Yorkshire Water applies for 6 drought permits due to threat of serious water shortage
Yorkshire Water has applied to the Environment Agency for drought permits in the River Don catchment due to the threat of a serious water shortage in the South Yorkshire area caused by an exceptional shortage of rain.
Water UK - global survey rates Britain’s water and sewerage infrastructure as world class
A new global survey shows that Britain’s water supply and sewerage infrastructure is rated higher by people living in the UK than all other sectors apart from airports, according to Water UK.
SWAN Forum to hold 9th Annual Conference in North America
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) has announced that its annual flagship event will be hed in North America or the first time due to the booming regional interest in smart water technologies and rapid growth of the SWAN North American Alliance.
National Infrastructure Commission welcomes government plans to tackle drought and leakage
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has welcomed moves by ministers to tackle water leakages and drought which will be set out in a draft National Policy Statement this week.
Environment Agency chief calls on businesses and communities to prepare for climate change
The Chair of the Environment Agency is calling for business and communities to start planning now for climate change.
Water Plus and Waterwise partner to improve UK water efficiency
Water Plus, the UK’s largest water retailer business, has partnered with national independent advisory group Waterwise to boost water efficiency for consumers and innovation across the UK market.
CCWater warns water firms cannot afford repeat of Beast from the East failures
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is warning that some water companies could be “skating on thin ice” unless they are better prepared to meet the needs of all consumers during any major disruption to water supplies.
Waterwise Water Efficiency Strategy 1 year on - how is the UK doing?
One year on from the launch of the Waterwise Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK in June 2017, the project, which has led to a major policy shift supporting greater demand management, continues to go from strength to strength.
National Drought Group warns over possible pressure on water supplies in 2019
Experts from the Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency have asked the water companies to confirm that they are doing “everything possible to act early” to plan for possible pressure on water supplies next year.
Met Office extreme weather data shows UK heatwaves duration doubled in last 50 years
A new report by the Met Office which reveals further details about changes in the UK’s climate since the 1960 shows that heatwaves in the UK are lasting twice as long as they did 50 years ago.
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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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