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.
British Water launches micropollutants technical group
A collaborative technical focus group has been set up by British Water to find new ways to reduce levels of micropollutants in wastewater.
Final call for funding applications for Source to Tap cross border land incentive scheme
A €1.2 million pilot cross-border Land Incentive Scheme, offering 100% funding for measures that will benefit farmers and water quality in the River Derg catchment area, Counties Tyrone and Donegal, is due to end in July 2020.
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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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