World Bank says world still failing on water issues
New analysis by the World Bank shows that the world is still failing to achieve on its Millennium Development Goals for water.
Govt’s new construction strategy could be gamechanger for the sector
The UK’s civil engineering contractors have described the government’s new industrial strategy, due to be formally launched at today’s Government Construction Summit, as a potential ‘game changer’ for the sector.
How can the UK lead the emerging ‘smart’ water sector?
Increased dialogue between industry and government as well as learning from overseas experiences were just a couple of ideas put forward at a recent event on how the UK could take a lead in the 'smart' water sector.
Spending Round:South West Water subsidy increased & Govt committed to flood defence investment
The Chancellor’s Spending Round announcement sees the Government increasing the funding available to South West Water to £40 million in 2015-16 to enable them to continue to reduce their customers’ bills by £50 per year increased and a reaffirmation of its commitment to flood defence investment – but Defra has seen its budget slashed by 10%.
European chemical industry launches new water management project
The European chemical industry has presented a new sustainable development initiative on water management at an event in Brussels.
Constructing Excellence publishes sustainability guide for construction SMEs
The cross-sector, cross-supply chain organisation, Constructing Excellence, has published a new guide to sustainability specifically aimed at SMEs in the UK construction sector.
UK tops list for water quality satisfaction
The UK has ranked top for satisfaction with drinking water quality in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation Development’s (OECD) latest Better Life Index.
Green infrastructure should play greater role in UK cities for stormwater management
A leading British academic is arguing that without major changes in the structure and behaviour of key institutions in England , including the water companies, the Cabinet Office, Defra,, the Environment Agency and Ofwat, a complete transition to adopting surface water management systems using Green Infrastructure (GI) in England will not happen.
UK shale gas reserves up to 20 times greater than expected
IGas, one of the leading producers of onshore hydrocarbons in the UK, has said that UK shale gas reserves could be up to 20 times greater than originally thought following the completion of its studies of shale under its 100% owned licences in the North West of England.
Water companies to contribute to Defra-led catchment management initiatives?
The water companies have been flagged up in new policy guidance published today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as potential financial contributors to Catchment Management initiatives aimed at improving water quality.
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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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