National Infrastructure Commission pinpoints strategic gaps in water and flooding infrastructure planning
The National Infrastructure Commission has announced the topics that will sit at the heart of its next major assessment of the UK’s long term infrastructure priorities, to be published in 2023, following analysis of the current performance of key sectors.
Future Fens: Integrated Adaptation Taskforce launches landmark shared commitments at COP26
The Future Fens: Integrated Adaptation Taskforce has unveiled a joint vision for future environmental and social prosperity for the Fens with the release of a ground-breaking shared manifesto and a commitment to join the UN Race to Resilience.
Storm Overflows Taskforce publishes research report on options, costs and benefits to cut storm sewage discharges in England
The Storm Overflows Taskforce has published its independent research report on options, costs and benefits for reducing storm sewage discharges in England.
Environment Agency Chief warns lack of water presents ‘existential’ threat
Environment Agency chief executive Sir James Bevan has warned that hotter drier summers and less predictable rainfall as a result of climate change will lead to increased drought risk and possible water shortages in the UK.
Research study shows 2 out of 5 people living in water-stressed regions in England think water is plentiful
New research by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) shows that 41% of people living in parts of England where water resources are under the most pressure think that water is plentiful where they live.
EA Chief, Ofwat Chair and Anglian Water CEO to speak at upcoming event on managing drought risk
Environment Agency Chief Sir James Bevan, Jonson Cox, Ofwat Chair and Perter Simpson, CEO are among the speakers at an upcoming two day online event on managing drought risk convened by the Royal Society as part of its ongoing series of scientific meetings.
New WMO report warns climate change and population growth fuelling looming water crisis
A new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that climate change and population increase are fuelling a looming water crisis – and calling for improved water management, monitoring and early warnings in the face of growing water-related hazards and stress.
World’s first positive water news platform launches
A public-facing multimedia news platform - with water at its heart - has just gone live, in what is believed to be a first for the sector. Make Water Famous mixes engaging public interest stories and water facts with strong visual imagery and video and audio content.
RAPID accepts request for Mendip quarries strategic water resource option to enter gated process
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has accepted a request from the West Country Water Resources Group for the Mendip quarries strategic water resource option to enter the RAPID gated process.
Future-proofing service reservoir safety and security
The Environment Agency has recently issued updated guidance for the owners and operators of large reservoirs. An in-depth Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing suggests the water sector regulators, water companies and their supply chain partners should consider security, health and safety issues surrounding the sometimes overlooked area of service reservoirs.
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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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