New thermal water source for Bath
Engineers have completed work to drill a borehole in Bath to provide the city with a new supply of thermal water.
Drought permit agreed for South East’s largest reservoir
The Environment Agency has agreed a Drought Permit to help refill Bewl Water reservoir following the driest twelve months for 36 years.
IPC accepts Able Marine Energy Park application for examination
The Infrastructure Planning Commission has accepted for examination an application from Able Humber Ports Ltd for proposed port facilities located at Killingholme, Humberside.
New report flags up “questionable benefits” of better water quality to consumers
A new report from the UK’s leading water organisation has flagged up tension between increasing environmental water quality standards that provide “questionable benefit to customers” and the energy – and carbon emissions – that water companies must use in order to meet them.
Food industry launches supply chain water efficiency campaign
The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched the 'Every Last Drop' campaign aimed at raising awareness amongst food and drink companies about efficient and sustainable water use throughout the food supply chain.
Drought to be 'commonplace' by 2050s
A new report from the Environment Agency is warning that water shortages will be common if the current system is not overhauled. Droughts like the one we are experiencing this year could become commonplace in the future, with demand for water outstripping supply.
New report puts desalination centre stage in China
A new report from analysts Frost and Sullivan has put desalination centre stage in an increasingly water-stressed China.
EU plans €80 billion research programme
The EU is planning an €80 billion research programme which sharpens focus on converting research results into products and services.
Government warns water companies to plan now for summer drought in 2012
Water companies and the public need to plan now for a summer drought to minimise the impacts of a potentially dry winter, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today.
Warm global temperatures continue in 2011
This year is set to be the 11th warmest in a record spanning more than 150 years, according to climate scientists from the Met Office and the University of East Anglia.
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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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