Dramatic increase in frequency of UK temperature extremes and new records due to climate change
The Met Office is warning that climate change is causing a dramatic increase in the frequency of temperature extremes and number of temperature records the UK experiences.
WSP and water: Re-imagining our approach to a precious resource
David Tompkins, Associate Director at WSP, considers the transformative potential of the Circular Economy - from rethinking business models to resource recovery, he highlights the water sector’s role in aligning economic activities with global limits.
New data shows average global temperature hits new record for 12 successive months
The average global temperature has been 1.5°C above the pre-industrial era for 12 successive months, according to new data issued by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
British public backs Surfers Against Sewage’s call for independent public inquiry
An overwhelming majority (82%) of the British public support the next government setting up an independent public inquiry into the discharge of raw sewage into rivers and seas, according to new polling data from YouGov and Surfers Against Sewage (SAS).
New data shows utilities industry and their contractors second biggest risk to UK pipelines in 2023
New data from the Linewatch 2023 Infringement Report reveals that the utilities industry and their contractors were the second biggest risk to UK pipelines last year - utility companies were responsible for 15% of all infringements recorded.
Yorkshire Water tenders £12m AMP8 contract for company car leasing and accident management services
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for company car leasing and accident management services worth an estimated £12 million.
Water industry rejects BBC claims over dry day spills as based on “flawed methodology and inaccurate interpretation of data”
Citing “flawed methodology and inaccurate interpretation of data”, the water industry has strongly rejected claims in a recent article by the BBC which highlighted data as ’potentially indicating’ dry day storm overflow spills from all water companies in England.
Planetary-scale innovation explored at BlueTech Forum
An applied research project in Scotland involving the use of earth observation science (EOS) in multiple water applications was just one of many highlights of BlueTech Forum 2024 for Paul O’Callaghan, chief executive of BlueTech Research.
New report warns lack of training pushing engineers out of the water sector
A lack of training and opportunities to innovate are pushing more engineers out of the water industry, according to a new study.
Southern Water partners in groundbreaking project to tackle phosphorus pollution and improve water quality
Southern Water is working in collaboration with United Utilities, the University of Portsmouth, Wessex Water, Power & Water, Evergreen, Hydro Industries and Kolina to find new ways to tackle phosphorus pollution.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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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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