Scottish Forum on Natural Capital launches dedicated resource for business
The Scottish Forum on Natural Capital has launched a 'Natural Capital Navigation' signposting resource to help businesses to protect and enhance the natural capital on which they depend.
UK –China Research Fund issues call for water sector proposals
The £200 million UK-China Research and Innovation Partnership Fund, part of the UK’s £735 million global Newton Fund, has launched a call for research cooperation between Chinese, Dutch and UK research groups.
CCWater expects ‘national’ complaint issues to rise when retail market opens in April 2017
Consumer watchdog CCWater is anticipating having to deal with new ‘national’complaint issues when the competitive water retail market opens for business in England in April 2017, according to its Annual Review for England and Wales 2015/16 published today.
Environment Agency grants permits for exploratory drilling site in East Yorkshire
The Environment Agency has granted environmental permits to allow Rathlin to carry out exploratory drilling at a site in East Yorkshire.
Bowsers sent to secure water supplies on Lundy island
Four South West Water bowsers have been sent to Lundy Island to help secure water supplies after a prolonged dry spell has left the island facing a water shortage.
Australian Water Survey launched
The Australian Water Association in partnership with Arup has launched the Australian Water Survey to investigate and compare attitudes to water use and security among water industry professionals and the Australian community.
Balfour Beatty warns over infrastructure uncertainty post-Brexit
Balfour Beatty is warning that the scale of the challenge needed to upgrade the country’s infrastructure has been increased by the recent vote to leave the EU, which is likely to have a significant impact on the UK economy for at least the next decade.
ICE President calls for commitment on infrastructure to lift post-Brexit uncertainty
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Sir John Armitt says political unity, bold decisions and commitment will help to lift the cloud of uncertainty over the UK’s infrastructure industry following the outcome of the EU referendum.
IPCC call for UK experts in climate change, oceans and cryosphere
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are producing a special report on climate change and the oceans and the cryosphere (SROCC). The UK Focal Point, based in the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), is inviting expressions of interest from UK experts to participate in the scoping of this special report.
ICE: flagship devolution report says infrastructure is key driver for rebalancing economy
The Institution of Civil Engineers has published its annual State of the Nation report - in a departure from the sector specific focus of previous reports, this year’s report looks at the impact of the government’s devolution agenda on the UK’s core infrastructure sectors: energy, flood risk management, transport, waste and 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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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. -
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