Final Programme for World Water Week - water-energy nexus is key focus
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) has published the Final Programme for World Water Week 2014 which starts on Sunday – this year’s thematic focus is on the energy-water nexus.
Welsh Assembly consults on National Marine Plan
The Welsh Assembly has launched a new consultation on its Draft Vision and Objectives and the proposed structure of the Welsh National Marine Plan.
Leading UK industry body calls for permanent Infrastructure Authority
Leading UK manufacturers organization the EEF has called for the creation of a permanent UK Infrastructure Authority to address the nation’s long term strategic infrastructure requirements.
CPA warns cost increases hindering UK construction sector
The Construction Products Association is warning that cost increases are hindering construction despite growth in Q2 2014.
California to vote on $7.5bn water plan
California’s Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has signed legislation to put a comprehensive water bond before voters this November which is designed to provide funding for more than US$7.5bn (£4.3bn) of projects.
Portsmouth Water: regrets not a statutory consultee in planning process for fracking
Portsmouth Water has issued a statement clarifying its role with regard to the possible use of hydraulic fracturing for shale gas production in its area of supply and expressing regret that it is not a statutory consultee to the planning process.
Fracking:proposals for exploratory drilling in Co Fermanagh rejected
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan has rejected Tamboran’s proposals for exploratory drilling in Fermanagh to test for shale gas under permitted development rights.
ISO publishes International Standard to measure water footprint
The International Organization for Standardization, the world's largest developer of voluntary International Standards, has published a new Standard enabling organisations worldwide to measure their water footprint.
Competitions call for infrastructure ideas for Northern England
Two new competitions have been launched to identify infrastructure ideas for northern England from industry professionals and members of the public age 25 and under.
New reports warn of worldwide water shortage by 2040
Water is used around the world for the production of electricity, but new research results show that there will not be enough water in the world to meet demand by 2040 if the energy and power situation does not improve before then.
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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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