Group with the UK water industry to use more ambitious water efficiency programmes to track and improve customer service.
Retail sector: water market switches reach 22.5k-plus
Water market switches have now reached over 22,500 since the competitive retail market opened for business in April, according to market operator MOSL.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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