New WRAS study shows Brits underestimate household water usage by more than half
A quarter of Brits (24%)have admitted they have no idea how much water they use, according to a new study commissioned by the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme (WRAS).
Affinity Water warns of water shortages unless government acts now
The UK’s largest water only company, Affinity Water is warning that within the next 25 years and beyond, there may not be enough water due to climate change, population growth and increases in demand.
UK water sector launches initiative to create a new vision for the future
Organisations from all parts of the water sector are today joining forces to create a new, ambitious vision for the future.
Infrastructure Commission Chief calls on Government to set clear vision for world-class UK infrastructure
Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission has said the UK urgently needs to build a shared vision for infrastructure’s role in the economy.
Environment Agency Chief says we can turn climate change emergency into opportunity
Environment Agency Chief Sir James Bevan has said that while climate change brings “fearsome risks” it also brings huge opportunities and we can tackle climate change successfully if we get our response right.
New study suggests targeted behavioural “nudges” can increase water conservation
The targeted use of behavioural ‘nudges’ can encourage people to conserve water, according to a new research study by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Xylem MD warns: industry needs to change its mentality in order to combat water shortages
Following the prediction by Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan last week that England will face water shortages within 25 years, Xylem Managing Director Jason Howlett is warning that industry will need to change its mentality in order to combat the crisis.
New report warns world’s largest companies using more water despite growing water risks
Companies are reporting greater exposure to water risks yet withdrawing more water, according to new research by the non-profit global environmental disclosure platform CDP.
Water abstraction in England up 4th year in a row - 7.5% rise in 2017
Latest estimates of direct abstraction of water from nontidal surface water and groundwater in England 2017 published by the Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) show an increase of 7.5% from 2016.
Water watchdog says switching to a meter could help households tackle rising water bills
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) says that switching to a water meter could help thousands of households with rising water bills ahead of upcoming increases in April.
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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
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