EU makes €44m available under first call for climate action projects in 2014
The European Commission has launched the first call for proposals under a new funding programme for projects dedicated to climate action - the LIFE Climate Action sub-programme will provide €44.26 million in 2014.
Environment Agency announces winners of 2014 UK Water Efficiency Awards
The Environment Agency and Waterwise have announced the winners of the 2014 UK Water Efficiency Awards - the most high profile awards scheme in the UK to recognise the water efficiency achievements of the public, private and third sector organisations who promote water efficiency.
UN and World Water Council step up partnership on water and food security
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Water Council (WWC) have agreed to intensify their collaboration in a bid to strengthen global water and food security.
Customer service takes centre stage at leading water conference
A record number of delegates attended the Institute of Water’s Annual Conference last week, which saw industry leaders and experts present their views on ‘delivering great service’.
Cuadrilla applies for environmental permits for fracking in Lancashire
Cuadrilla Bowland Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for three relevant permits for their Preston New Road exploratory shale gas site at Little Plumpton, Lancashire.
Water companies to set up new dispute service for household and non-household consumers
The water companies in England and Wales will shortly set up an Alternative Dispute Resolution initiative up to a maximum of £10,000 for disputes involving household consumers and £25,000 for disputes involving non-household consumers.
State of Scotland’s environment outlined in new report
The Scottish Environmental Publication Agency has published a new report on the state of the environment in Scotland - the first major update since it was last published in 2011.
New report says cross-sectoral cooperation key to managing water risk
Cooperation between businesses, water companies and the government will be key to managing scarce water resources and securing future supplies, according to a new report from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) launched today at the Royal Society in London.
Environment Agency updates groundwater vulnerability maps
The Environment Agency has updated its groundwater vulnerability maps to reflect improvements in data mapping and understanding of the factors affecting vulnerability.
European Commission says water quality excellent at most of Europe’s bathing sites
The European Commission has reported that the water at Europe’s beaches, rivers and lakes was generally of high quality in 2013, with more than 95 % of these sites meeting minimum requirements. Coastal performed slightly better than inland bathing waters, the data shows.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
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