Water - EC highlights gaps in how UK implements environmental law
A new European Commission initiative aimed at improving the implementation of EU environmental policy and law has identified tackling water quality as one of the three main challenges facing the UK.
Water UK: water sector performance dashboard updated with 2016/17 data
The water sector’s collective nformation dashboard, DiscoverWater.co.uk, has been updated with the latest information from water companies, Ofwat, Drinking Water Inspectorate,Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and Consumer Council for Water.
Bath Uni water team leads international collaboration to tackle poor drinking water in Mexico
A new international network of water security provision experts, led by the University of Bath’s Water Innovation and Research Centre. is aiming to address the limited amount of safe drinking water available in Mexico.
3D-printed water quality sensors set to revolutionize water industry
Researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada have built inexpensive and tiny devices using a 3D printer to inspect water quality in the distribution system which could revolutionize the water industry.
WASCs make environmental improvements but EA urges more action
The latest annual report on the environmental performance of the nine water and sewerage companies (WASCs) operating mainly in England from the Environment Agency says that the majority achieved close to or exceeded targets set to improve water quality.
New report shows nearly half of China’s provinces have failed to clean up their water
Much of the water flowing through the rivers of China’s major cities is ‘unfit for human contact,’ according to a new analysis of official government data.
NERC sets up scoping group for enhancing resilience of UK peatlands
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is inviting applications to join a scoping group that will develop the science case for a potential strategic research programme on enhancing resilience of UK peatlands.
Over 90 private water supplies in Ireland on boil water notices, says EPA
Over ninety private water supplies, affecting over 5,400 people, have been found to be on boil water notices, according to the Irish Environmental Protection Agency.
Europe: new report says water quality improves but challenges remain
The quality of drinking water and bathing water, and the effectiveness of waste water treatment across the European Union continues to improve - but challenges remain, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today.
Nottinghamshire Council gives IGas Energy fracking go-ahead
Nottinghamshire County Council's Planning and Licensing Committee has granted planning consent for an application by IGas Energy plc to develop a hydrocarbon wellsite and drill up to two exploratory wells in Misson Springs, North Nottinghamshire.