Mott MacDonald and Anglian Water to co-lead Water theme at COP26 Resilience Hub
Mott MacDonald, Anglian Water and the coalition leading the Water Pavilion have been confirmed as co-leads of the Water theme in the COP26 Resilience Hub.
World Meteorological Organization warns climate change disasters have increased five-fold over last 50 years
A disaster related to a weather, climate or water hazard occurred every day on average over the past 50 years – killing 115 people and causing US$ 202 million in losses daily, according to a comprehensive new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
CDP says apparel, financial services, and fossil fuel sectors have critical impact on global water resources
Environmental disclosure platform CDP has released the first-of-its-kind tool, Water Watch: CDP’s Water Impact Index which reveals the world’s most polluting and water-intensive industries.
Water UK encourages public to save water as summer holidays end
With the August bank holiday weekend approaching and mercury levels across the UK rising once again, families and communities across the country are being urged to play their part in helping to save water.
New report flags up potential new water transfer options to address growing water supply deficit
A new study for the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has identified potential new water transfer options to address the growing water supply water deficit which is projected to reach 3,435 million extra litres of water per day by 2050.
Water UK and Waterwise urge everyone to save water during nationwide heatwave
Water UK and Waterwise are urging everyone to save water during the nationwide heatwave when water usage is likely to be higher than normal.
Government launches new consultation on National Resilience Strategy
The Government has launched a new consultation alongside a Call for Evidence to help develop a National Resilience Strategy.
Environment Agency publishes updated inspection and operator guidance for owners of large reservoirs
The Environment Agency has published updated guidance for owners and operators of large reservoirs, including information on reservoir safety, how to register a reservoir, appoint a panel engineer, produce a flood plan, report an incident, together with a new requirement to prepare an inspection information pack.
Met Office - heatwave record for Pacific North West directly attributable to climate change
The UK Met Office has said that the heatwave records in the Western United States are directly attributable to climate change.
Eurocities publishes circular textiles policy statement aimed at making fashion more sustainable
Eurocities, the leading network of more than 200 European cities in 38 countries, has published its Circular textiles policy statement aimed at making fashion more sustainable.
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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
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