New report warns 72% of UK population unaware that demand for water could soon outstrip supply
A new report is warning that the majority of the UK population are unaware that demand for water could soon outstrip supply - 72% of people believe we have enough water to meet our needs and many engage in high wastage behaviours.
Future Water: have the drivers of value in the water sector changed?
In the third of our regular series of comment on key issues for the UK water sector by the Future Water association, Chief Executive Paul Horton and Richard Laikin, Director at RL Strategy Consulting, ask whether the drivers of value in the water sector have changed.
Affinity Water and Cambridge Water expand cover crop funding scheme to reduce nitrate levels in groundwater
Affinity Water and Cambridge Water are working in collaboration with farmers to expand the scheme to enhance ecosystem services provided from the farmed land around their water sources.
WRSE launches consultation on Resilience Framework for regional water resources plan
Water Resources South East (WRSE), the alliance of the six water companies that cover the South East region of England, has today published the Resilience Framework it proposes to use in the development of its regional plan.
East of England’s demand for water reaches midsummer heatwave levels during lockdown
East of England’s demand for water has reached midsummer heatwave levels during lockdown, according to Anglian Water.
Met Office reports driest May on record in England
It has been the sunniest Spring on record for the UK, while May has become the sunniest calendar month on record in the UK and the driest May on record in England, according to latest weather data released by the Met Office.
Demand for water surges due to hot weather and Coronavirus lockdown
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies is warning that demand for water has surged due to hot weather and the Coronavirus lockdown and is urging households to use water wisely.
COVID19 - professional clothing association offers help sourcing PPE for water sector workforce
The head of the UK’s professional clothing trade association has assured the water industry it will do all it can to direct businesses to suppliers who are familiar with the sourcing and production of essential protective clothing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
National Infrastructure Commission report says vital UK infrastructure must be ready for the future
The past is not always the best guide to the future and proactive steps are needed to ensure the UK’s infrastructure can remain resilient, according to a new report by the National Infrastructure Commission.
Irish Water - domestic water usage increases by an average of 20% during COVID-19 lockdown
Irish Water has reported that domestic water usage has increased by an average of 20% during the COVID-19 lockdown, with households using an additional 24 litres of water per person per day.
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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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