Perth to use groundwater replenishment scheme to drought-proof city
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Australia has approved an application for a groundwater replenishment scheme as part of a climate-resilient water supply for the city of Perth’s integrated water supply scheme. In a drying climate,
Water trading: Welsh Water explores options for new resource suppliers
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is exploring its options to source additional water resources from new suppliers, including other water companies and industrial customers.
Investment in sustainable landscapes helps address water scarcity and maintain ecosystem services
Business participation and investment in sustainable landscapes can help to develop collaborative solutions to address issues like water scarcity, deforestation or ecosystem services, according to a new report released at the Forest and Landscape Investment Forum.
World Water Day – how technology is helping to overcome water scarcity challenges in the MENA
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Mat Toy, client director at Atkins, discusses how technology is helping to overcome the challenges of water scarcity in the (Middle East and North African (MENA) region.
Lincolnshire sets out major plan to tackle flood risk and water resources
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership has launched a major plan to tackle flood risk and water supply for Lincolnshire.
English rainfall levels in December amongst driest on record
The latest update from the Environment Agency on the water situation in England says December rainfall totals were well below the long term average for England at only 44% and in some areas were the second driest on record.
South West Water to drill two new boreholes
South West Water will start work this month on two new boreholes which will supply 8,000 customers in East Devon with drinking water.
Managing water resources: EA updates national policy & regulatory framework guidance
The Environment Agency has updated its guidance setting out national policy and the regulatory framework for managing water resources.
UK infrastructure National Needs Assessment – water resources and flooding are among key issues
Water resources and flooding are among a number of key issues highlighted in the National Needs Assessment (NNA) of UK infrastructure which is being launched today at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Greater Lincolnshire Partnership launches 25 year Water Management Plan
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership is today launching a Water Management Plan in the House of Commons setting out its strategy for water management, including flood reduction and water supply, up till 2040.