Poll shows 93% of Brits support fatberg fight, but 59% oppose a wet wipe ban
The majority of Britons - 59% - would not support the proposed government ban on disposable wipes, despite 93% of people agreeing that the British public needs more education on the dangers of fatbergs, according to new research from Lanes Group plc.
EU offers more support to European farmers coping with droughts
The European Commission is providing more support to Europe's farmers this summer, as they continue to cope with the difficulties of extreme droughts.
Water companies tell Gove they have increased action on fixing leaks
Water companies have confirmed they are taking extra action to fix leaks this summer, and are planning ambitious new leakage targets for the future.
Met Office - 9 of UK's warmest years have occurred since 2002
The latest State of the UK Climate report produced by the Met Office shows that nine of the 10 warmest years for the UK have occurred since 2002 and that seven of the 10 wettest years for the UK have occurred since 1998.
Farmers call emergency drought summit amid fears for agriculture
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is seeking urgent action to address the growing impact of the dry, hot weather on farms across the country.
GMB continues campaign to bring water companies back into public ownership
The GMB union is continuing with its campaign to bring the water companies back into public ownership.
CCWater - water cos should take action to boost “unimpressive levels” of customer satisfaction
Water companies should take decisive action to boost unimpressive levels of customer satisfaction with fairness and value for money, according to a report by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
Commons Committee warns heat-related deaths set to treble by 2050 unless Govt acts
A House of Commons Parliamentary Committee is warning that heat-related deaths are set to treble by 2050 and that the higher temperatures which caused 2000+ deaths in 2003 will be the summer norm by the 2040s.
Environment Agency steps up response to mounting impacts of dry weather & drought risk
The Environment Agency is stepping up its response to tackle the mounting impacts of continued dry weather and coordinate action to maintain water supplies and manage the other risks associated with drought.
Heatwave continues – Met Office issues health alert with temperatures into the mid 30s Celsius
The Met Office has issued a health alert as the heatwave continues with temperatures set to rise into the mid 30s Celsius this week.
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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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