National Drought Group warns of growing concerns over impacts of prolonged dry weather
The National Drought Group is warning of growing concerns over the potential impacts of prolonged dry weather on the environment.
Civil engineering leaders back Infrastructure Commission’s plan for UK’s long-term infrastructure
A new policy paper from the leading professional body for civil engineers is calling on the government to accept in full the recommendations made in the National Infrastructure Assessment.
Environment Agency uses drones to detect illegal water abstractions
The Environment Agency will be using drones for the first time this summer to gather information about illegal abstraction in East Anglia’s fenland areas.
Government consults on reducing personal water consumption
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published pans to encourage customers to save water in their everyday lives and to introduce a personal water consumption target.
Climate change - CCC warns UK credibility depends on Government ramping up action
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is warning that the UK’s credibility on climate change rests on Government action over next 18 months.
CCWater - water cos not addressing households’ concerns over fair bills
Water companies are failing to convince enough households their bills are fair and they provide value for money, according to a new report by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
65% of UK consumers want more transparency in water company expenditure
Almost two-thirds (65%) of UK consumers are calling out for greater transparency in how bill payments are spent by water suppliers, according to new research.
Stantec's Tim Williams takes a look at where PR19 is heading
With the publication date for Ofwat to publish more draft determinations on water company PR19 business plans fast approaching, Tim Williams, Strategic Growth & Business Development Director for Water at Stantec, takes an in-depth look in an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing at how the story has unfolded to date, and where the sector is heading.
EU invests €35 million in cross-border water quality project between Northern Ireland Water and Irish Water
A major cross-border project which aims to improve water quality in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle through enhanced wastewater treatment has been officially launched in Derry.
Heathrow expansion – potential for significant negative impacts on floodplain, rivers and lakes
Heathrow Airport’s consultation on its preferred expansion masterplan – known as the Design Consent Order Project - published this week includes details of potentially significant negative impacts on the surrounding floodplain, rivers and lakes.
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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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