National Infrastructure Commission report says vital UK infrastructure must be ready for the future
The past is not always the best guide to the future and proactive steps are needed to ensure the UK’s infrastructure can remain resilient, according to a new report by the National Infrastructure Commission.
Irish Water - domestic water usage increases by an average of 20% during COVID-19 lockdown
Irish Water has reported that domestic water usage has increased by an average of 20% during the COVID-19 lockdown, with households using an additional 24 litres of water per person per day.
AMP7 and COVID-19 - Future Water asks what now for the water sector?
In the first of a regular series of comment on key issues for the UK water sector by the Future Water association, Chief Executive Paul Horton and Richard Laikin, Director at RL Strategy Consulting, take a look at what lies ahead - including the impact of COVID-19.
Deadline approaches to comment on WRSE future water resources forecast for South East England
The deadline to submit comment on the report published by Water Resources South East (WRSE) forecasting future water resource requirements for South East England closes on Friday 17th April this week.
Coronavirus - financial support for licensed providers in Scotland announced
Support to help business customers in Scotland who may face difficulties with water charge payments has been announced.
Coronavirus - water companies call on public not to gather at reservoirs and lakes
Water companies are asking people to stay at home for the good of their health rather than visit popular water company sites like reservoirs.
Coronavirus - supply chain expert warns loo roll panic buying could lead to sewage blockages
A leading supply chain expert is warning that innocent consumer “substitution” of products could create serious consequences for other supply chains that a critical to society and life.
Water UK seminar looks at next steps needed to deliver net zero water sector
Water UK chief executive Christine McGourty hosted the water sector’s first net zero carbon event last week bringing together more than 100 water company, regulator and supply chain staff in central London.
WaterSafe partners with Home Builders Federation to reduce water leaks in new properties
WaterSafe and the Home Builders Federation have joined forces to help developers and new homeowners save water resources by preventing leaks in pipes and plumbing.
Welsh Water relaunches free and confidential pesticide disposal scheme for land managers and farmers
Welsh Water has opened a registration window for farmers, growers and land managers in Wales to dispose of any unwanted pesticides and herbicides as part of their free and confidential PestSmart project.
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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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