UKTI hosts webinar on export opportunities in French water sector
Companies that want to find out more about collaborative projects and opportunities for UK and French water companies to join up and address international challenges and provide innovative solutions in the water sector can take part in a UKTI-hosted webinar this week.
CCWater launches benefits calculator to help customers struggling with bills
Households struggling to afford their water bills are being urged by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) to use new online tools which could provide a vital boost to their finances.
Water Expo China 2015: China's water industry is booming
China’s efforts to improve its water industry via favourable water-related polices and increased funding put in place by the Chinese government for domestic projects have proved advantageous to Water Expo China 2015.
EU launches €5m call for proposals to address impact of agriculture on drinking water
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals to tackle the issue of agricultural pollution and its impact on the supply of drinking water - the European Union will make a contribution of up to €5 million.
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CIRIA launches survey on SuDS construction guidance
CIRIA, the construction industry research and information association, is seeking views from contractors and other stakeholders with direct experience of constructing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
Transport infrastructure expert to lead National Infrastructure Commission
The Chancellor has appointed Phil Graham as CEO of the National Infrastructure Commission - he joins the Commission from the Department for Transport, where he has worked on many of the UK’s most important infrastructure projects.
UK Government offers new onshore oil and gas licences
The Oil & Gas Authority (OGA) – the UK’s oil and gas regulator – has announced that 159 onshore blocks under the 14th Onshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round are being formally offered to successful applicants.
FoE :drinking water and national parks in fracking firing line
Friends of the Earth is warning that drinking water and national parks are now in the “fracking firing line” following yesterday’s vote by MPs to allow fracking for shale gas 1,200m below national parks and other protected sites.
Water watchdog calls for more action by water companies on leakage
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has challenged water companies to show more ambition in reducing the amount of water lost through leakage, in a new report published today.
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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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