Brexit: water sector supply chain concerns over infrastructure funding and regulation
Concerns about funding for infrastructure, investment in research, and environmental regulation are among the issues raised by British Water members in the aftermath of the vote for the UK to leave the European Union.
Quality of UK water environment continues to rise
New reports published by the Environment Agency on regulation, pollution and waste show that pollution incidents from water companies are falling while the quality of the water environment continues to rise.
World Bank Big Data challenge includes global water issues
The World Bank has launched an innovation challenge to develop big data solutions to strengthen climate change resilience, including global water issues.
Research shows different climate change models recommend polar opposite policies
New research from Warwick Business School has shown that models used by economists to calculate the effects of climate change policies can produce polar opposite recommendations.
White House OSTP launches partnership to harness global data for climate change resilience
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), World Resources Institute (WRI), U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) and a network of partners have launched the Partnership for Resilience and Preparedness (PREP) to help communities, companies and investors use data to improve climate resilience planning.
Wessex Water leads call to change misleading “flushable” wipes branding
Parents, environmental groups and water companies are calling on the manufacturers of so called “flushable” wet wipes, which are clogging up the nation’s toilets, drains and sewers to change "misleading" branding and packaging.
CCWater warns after customer complaints rise at ten water companies
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has warned poorer performing water companies to improve their service after it emerged almost half the industry saw a rise in customer complaints last year.
New European water reuse association launches
This week sees the launch of a new industry association for the European water reuse sector, Water Reuse Europe.
CCWater :1000s of struggling households miss out on lower water bills
Tens of thousands of cash-strapped households in England and Wales are missing out on support that could significantly reduce their water bills, according to the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
Atkins-led water report says UK faces “significant and growing risk” from drought
The UK is facing a significant and growing risk of severe drought impacts, according to the first study to look at the long-term resilience of public water supply published by Water UK, which represents all the UK water companies.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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