Sewage sludge: new research warns over microplastics in soil
A new research study is warning that there may be greater levels of microplastics in the soil than in our oceans as a result of large amounts of microplastics emitted from households, industry and surface run-off in urban areas, which may accumulate in the sewage sludge being used as a fertilizer for agriculture and horticulture.
Survey shows 64% of firms think infrastructure could hamper UK's international competitiveness
Almost half of firms (44%) believe the UK’s infrastructure has improved over the past five years, but only a quarter (27%) think it will pick up in the next five years, and two thirds (64%) suspect it will hamper the country’s international competitiveness in the coming decades, according to the 2016 CBI/AECOM Infrastructure Survey.
UK's National Infrastructure Assessment enters new phase
The National Infrastructure Commission has begun the next phase of the UK’s first ever National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) - the call for evidence includes a range of questions on water and wastewater, (drainage and sewerage) and flood risk management.
World Bank: new report says $4.5trn per year needed to finance resilient cities
A a new report by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) is warning that without significant investment to improve the resilience of cities around the world, climate change may push up to 77 million more urban residents into poverty by 2030.
Europe: report warns major challenges remain for urban rivers and lakes
New forms of water management contribute to make cities greener, smarter and more sustainable, but key challenges remain, according to a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) released this week.
Over 100 Irish drinking water supplies in need of remedial works, says EPA
Over 100 drinking water supplies in Ireland are in need of remedial works to avoid threat of water restrictions, according to the Irish Environment Protection Agency.
Portsmouth Water: concerns over on-shore oil production planning application
Portsmouth Water is working with developer UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) and the Environment Agency to address concerns regarding a new planning application for oil production in Markwell’s Wood, West Sussex.
UK water companies complain to Trading Standards about 'flushable' products
UK water companies have written to Trading Standards over misleading packaging of wet wipes and other sanitary products that claim the items are 'flushable'.
Experts warn water firms risk losing touch with customers due to online billing
Experts are warning that the growing prevalence of online billing is putting water businesses at risk of losing touch with customers - new research reveals that almost one in three consumers have become distant from their bills as a result.
European Commission proposes Mediterranean partnership on food and water security
The European Commission has proposed the first research partnership of its kind in the Mediterranean Area to develop novel solutions for sustainable water management and food production.
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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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