UKRI plans workshop for UK Marine Resources research programme
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is getting ready to invite applications to attend a researcher – stakeholder workshop on 31 March 2020, focussed on the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) research programme.
Stantec - a new approach to water resource planning
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Stantec hydrologist William Jacobsen shares his thoughts on what the future might hold for public water supply resource planning:
Cranfield and International Water Association announce scholarships for future water sector leaders
Cranfield University and the International Water Association have announced fifteen new scholarships to develop the water scientists and engineers of the future.
Number of English bathing waters classed as ‘excellent’ hits record high
There has been a sharp increase in the number of bathing waters classed as ‘excellent’ according to official figures released today, continuing an upward trend showing the benefits of record investment by water and sewerage companies.
How can the water sector improve communications at vital touchpoints?
Andy Mack, software services director at utilities customer engagement specialist, Echo Managed Services takes a look at at how water companies can improve their communications with customers at vital touchpoints.
Water watchdog warns 3m households struggle to afford water bills
One in eight households are still struggling to afford their water bills, despite the rapid growth in water company schemes designed to ease the burden on cash-strapped customers, according to the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
National Drought Group warns of potential drought measures if winter rainfall is insufficient
The National Drought Group is warning of the potential need for drought measures to be put in place in some areas of the country next spring in the event of insufficient winter rainfall to replenish groundwater resources.
ASA rules against Kimberly-Clark Ltd on flushability ad claims for Andrex toilet wipes
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has that found Kimberly-Clark, owners of Andrex, were misleading customers by not saying whether their toilet wipes were tested against the water industry Fine to Flush standard.
Businesses urged to join largest ever collaboration to reduce litter along five major UK rivers
Businesses, residents and organisations situated along five of the UK’s biggest rivers are being invlited to join the largest ever collaborative effort to prevent and reduce the amount of litter entering the UK’s waterways, and subsequently the ocean.
New Vision for Scotland’s water sector unveiled
An ambitious new Vision for the water sector in Scotland has been unveiled which will be at the heart of Scottish Water’s future strategy.
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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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