Anglian Water on track with £180m programme to install over 1 million smart water meters
Anglian Water is making rapid progress with the installation of 1.1million new upgraded water meters for homes and businesses across the region as part of a five-year project investing more than £180 million.
Government announces new water saving measures to safeguard water supplies in England
The Government has today announced new water saving measures to safeguard supplies, encourage water efficient products and introduce a more consistent approach to leakage; seven new areas in the South, East and the Midlands have also been designated as in serious water stress.
Climate Change Committee sets out key risks and actions to mitigate climate change impacts on UK water sector
The Climate Change Committee has published a separate briefing summarising how the water sector has been assessed in the CCC’s third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) published today, and what types of action to adapt to climate change risks and opportunities would be beneficial in the next five years.
WRSE member companies consult on drought plans
The six member water companies of regional water group Water Resources South East have each published their updated drought plans for consultation.
HS2 invests £100m in filters and pumps to address environmental concerns over water resources and water quality
High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd. has agreed to fund a £100 million investment in filters and pumps for water treatment plants to address environmental concerns over water quality and water resources in the Chilterns.
Havant Borough Council gives Portsmouth Water planning go-ahead for £120m+ Havant Thicket Reservoir project
Havant Borough Council has this week granted planning permission for a new reservoir in Havant to secure vital and reliable water supplies for the future.
Mott MacDonald appointed to two new Anglian Water AMP7 frameworks to support water resource planning
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Anglian Water to two new AMP7 frameworks to support their water resources planning for their region and assist with the preparation of their new Water Resources Management Plan for 2024.
New multi-sector taskforce takes radical approach to managing land and water resources in the Fens
An ambitious new multi-agency taskforce launched last week will seek to bring renewed prosperity to the Fens through a radical new approach to managing land and water resources.
Water UK and Waterwise launch 2021 Water’s Worth Saving campaign
Water UK has joined forces with water efficiency experts, Waterwise, to launch their 2021 Water’s Worth Saving campaign encouraging everyone to make every drop count this summer.
Thames Water reaches half a million smart meters milestone
Thames Water is celebrating a key milestone in its drive to protect future water resources – the water company has installed half a million smart meters in its region.