New report warns 44% of UK excavation work puts critical underground utility assets at risk
A new report is warning 44% of all excavation work in the UK takes place without a thorough underground asset search, putting the UK’s critical utility infrastructure at constant risk of being accidentally damaged.
Measures to deliver deep cuts in household water demand require greater leadership and collaboration
Rob Lawson, Water Resources Director at Artesia Consulting explores the issues around Ofwat’s recent report on the long-term potential for deep reductions in household demand in the context of current AMP7 business planning.
Retail water market: Ofwat flags up untapped potential and poor performance by wholesalers
The business retail water market is off the ground, but not yet in full flow, according to a new report from water sector regulator Ofwat.
First-ever UK National Infrastructure Assessment calls for significant increase in flood risk investment
The National Infrastructure Commission is calling on the Government to put in place a long-term strategy to deliver a nationwide standard of flood resilience by 2050 - with funding for flood risk management increasing significantly over the coming decades.
Severn Trent launches Farm to Tap scheme to tackle metaldehyde in water sources
Severn Trent has launched their Farm to Tap scheme, offering farmers financial rewards and support for reducing levels of metaldehyde in their water sources.
United Utilities warns fire hydrant vandals are adding to current water consumption issue
Despite the warning from water company United Utilities asking the public to save water as much as possible, vandals are adding to the water consumption issue by tampering with fire hydrants.
CCWater warns water retailers risk customer backlash on complaints
The Consumer Council for Water is warning that poor performing water retailers could face a backlash from their business customers if they fail to address the causes behind a high number of complaints during the first year of switching in England.
Stonegate Pub Company Ltd applies for water and sewerage licence to self-supply at 690+ sites
Ofwat has launched a consultation on an application by Stonegate Pub Company Ltd for a water supply licence and a sewerage licence, with a retail authorisation limited to self-supply.
Waterwise launches Retail Leadership Group on Water Efficiency
Waterwise, the leading authority on water efficiency in the UK, has launched a Retailers Leadership Group for Water Efficiency to support and encourage water retailers to aim higher on water efficiency in Year 2 of the market, building on practice to date.
Nearly three quarters of customers hit by Beast from the East left without alternative emergency water supplies
A report published today by the Consumer Council for Water to coincide with the publication of Ofwat’s review of the Beast from the East disruption says nearly three quarters of households and businesses that were off supply did not receive any alternative emergency supplies of water.
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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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