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July 2010
- 30-Jul-2010: Waterwise publishes White Paper.
- 29-Jul-2010: THE STATE OF THE UK’S INFRASTRUCTURE: 2010 AND BEYOND.
- 28-Jul-2010: IET Issues Last Call for Entries for 2010 Innovation Awards.
- 27-Jul-2010: Xergi Breakthrough in the Scottish Anaerobic Digestion Market.
- 26-Jul-2010: AECOM to design £35m London wastewater plant upgrade.
- 23-Jul-2010: Stormsaver Create More Time To Save The Planet.
- 22-Jul-2010: Clarity appoints Bob Darwin Vice President Utilities to target electricity and water sectors.
- 21-Jul-2010: Mouchel signs up to United Utilities’ AMP5 framework.
- 20-Jul-2010: Environment Agency procures 2D Flood Modelling Software from Halcrow.
- 20-Jul-2010: RADIUS SYSTEMS’ SPECIALIST SERVICES DIVISION UPLUS MAKES TWO STRATEGIC APPOINTMENTS.
- 20-Jul-2010: Hosepipe ban despite flood warning.
- 19-Jul-2010: Water Experts Plan Expansion into Kent.
- 16-Jul-2010: BIG FISH AT WEIDMULLER.
- 15-Jul-2010: Royal Haskoning’s Fola Ogunyoye appointed chair of CIWEM Rivers and Coastal Group.
- 14-Jul-2010: CABLOFIL TO MAKE WATER INDUSTRY SPLASH FOLLOWING WIMES APPROVAL.
- 13-Jul-2010: FORWARD-THINKING UK COMPANY DESIGNS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO TACKLE WORLDWIDE WATER LEAKAGE PROBLEM.
- 12-Jul-2010: Enpure is a RoSPA Award Winner.
- 9-Jul-2010: Deritend makes splash in water sector with major new contracts.
- 8-Jul-2010: World’s Most Advanced Semiconductor Foundry to Use GE’s Water Purification System.
- 7-Jul-2010: WATER UTILITY NETS TOP ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PRIZE.
- 6-Jul-2010: GPS PE Pipe Systems Wins Green Award.
- 5-Jul-2010: It’s a hat-trick as Veolia Water scoops industry awards.
- 2-Jul-2010: Climate Change and Sustainability - A “Waste” Perspective.
- 1-Jul-2010: Hundreds save water and energy with Tap into Savings in Redhill and Merstham by going ‘retro’.
June 2010
- 30-Jun-2010: New Joint Venture between Severn Trent Services and Response Group wins O&M Contract in Limerick, Ireland.
- 29-Jun-2010: EU bathing water quality remains high.
- 28-Jun-2010: Water companies propose policy overhaul in face of economic and environmental challenges.
- 25-Jun-2010: New report puts upland landscapes centre stage for UK carbon and water strategy.
- 24-Jun-2010: Securing a positive future for England’s upland communities.
- 23-Jun-2010: River monitoring goes green.
- 22-Jun-2010: Cranfield research to ensure water available on tap.
- 21-Jun-2010: £38m Carlisle flood defence scheme completed a year ahead of schedule.
- 18-Jun-2010: Siemens filter presses to help in gold recovery on Chilean/Argentinean border.
- 17-Jun-2010: Oracle Announces Availability of Oracle Utilities Mobile Workforce Management 2.0.
- 16-Jun-2010: Koch Membrane Systems named “Water Technology Company of the Year”.
- 15-Jun-2010: DUNDAS & WILSON APPOINTS NEW EU & COMPETITION PARTNER SPECIALISING IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
- 14-Jun-2010: Wessex Water Expands Collection System Modeling Efforts Using InfoWorks CS.
- 11-Jun-2010: Severn Trent Services-Apliclor Provides Chlorine Dioxide Disinfection System for Spanish Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- 10-Jun-2010: KENT JOINS TOGETHER TO USE WATER WISELY.
- 9-Jun-2010: SAINT-GOBAIN PAM UK DIRECTOR JOINS BOARD OF USIT.
- 8-Jun-2010: DURAPIPE ADDS TO SALES TEAM IN SCOTLAND.
- 7-Jun-2010: GE Dust Control Solution Helps La Coipa Gold Mine In Chile’s High Desert Save Nearly 12 Million Gallons of Water Annually.
- 4-Jun-2010: International No-Dig 2010 Conference attracts world experts to Singapore.
- 3-Jun-2010: Atkins to deliver Bristol Water AMP5 capital projects.
- 2-Jun-2010: ARCADIS APPOINTED TO SCOTTISH WATER’S COST MANAGEMENT COSULTANCY FRAMEWORK.
- 1-Jun-2010: MANCHESTER BASED ENTREPRENEUR HAS A GRAND IDEA FOR ACCESSIBLE TAP WATER ON THE GO.
May 2010
- 28-May-2010: Bluewater Bio achieves first sales in South Africa.
- 27-May-2010: Optimise Water (LLP) appointed for prestigious Thames Water AMP5 contract.
- 26-May-2010: Rick Bacon Named Operations Director for Severn Trent Services in Europe.
- 25-May-2010: Mott MacDonald appointed to provide consultancy services on Lower Mekong Basin Climate Change Project, Lao PDR and Thailand.
- 24-May-2010: Trolex, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial sensors and sensing systems, has just formed a new Industrial Division within the company..
- 21-May-2010: New innovative products awarded the Waterwise Marque.
- 20-May-2010: Mott MacDonald appoints new education and sustainability expert.
- 19-May-2010: West Coast Network Services create jobs as they secure United Utilities contract.
- 18-May-2010: UK’S ‘VIRTUAL WATER’ RELIANCE LEAVES INTERNATIONAL FOOTPRINT.
- 17-May-2010: Improving sludge digestion sustainability.
- 14-May-2010: H2O Support Services joins the Achilles community as it achieves UVDB Verify accreditation.
- 13-May-2010: Siemens intends its water business to grow twice as fast as the market.
- 12-May-2010: Bluewater Bio’s growth continues with board appointment of industry expert Dr Piers Clark.
- 11-May-2010: ABB wins $144 million order for water transmission system in Abu Dhabi.
- 10-May-2010: CIWEM HONOURS WETLANDS SCHEMES.
- 7-May-2010: NOV® MONO® EXPANDS OPERATION IN GERMANY.
- 6-May-2010: MemPulse MBR System to Help California City Meet State BNR Requirements.
- 5-May-2010: HAIGH GROUP KEEPS IT IN THE FAMILY AFTER MANAGEMENT BUYOUT.
- 4-May-2010: BIWATER SIGNS WATER PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE MALDIVES.
- 3-May-2010: University experts advise on €25 million overhaul to flood management.
April 2010
- 30-Apr-2010: Waterwise report shows potential water savings of 25%.
- 29-Apr-2010: Search on for developers to harness the potential of sustainable hydropower.
- 28-Apr-2010: Environment Agency disappointed with Combined Sewage Overflows appeal decision.
- 27-Apr-2010: Conference calls for legislation review to keep sewers ‘fat free’.
- 26-Apr-2010: Siemens to supply Trident water treatment systems to help bring the City of Amsterdam, New York water treatment plant into compliance with EPA regulations.
- 23-Apr-2010: Aqualyng starts the construction phase of the 50,000m3/day Caofeidian SWRO desalination project.
- 22-Apr-2010: Euro Environmental Group doubles revenues to become market leader.
- 21-Apr-2010: New MD for Central.
- 20-Apr-2010: NEW HEAD OF IT AT BUSINESS STREAM.
- 19-Apr-2010: Flood spending needs to triple.
- 16-Apr-2010: Water Treatment Plant Designed by SevernTrent Services-Apliclor and City Council Solves Long-standing Problem of Iron and Manganese in Puig-reig, Spain’s Drinking Water.
- 15-Apr-2010: Palintest Ltd. Win at the nebusiness Awards.
- 14-Apr-2010: Mid-Dakota Water District Turns to GE Advanced Technology to Increase Drinking Water Supply.
- 13-Apr-2010: Mott MacDonald Water for Schools initiative wins coveted CIWEM Award.
- 12-Apr-2010: NEW MENTORING SCHEME PROMISES CAREER PROGRESS.
- 9-Apr-2010: SHIFNAL OFFICE OPENING HERALDS NEW WAY OF WORKING FOR SEVERN TRENT WATER.
- 8-Apr-2010: Stormsaver helps Hull community health centre recycle rainwater.
- 7-Apr-2010: BIWATER SIGNS DESALINATION BOOT CONTRACT IN.
- 6-Apr-2010: Parsons Brinckerhoff to undertake tidal energy study in Cumbria.
- 5-Apr-2010: Rhys Davies accredited to ‘Responsible Care’ by the Chemical Business Association Rhys Davies accredited to ‘Responsible Care’ by the Chemical Business Association.
- 2-Apr-2010: Sovereign backs Euro Environmental Group.
- 1-Apr-2010: ITTWater & Wastewater expands capabilities with special Projects Team.
March 2010
- 31-Mar-2010: GRONTMIJ SPRINGS NEW FRAMEWORK APPOINTMENT.
- 30-Mar-2010: Queen’s University Belfast nets €3.5m for water quality research.
- 29-Mar-2010: Water and sewerage bills flat for 2010-11.
- 26-Mar-2010: Watery walks lead the way to better water quality for Ayrshire.
- 25-Mar-2010: Building a new water business model.
- 24-Mar-2010: GE Helps CONSOL Energy Turn Mine Water into a Useful Resource.
- 23-Mar-2010: Water firm fined after man put in intensive care.
- 22-Mar-2010: Land use policy critical for water resource management.
- 19-Mar-2010: What price can we expect rural areas to pay for urban flood control?.
- 18-Mar-2010: ACTION PLAN LAUNCHED TO TACKLE FUTURE WATER PRESSURES.
- 17-Mar-2010: SEMINAR TO ADDRESS WATER EFFICIENCY IN KENT.
- 16-Mar-2010: PINNACLE WARNS OF A SEVERE UK SHORTAGE OF EXPERIENCED HYDROLOGISTS.
- 15-Mar-2010: World’s Most Useful Tree’ Provides Low-Cost Water Purification Method for Developing World.
- 12-Mar-2010: Report on Adapting Energy, Transport and Water Infrastructure to the Long-term impacts of Climate Change.
- 11-Mar-2010: UK industry should develop new technologies to flood-proof homes.
- 10-Mar-2010: ITT Water & Wastewater supports new telemetry standards.
- 10-Mar-2010: EU legislation drives need for hydro-meteorological expertise.
- 9-Mar-2010: THE CRC ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCHEME – WILL IT DELIVER WHAT IS PROMISED?.
- 8-Mar-2010: Severn Trent Water to cut costs and boost efficiency with flexible working initiative.
- 5-Mar-2010: Customer Consulting develops methodology to help the water industry improve levels of customer satisfaction.
- 4-Mar-2010: Fibrecity will install water meters as it rolls out its Fibre to the Home connections.
- 3-Mar-2010: Scotland’s hydro potential.
- 2-Mar-2010: Flood resilience for UK infrastructure.
- 1-Mar-2010: Partnership approach sees north Wales’ water environment and wildlife set to improve by 2015.
February 2010
- 26-Feb-2010: WATER ENGINEERS’ CAREER PROSPECTS BOOSTED THROUGH FREE PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION OFFER.
- 25-Feb-2010: Mouchel Selected for Water Distribution Studies by South West Water.
- 24-Feb-2010: YORKSHIRE WATER IMPROVES DATACENTRE EFFICIENCY BY 25 PERCENT WITH KEYSOURCE ENERGY ASSESSMENT.
- 23-Feb-2010: The BSS Group plc - Acquisition of UGS Limited.
- 22-Feb-2010: Is it time for a comprehensive review of the financial regulation of water?.
- 19-Feb-2010: Environment Agency outlines flood investment plans.
- 18-Feb-2010: Improved Flood Warning Service for Infrastructure Operators.
- 17-Feb-2010: Thames Water selects Tamesis for £145m Crossness upgrade contract.
- 16-Feb-2010: Minister launches plans to improve local water environment.
- 15-Feb-2010: Flood report underlines need for infrastructure investment.
- 12-Feb-2010: New Version Enables Efficient and Accurate Collection of Field Data from Multiple Devices.
- 11-Feb-2010: Experiences with Rainwater Harvesting & Greywater Recycling and their Future Prospects.
- 10-Feb-2010: Water Index Will Offer Most Comprehensive Measure of Corporate Risks and Opportunities.
- 9-Feb-2010: Nexans wins a 26.5 million Euros high voltage underground cable contract for Victorian Desalination Project in Australia.
- 8-Feb-2010: Temperature rise could spell disaster for British wildlife.
- 5-Feb-2010: De-carbonising the water industry.
- 4-Feb-2010: Carbon emission reduction.
- 3-Feb-2010: BECOME THE NEXT ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR.
- 2-Feb-2010: Warning: Government River Pollution Targets Lack Ambition.
- 1-Feb-2010: GRONTMIJ SELECTED FOR HYDROGEOLOGY FRAMEWORK.
- 1-Feb-2010: Burdens launches Tradestore catalogue for ground workers.
January 2010
- 29-Jan-2010: IDE Technologies Wins Contract to Build Israel’s Sorek Desalination Plant.
- 28-Jan-2010: River basin plans published.
- 27-Jan-2010: Water Quality Expert Appoints New Scottish Operations Manager.
- 26-Jan-2010: ENGINEERING COMMUNITY CALL FOR EVIDENCE ON GLOBAL WATER SECURITY INQUIRY.
- 25-Jan-2010: Thames Water signals confidence in ABB instrumentation with broadening of sole supply status.
- 22-Jan-2010: New MD for Sutton and East Surrey Water.
- 21-Jan-2010: Water Utilities Indicate that Implementing Smart Meter Technologies is Critical.
- 20-Jan-2010: LAST CHANCE TO ENTER CIWEM’S LIVING WETLANDS AWARD.
- 19-Jan-2010: Burdens launches TRADE STORE catalogue for ground workers.
- 18-Jan-2010: ESR Technology announces 2010 training course schedule.
- 15-Jan-2010: Repair Work Fuels New Growth for Panton McLeod.
- 14-Jan-2010: Severn Trent Water Selects Azzurri and iPass For Field Force Connectivity.
- 13-Jan-2010: BALFOUR BEATTY AWARDED AMP 5 CONTRACTS WORTH APPROXIMATELY £600 MILLION.
- 12-Jan-2010: Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies UK appoints new Managing Director.
- 11-Jan-2010: New funding for growth at Intellitect Water.
- 8-Jan-2010: Water Prices in Scotland Kept Below Inflation Until 2015.
- 7-Jan-2010: Fashioning the Future Winners Honoured at City Hall.
- 6-Jan-2010: FARRER TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENT AGENCY CULVERT INSPECTION & MAPPING.
- 5-Jan-2010: UK Environment Agency gets EU prize.
- 4-Jan-2010: Recruitment - CSIRO require Flagship Director.
December 2009
- 30-Dec-2009: water@leeds.
- 24-Dec-2009: NEW TRAINING UNITS WITH CIWEM AND STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY.
- 23-Dec-2009: Plastics in Sewerage and Drainage Pipe.
- 22-Dec-2009: Long term regulatory frameworks required to translate investor interest into action in the environmental sector.
- 21-Dec-2009: Saint-Gobain PAM UK secures two further contracts with Severn Trent.
- 18-Dec-2009: Warning: River Pollution Targets Lack Ambition.
- 17-Dec-2009: Water Industry Experts Agree New Deal with Scottish Water.
- 16-Dec-2009: Multipart wins major accolade from Anglian Water for meter installation service.
- 15-Dec-2009: MWH wins multimillion dollar climate change contract for the European Commission.
- 14-Dec-2009: Publication of Independent Final Report on Charging for Household Water and Sewerage Services.
- 11-Dec-2009: SOUTHERN WATER NAMES NOV® MONO® AS PREFERRED SUPPLIER.
- 10-Dec-2009: NASA applies space technology to produce algae-based fuel.
- 9-Dec-2009: Inverness Flood Relief Channel.
- 8-Dec-2009: SWIG calls for creative talent to illustrate technological developments.
- 7-Dec-2009: Sutton & East Surrey adopt AMR technology.
- 7-Dec-2009: Van Walt offer DIVER Level Loggers to rent.
- 4-Dec-2009: Friess Appoints UK Distributor for Oil Skimming Technology.
- 3-Dec-2009: MWH Soft Dramatically Reduces Time Required to Design and Operate Unidirectional Flushing Programs.
- 2-Dec-2009: Raising the Bar in Flood Prevention.
- 1-Dec-2009: Better protection for homes and communities from flooding and drought.
November 2009
- 30-Nov-2009: PINSENT MASONS LAUNCHES 2009-10 WATER YEARBOOK.
- 27-Nov-2009: Global access to safe drinking water likely to decline next year.
- 26-Nov-2009: Ofwat delivers flat bills for customers.
- 26-Nov-2009: STEELWAY WIN BSF ‘BEST SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT’ AWARD.
- 25-Nov-2009: Courts urged to issue higher fines for environmental pollution.
- 24-Nov-2009: Flottweg Sets New Standards for Waste Water Decanters.
- 24-Nov-2009: Setting a New Standard for the Water and Wastewater Industries.
- 23-Nov-2009: INDUSTRY SURVEY SHOWS CHEMICAL SUPPLIERS REALISE SIGNIFICANT BUSINESS GROWTH BY REDUCING CHEMICAL USE AND COSTS FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS.
- 20-Nov-2009: Sir Steve Redgrave launches Environmental Scientifics Group - 'The new gold standard' for Environmental Compliance.
- 19-Nov-2009: New figures reveal biggest threats to rivers in England and Wales.
- 18-Nov-2009: HSE stats show respiratory diseases are still a significant concern.
- 17-Nov-2009: Finnish partnership to protect water quality.
- 16-Nov-2009: MWH Soft Releases Version 10.5 of InfoWorks, InfoNet and FloodWorks.
- 13-Nov-2009: MWH Project Manager wins prestigious national award.
- 12-Nov-2009: Tim Balcon Welcomes IPPR Research Document.
- 11-Nov-2009: Partnership completes a £110 million investment in drinking water.
- 10-Nov-2009: MeiStream Series Wins MID Approval.
- 9-Nov-2009: Softstart UK wins million pound order from Egypt.
- 6-Nov-2009: CONCRETE FLOOD PROTECTION.
- 5-Nov-2009: Metasphere wins CSO contract in Northern Ireland.
- 5-Nov-2009: SIEMENS DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO INDUSTRY WITH MECHANICAL DRIVES APPRENTICES.
- 4-Nov-2009: NEW WASTE WATER SERVICES DIRECTOR FOR SEVERN TRENT.
- 3-Nov-2009: South West Water launches new website to provide customers with greater online service offering.
- 2-Nov-2009: WATER INDUSTRY FORUM RE-LAUNCHES WITH FOCUS ON BUSINESS GROWTH.
October 2009
- 30-Oct-2009: MCERTS Scheme Helps Food Factory Make Savings on Effluent Costs.
- 29-Oct-2009: Dow Launching BioPetroClean Water Treatment for Oil and Gas Industry.
- 28-Oct-2009: PUMP SUPPLIES EXPANDS GLOUCESTER OPERATION.
- 27-Oct-2009: Stormsaver gets a slice of the action at Domino’s Head Office.
- 26-Oct-2009: Severn Trent Services Acquires P.S. Apliclor S.A., Barcelona-based Water and Wastewater Solutions Company.
- 23-Oct-2009: GRONTMIJ CHANNELS IRELAND’S FIRST WIDE AREA TELEMETRY SYSTEM.
- 22-Oct-2009: Gee and Karis join forces in Scotland.
- 22-Oct-2009: Viking Johnson help companies to achieve the Ofwat water leakage targets.
- 21-Oct-2009: New Service Concept for Busch in Scotland.
- 20-Oct-2009: Midlands Company to represent UK in European Environment Awards.
- 19-Oct-2009: Kingspan Water Publishes Guide to British Standard BS 8515.
- 16-Oct-2009: EXTRA FLOOD FUNDING WELCOMED STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION.
- 15-Oct-2009: Severn Tidal Fence: study on potential alternative to Severn Barrage.
- 14-Oct-2009: 'CSI-style forensics' will help prevent bathing water pollution.
- 13-Oct-2009: Mayor sets out plan to protect London's water supplies in a changing climate.
- 12-Oct-2009: TELEMETRY COMMUNITY RELEASE NEW WATER INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
- 9-Oct-2009: Putting £4 million worth of squelch back into the countryside.
- 8-Oct-2009: SebaKMT strengthens its offer with new recruits and new look support operation.
- 7-Oct-2009: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER CHOOSES NOV® MONO® FOR NEW FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT.
- 6-Oct-2009: AMEC’s UK environmental business appoints new head of sustainability services.
- 5-Oct-2009: GLOBAL WATER ROUNDTABLE CREATED TO ESTABLISH WATER USE STANDARDS AND ADDRESS CLEAN WATER ISSUES.
- 2-Oct-2009: Danaher & Walsh keeping the local traders happy!.
- 1-Oct-2009: New partnership to help Greek tap water quality.
September 2009
- 30-Sep-2009: NEW GERMAN COMPANY OPENED BY LEADING UK COUPLING MANUFACTURER.
- 29-Sep-2009: Leading environmental consultancy to open first Welsh office.
- 28-Sep-2009: The message no longer in a bottle.
- 25-Sep-2009: On target for skills pledge success.
- 24-Sep-2009: Historic Brixton breakthrough for London Ring Main.
- 23-Sep-2009: £16 MILLION WATER QUALITY BOOST COMPLETE.
- 22-Sep-2009: Credit Crunch does not cramp the Big Quiz 2009.
- 22-Sep-2009: Just a quarter of rivers in England and Wales are in good health.
- 22-Sep-2009: Recycled water works on their way.
- 21-Sep-2009: FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME PICKS UP SECOND AWARD FOR GRONTMIJ.
- 18-Sep-2009: Severn Trent Services Provides Fixed-Film Biological Denitrification Process for Wastewater Treatment Facility in China.
- 17-Sep-2009: MWH appoints expert in Fieldbus Control Systems.
- 16-Sep-2009: Memcor ultra filtration system for large city in Eastern China.
- 15-Sep-2009: HYBACS wastewater treatment plant installed for aqualia in Spain.
- 14-Sep-2009: New research confirms trees purify water - naturally.
- 11-Sep-2009: BIWATER TREATMENT WINS CONTRACT IN SCOTLAND.
- 10-Sep-2009: RADICAL RETHINK REQUIRED ON FOOD.
- 9-Sep-2009: BALFOUR BEATTY SELECTED FOR SOUTH WEST WATER ALLIANCE CONTRACT.
- 8-Sep-2009: First customer switched from incumbent water supplier.
- 7-Sep-2009: Brammer wins major contract with Thames Water.
- 4-Sep-2009: MWHSoft and Wallingford Software Combine Companies.
- 3-Sep-2009: Open letter calls on Government in England to strengthen plans to improve water environment.
- 2-Sep-2009: Save £200 a Year and Help the Environment.
- 1-Sep-2009: DUAL-MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY ENABLES BLOW DOWN REUSE IN GAOJING POWER PLANT.
- 1-Sep-2009: MULTI-LINGUAL EDDY HELPS RADIUS BUILD EASTERN EUROPE PRESENCE.
August 2009
- 28-Aug-2009: Stormsaver provides innovative rainwater harvesting solutions to iconic building in the East Midlands.
- 27-Aug-2009: WRc wins 7th Year of support to the Commission for Water Framework Directive implementation.
- 26-Aug-2009: Mott MacDonald leads second phase of Lake Victoria Water Programme.
- 25-Aug-2009: MWH and Halcrow win Programme Management Contract for Glasgow Drainage.
- 24-Aug-2009: Mouchel to lead water industry review of ‘smart’ metering.
- 21-Aug-2009: Veolia Water to build and operate the new Chartres Métropole wastewater treatment plant.
- 20-Aug-2009: Defra welcomes recommendations of anaerobic digestion task group.
- 19-Aug-2009: Greater meat consumption and demand for fossil fuels worldwide are expected to cause increasingly more harmful algal blooms and dead zones in coastal and freshwater areas.
- 18-Aug-2009: Hot water use key to cutting domestic emissions says study.
- 17-Aug-2009: Brooks Instrument Completes Acquisition of Celerity’s Instrumentation Division.
- 14-Aug-2009: NEW CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE REFLECTS CONFIDENCE OF POLYPIPE.
- 13-Aug-2009: MWH appoints new Principal Pipelines Engineer.
- 12-Aug-2009: BIWATER TREATMENT OPENS NEW OFFICE IN THE MIDLANDS.
- 11-Aug-2009: GET20% OFF THE NEW IET DRIVES & CONTROLS HANDBOOK.
- 10-Aug-2009: KOCH MEMBRANE SYSTEMS PROVIDES ULTRAFILTRATION EQUIPMENT TO BMW SPARTANBURG PLANT.
- 7-Aug-2009: FIRST ROUND FLOOD PROTECTION GRANTS ANNOUNCED.
- 6-Aug-2009: Veolia Water – A Refreshing Change for Local Water Companies.
- 5-Aug-2009: RMS keeps Irwell news flowing.
- 4-Aug-2009: Wallingford Software announces 10th Annual User Conference15th-16th September 2009.
- 3-Aug-2009: NEW GERMAN COMPANY OPENED BY LEADING UK COUPLING MANUFACTURER.
July 2009
- 31-Jul-2009: Landmark science warns Britain is facing dangerous climate change.
- 30-Jul-2009: NEW REPORTS HIGHLIGHT £20BN INVESTMENT OVER 25 YEARS IS NEEDED TO PROTECT ENGLAND FROM INCREASING FLOOD RISK.
- 29-Jul-2009: Wetland funding is good news for wildlife, but it’s only a start.
- 28-Jul-2009: Government’s New Low Carbon Industrial Strategy’s “Narrow Vision Risks Putting the UK at a Competitive Disadvantage”.
- 27-Jul-2009: Britain’s ‘artificial’ water shortage.
- 24-Jul-2009: ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECH EXPANDS TO NEW EUROPEAN HQ.
- 23-Jul-2009: Lanes gets 'Gold' and 'green' awards from Royal Mail.
- 22-Jul-2009: Newly-created BTU wins major Southern Water contract award in term agreement.
- 21-Jul-2009: Ibexis receives funding for remote monitoring technology.
- 20-Jul-2009: GE Helps Catalonia Region Make the Most of Scarce Water Supplies.
- 17-Jul-2009: Knowledge management enhances AUMA service.
- 16-Jul-2009: Yorkshire Water Customer Services Arm Deploys Impact 360 Quality Monitoring Software.
- 15-Jul-2009: MORRISON UTILITY SERVICES’ EXPERTISE FLOWS FOR SOUTHERN WATER.
- 14-Jul-2009: Zurich and Mexico City offices opened.
- 13-Jul-2009: Environment Agency revealed as greenest public sector organisation in 2009 Green List.
- 10-Jul-2009: English rivers fall behind European neighbours.
- 9-Jul-2009: Elster Group acquires SmartMeter™ business from Severn Trent Services.
- 8-Jul-2009: Technocover shares in United Utilities’ new framework contract for fabricated structures.
- 7-Jul-2009: The GeoInformation Group Announces UKMap Programme.
- 6-Jul-2009: Wallingford Software mobilizes asset and data management for water and wastewater operators –InfoStream acquisition.
- 3-Jul-2009: New research shows surprising attitudes towards health and safety.
- 2-Jul-2009: CIPD, IIP and HSE join forces to issue management guidance to help employers tackle increasing levels of stress at work as recession bites.
- 1-Jul-2009: Mott MacDonald helps highlight flood risk in Lincolnshire.
June 2009
- 30-Jun-2009: NEW CFO STRENGTHENS RADIUS SYSTEMS TEAM.
- 30-Jun-2009: Pall Corporation Wins Largest Membrane Water Filtration Project in Philippines.
- 29-Jun-2009: ADAS EXPANDS SERVICES INTO IRELAND.
- 26-Jun-2009: SCOTT WILSON AND BARNET COUNCIL TAKE STEPS TO STOP FLOODING.
- 25-Jun-2009: Biogas generates electricity and steam from wastewater in paper production.
- 24-Jun-2009: SEPA announces new initiative to tackle flood skills shortage.
- 23-Jun-2009: Halcrow’s double celebration at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2009.
- 22-Jun-2009: GE Technology Helps Chinese Manufacturer Conserve Water, Cut Costs to Meet Key Environmental Goals.
- 19-Jun-2009: Stressing concerns over water stress.
- 18-Jun-2009: Launch of Private Sewers Forum.
- 17-Jun-2009: Veolia Water wins Gold for Safety.
- 17-Jun-2009: VIDEO NEWS: Backwash Air and Water Distribution System Boosts Filtration Efficacy at Desalination Plants.
- 12-Jun-2009: AQUATECH GLOBAL EVENTS FURTHER DEVELOPS ITS PORTFOLIO.
- 11-Jun-2009: U Mole continues country-wide expansion.
- 10-Jun-2009: Flowserve Acquires CALDER AG, a Leading Supplier of Critical Proprietary Technology and Equipment for the Growing Global Desalination Market.
- 9-Jun-2009: Brenntag UK & Ireland secures Rohm & Haas agreement.
- 8-Jun-2009: Severn Trent Services To Move European Water Purification Business to Tamworth, U.K..
- 5-Jun-2009: Pulsar Process Measurement Ltd wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2009!.
- 4-Jun-2009: Siemens to provide a membrane filtration system for Highland Park, Illinois’ Water Treatment Plant upgrade.
- 3-Jun-2009: Dow completes merger with Rohm and Haas.
- 2-Jun-2009: Technocover shares in United Utilities’ new framework contract for fabricated structures.
- 1-Jun-2009: Robot technology for Bristol Water.
May 2009
- 29-May-2009: Dow Corning helps to increase water efficiency through drip irrigation.
- 28-May-2009: New premises for ITT Rental and Service Centre.
- 27-May-2009: MITIE chosen as partner for Thames Water Utilities Ltd.
- 26-May-2009: Free engineering guides to EMC and Harmonics with VSDs.
- 26-May-2009: Mott MacDonald helps Environment Agency assess flood risk in Kent.
- 22-May-2009: Halcrow sweeps the board at Waterways Renaissance Awards.
- 21-May-2009: Natural England calls for water companies to ‘stand firm’ in their commitment to the natural environment.
- 20-May-2009: Siemens to Provide a Large-Scale Pressurized Membrane Filtration System for the City of East Chicago, Indiana’s new Water Treatment Plant.
- 19-May-2009: Atlas Copco and ITT in alliance to provide energy saving solutions for wastewater treatment market.
- 18-May-2009: Businesses keen to get water wise for the environment says new poll.
- 15-May-2009: Stormsaver, a leading designer and manufacturer of rainwater harvesting systems, has secured their largest individual commercial contract worth £140,000..
- 14-May-2009: Water Active - ignores tradition again with the launch of the Water Active Directory.
- 14-May-2009: New Flood Forecasting Centre officially opened.
- 14-May-2009: Steelway strengthens expertise with new website launch.
- 13-May-2009: Natural solutions to flood management.
- 12-May-2009: Major win for RPS.
- 12-May-2009: CIWEM welcomes Flood Bill.
- 11-May-2009: Environment Agency recognises Bill opportunity.
- 8-May-2009: Hilary Benn publishes draft Flood and Water Management Bill.
- 7-May-2009: Enpure Limited wins top safety award.
- 6-May-2009: Environment Agency acts to reduce sewage overflows into sea and rivers.
- 5-May-2009: Innovative company defies credit crunch to secure £4.2m funding and create over 200 new ‘green jobs’.
- 1-May-2009: Cave Review of water markets publishes final report.
April 2009
- 30-Apr-2009: Ashbrook Simon-Hartley acquires Centriquip assets.
- 29-Apr-2009: Water industry shake up could lead to integration between the Great Britain and Scotland water markets.
- 29-Apr-2009: Microbial Array for Risk Assessment (MARA): a new multi-species technology for environmental eco-toxicology testing.
- 28-Apr-2009: Time to stand up for Our Rivers.
- 28-Apr-2009: MWH first in the UK to gain Achilles carbon measurement and reduction certification.
- 27-Apr-2009: University helps spruce up the River Don.
- 24-Apr-2009: Awareness low on water rights.
- 23-Apr-2009: Protecting rivers from misconnected wastewater systems.
- 22-Apr-2009: Surface water management plans guidance published.
- 21-Apr-2009: Preventing the cost and nuisance of sewer blockages caused by fats, oil and grease.
- 20-Apr-2009: Autodesk Announces Vancouver, British Columbia as Third City of its Digital Cities Initiative.
- 17-Apr-2009: Working together for Clyde water environment.
- 16-Apr-2009: Siemens to Provide System for Treating Flue Gas Desulfurization Scrubber Wastewater at the PSNH Merrimack Generating Station.
- 14-Apr-2009: Government rules threaten renewable investments, says business.
- 9-Apr-2009: Residual Chlorine Analysers flood into Northern Ireland.
- 8-Apr-2009: £8 million investment to create Northwest wildlife visitor attraction.
- 7-Apr-2009: Cranfield gains £80k to research the resilience of water networks.
- 6-Apr-2009: WATER INDUSTRY GAINS FOCUSED SUPPORT.
- 3-Apr-2009: Glebe Mines guilty of causing mud flood.
- 2-Apr-2009: The Wey forward for a flourishing water environment.
- 1-Apr-2009: HSE warns of the dangers of poor safety precautions after worker falls into pit.
March 2009
- 31-Mar-2009: New approach to improving the future health of waters in Tweed.
- 30-Mar-2009: Don’t turn your backs on positive relationships, water industry tells banks.
- 27-Mar-2009: Dunapack Hungary gets anaerobic wastewater treatment from Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies.
- 26-Mar-2009: Yorkshire Water enhances customer service with new storage environment.
- 25-Mar-2009: Dow Breaks Ground for Global Water Technology Development Centre in Spain.
- 24-Mar-2009: Fabricated structures framework.
- 23-Mar-2009: Saint-Gobain PAM UK introduces new water and sewer Product Manager.
- 20-Mar-2009: Exor enables Northamptonshire to collect on TMA fixed penalty notices.
- 19-Mar-2009: Dedicated rainwater harvesting team.
- 18-Mar-2009: Experts meet to ensure a sustainable future for Scotland’s water supply.
- 17-Mar-2009: Welsh Water Opt for Siemens as Single Supplier.
- 17-Mar-2009: VIDEO NEWS: ISIS by Halcrow – it’s just got faster!.
- 16-Mar-2009: Van Walt Ltd appointed exclusive UK&Ireland dealer for YSI Environmental Monitoring and Water Quality Meters and Systems.
- 13-Mar-2009: The Biothelys™ Grand Prix.
- 12-Mar-2009: Screening tool central to flood risk assessment.
- 11-Mar-2009: New user group to improve alarm systems in UK water companies.
- 10-Mar-2009: South East Water awards valve actuation framework agreement to Rotork.
- 9-Mar-2009: New contract for Staffordshire waste firm.
- 9-Mar-2009: 'There’s money in them thar' hills'….
- 6-Mar-2009: Grontmij wins Commonwealth contract.
- 5-Mar-2009: EPS expand in the UK by acquiring Conder Environmental Solutions.
- 5-Mar-2009: Microbial Solutions completes Successful Trial of Environmental toxin-eating Technology.
- 4-Mar-2009: Mott MacDonald appointed on Environment Agency flood risk framework.
- 3-Mar-2009: A kick start to water supply competition.
- 2-Mar-2009: Water and sewerage bills to rise by 1.1 per cent above inflation in 2009/10.
February 2009
- 27-Feb-2009: Portsmouth Water reinforces site security with Ultrasecure cylinder clamps.
- 26-Feb-2009: VIDEO NEWS: Prominent Ultromat® Three-Chamber Continuous Flow Systems.
- 26-Feb-2009: Aquionics Appoints New Vice President.
- 25-Feb-2009: May Gurney saves 10 percent on fuel costs within three months of implementing Cybit's fleet tracking solution.
- 24-Feb-2009: SebaKMT story continues with new recruits and new products.
- 23-Feb-2009: Earth Tech appoints a new account manager.
- 20-Feb-2009: Rainwater harvesting partnership.
- 19-Feb-2009: Mott MacDonald assists on Singapore water utilities project.
- 18-Feb-2009: Mono wins Yorkshire Water framework agreement.
- 17-Feb-2009: IETG is acquired by IDEX Corporation.
- 16-Feb-2009: Dow Water Solutions Selected for China Ling Ao Nuclear Power Plant Phase II.
- 13-Feb-2009: HSE awards major ageing plant study to ESR Technology.
- 12-Feb-2009: Dedicated industry team.
- 11-Feb-2009: Uncharted Waters 2009.
- 11-Feb-2009: Earth Tech sponsors green research.
- 10-Feb-2009: Agency selects Hyder for flood risk framework.
- 9-Feb-2009: Mott MacDonald is Technical Adviser to the Electricity and Water Authority Bahrain.
- 6-Feb-2009: Underwater inspection for Folkestone & Dover.
- 5-Feb-2009: Process Instruments awarded Northern Ireland deal for chlorine analysers.
- 4-Feb-2009: Severn Trent Water – Permits: a utility perspective.
- 3-Feb-2009: VIDEO NEWS: Mono NOV new launch.
- 3-Feb-2009: Cranfield to train water engineers to benefit Britain’s future.
- 2-Feb-2009: Environment Agency plans £20m of flood defences one year early to boost economy and protect 27,000 properties.
January 2009
- 30-Jan-2009: UK ORGANISATION BECOMES ENVIRONMENTAL HERO.
- 29-Jan-2009: PPE – One Life, One Chance.
- 28-Jan-2009: Siemens Purchases Sole Rights to ITT’s Portacel Product Line.
- 27-Jan-2009: Green Apple Award for environmental best practice.
- 26-Jan-2009: Cranfield to train water engineers to benefit Britain’s future.
- 23-Jan-2009: Speaker Line Up for 2009 IWO Conference Announced.
- 22-Jan-2009: Environment Agency plans £20m of flood defences one year early to boost economy and protect 27,000 properties.
- 21-Jan-2009: WRc launches new approach to Sewerage Risk Management.
- 20-Jan-2009: May Gurney partnership wins NJUG Award.
- 19-Jan-2009: MODERN WATER INVESTS IN WATER TREATMENT COMPANY.
- 16-Jan-2009: Attend the 2009 IWO Conference for free!.
- 15-Jan-2009: EU SKILLS PRESS RELEASE : Be a Winner in 2009 - Enter the Business Skills Awards for the Water Industry.
- 14-Jan-2009: PANTON MCLEOD UPGRADES ITS FLEET OF VEHICLES.
- 13-Jan-2009: AquaCare rises to the Western Challenge.
- 12-Jan-2009: Looking forward to flood risk.
- 9-Jan-2009: Brand new look for Partech.
- 8-Jan-2009: ITT appoints new Business Development Manager for Scotland.
- 7-Jan-2009: “Going green could keep businesses out of the red” says Environment Agency Chairman.
- 6-Jan-2009: NEW HIGH WATER MARK IN DRINKING WATER TRAINING.
- 5-Jan-2009: IRIS – Regional Sewage Treatment Strategy.
December 2008
- 23-Dec-2008: UV Disinfection Specialist Hanovia Appoints New Managing Director.
- 22-Dec-2008: DHL offers integrated supply chain solution for the utilities sector.
- 19-Dec-2008: New High Water Mark in Water Training.
- 18-Dec-2008: Launch of charter in battle to fight fat attack on sewers.
- 17-Dec-2008: Inspectorate concludes Pitsford incident investigation.
- 17-Dec-2008: The UK Water Sector: reporting sustainability.
- 16-Dec-2008: MAY GURNEY AND SEVERN TRENT OPTIMISE ENERGY FROM WASTE.
- 16-Dec-2008: WATER COMPETITION MUST MEET CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS.
- 15-Dec-2008: Cave Review of Water Markets publishes interim report.
- 15-Dec-2008: WATER QUALITY STANDARDS MET BY 96 PER CENT OF ENGLAND’S SWIMMING SPOTS.
- 12-Dec-2008: New Water Pipeline Unearths Ancient Artefacts.
- 11-Dec-2008: World First As Yorkshire Water Repairs Pipes Without Digging Up The Road.
- 10-Dec-2008: Launch of new concept for production of single-stage peroxide-crosslinked polyethylene pipes with Borealis BorPEX™.
- 9-Dec-2008: Hydrok UK Ltd appointed as the sole UK distributor for Cleartec Fixed Bed Media.
- 8-Dec-2008: Lab21 spins out environmental monitoring business to Cogent Environmental.
- 5-Dec-2008: Pulsar’s Blackbox CSO – A wonderful iDEA!.
- 4-Dec-2008: IWO patrons announced.
- 3-Dec-2008: Panton McLeod expands HQ.
- 2-Dec-2008: Steelway Brickhouse secures £1m - 2yr agreement with Severn Trent.
- 1-Dec-2008: New appointments at Enpure.
November 2008
- 28-Nov-2008: Water friendly farming initiative targets new catchments.
- 27-Nov-2008: Grontmij makes a splash with Polish utility firm.
- 27-Nov-2008: Hydrometer Group to become Diehl Metering.
- 26-Nov-2008: Brammer urges manufacturers to act quickly to secure interest free loans for energy efficient equipment.
- 25-Nov-2008: Measuring the infrastructure in the Water Industry.
- 24-Nov-2008: Emerson Enters into Supplier Services Agreement with Fluor Corporation to Provide Automation and Control Solutions and Services.
- 21-Nov-2008: EIB extends GBP100m for safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment in Wales.
- 20-Nov-2008: Taylor & Goodman wins Severn Trent contracts.
- 19-Nov-2008: Nitrate pollution prevention – help available.
- 18-Nov-2008: Severn Trent Water announces Engineering Consultancy Framework.
- 17-Nov-2008: Water companies urged to improve infrastructure and reduce water use to protect the environment.
- 14-Nov-2008: New report highlights the potential of large-scale water efficiency programmes.
- 13-Nov-2008: Too good to waste.
- 12-Nov-2008: ITT Water & Wastewater awarded major contracts with South East Water.
- 11-Nov-2008: Mouchel helps Northumbrian Water Limited upgrade its electronic content management system.
- 10-Nov-2008: Siemens to Provide Ireland’s Largest Water Treatment Plant with Onsite Hypochlorite Generation.
- 7-Nov-2008: Enviro-Fresh takes away the worry of rising water costs.
- 6-Nov-2008: Marshalls offer a simple solution to Future Water strategy.
- 5-Nov-2008: ‘Unique’ New Tool Helps Key Industries Factor in Biodiversity.
- 4-Nov-2008: Telemetry framework agreement.
- 3-Nov-2008: Environment Agency works with WaterAid to provide basic sanitation in Uganda.
October 2008
- 31-Oct-2008: Atkins awarded Seven Year Framework by Severn Trent Water.
- 30-Oct-2008: Mott MacDonald produces Drinking Water Safety Plans for Scotland.
- 29-Oct-2008: ARISON GROUP INVESTS $100 MILLION TO FORM“MIYA,” GLOBAL URBAN WATER EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER.
- 28-Oct-2008: Severn Trent takes new approach to 2010 asset management programme.
- 28-Oct-2008: AQUATECH AMSTERDAM 2008 MORE INTERNATIONAL THAN EVER.
- 27-Oct-2008: WATER WASTAGE WILL CONTINUE WITH FLAWS IN CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES.
- 27-Oct-2008: MWH appointed to Thames Water carbon accounting project.
- 23-Oct-2008: Process control for sludge incineration plant.
- 22-Oct-2008: Severn Trent Services Appoints Gary Richards as European Sales Director for Water Purification Group.
- 21-Oct-2008: SAMSA appoints new President.
- 20-Oct-2008: MWH provides green solution for Yorkshire Water at former colliery site.
- 17-Oct-2008: Screen star.
- 16-Oct-2008: Spectronic granted exclusive UKMAN-TECH distribution agreement.
- 15-Oct-2008: Aquatech innovation award for ingenious processing hospital waste.
- 15-Oct-2008: GRONTMIJ APPOINTS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FOR WATER IN IRELAND.
- 14-Oct-2008: River water quality improves for 18th consecutive year.
- 14-Oct-2008: Success is clear for RGU spin-out company working on US water.
- 13-Oct-2008: Tank and components partnership.
- 10-Oct-2008: UK DRINKING WATER SPECIALISTS BRANCH INTO AMERICA.
- 9-Oct-2008: FLORIDA MUNICIPALITIES MEET INCREASED WATER DEMAND WITH FILMTEC™ REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANES.
- 8-Oct-2008: Cambridge Environmental Assessments take the strain out of REACH registration.
- 7-Oct-2008: Siemens to Provide Wastewater Treatment Solution to help Chinese City Restore Water Quality inTaihu Lake..
- 6-Oct-2008: IMPROVED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND EFFICIENCY GAINS FOR SEVERN TRENT THANKS TO QIRE.
- 3-Oct-2008: Marshalls Delighted By The Balanced Approach In Front Garden Legislation.
- 2-Oct-2008: TAYLOR & GOODMAN WIN SOUTHERN WATER CONTRACT FOR PUMP REPAIRS.
- 1-Oct-2008: CIWEM WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENTIAL TEAM.
September 2008
- 30-Sep-2008: MWH and International Water Association form climate change partnership.
- 29-Sep-2008: EIC calls for action on innovation in the water industry.
- 25-Sep-2008: Stylish HQ for Three Valleys.
- 24-Sep-2008: Big Night For The Big Quiz.
- 24-Sep-2008: Fabricating ‘special’ Hydro screens.
- 23-Sep-2008: Mini sub helps deliver clearer, fresher water.
- 22-Sep-2008: Clearing drains and supermarket name.
- 19-Sep-2008: Solutions flowing in for Scottish Water.
- 18-Sep-2008: A ‘Neat’ decision – Neat3D team joins with MWH bringing 3D visual and animation skills.
- 17-Sep-2008: Kingspan Pollution Control's Technical Director is appointed Chairman of UK Rainwater Harvesting Association.
- 16-Sep-2008: Barhale acquires Tunneline.
- 15-Sep-2008: Photography helps to face climate change.
- 12-Sep-2008: Dow Water Solutions launches partnership with Virginia Tech and University of Texas.
- 11-Sep-2008: inge watertechnologies wins another major contract in China.
- 10-Sep-2008: Waterwise Marque helps you save money on water and energy bills.
- 9-Sep-2008: Longwood Engineering Manages Successful Installation of Storm Screens atYorkshire Water's Waste Water Treatment Works at Salterhebble in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
- 8-Sep-2008: Household Drainage – Problem Areas.
- 5-Sep-2008: Tana Water Opens Isle of Wight Office.
- 4-Sep-2008: British Safety Council pledges greater support to health and safety professionals with total training offering.
- 3-Sep-2008: Mayor launches ‘world-first’ strategy to prepare London for climate change.
- 2-Sep-2008: Saving water-life from water.
- 1-Sep-2008: Water bills rise by less than rate of inflation to 2010.
August 2008
- 29-Aug-2008: Wincanton and Arlington Packaging offer water authorities one-stop solution for emergency shortages.
- 28-Aug-2008: Higher standards for private water supplies.
- 27-Aug-2008: South East Water chooses Eptica to manage online customer service and meet industry regulations.
- 26-Aug-2008: Stormsaver supplies largest ever system.
- 25-Aug-2008: South East Water selects basis2 and Plus2 for combined business.
- 22-Aug-2008: Investigating economic benefits of flood resistance and resilience.
- 21-Aug-2008: Pitt to address The Future of Flood Management conference.
- 20-Aug-2008: Consumer priorities and resilience at heart of Severn Trent future plans.
- 19-Aug-2008: Water companies submit draft proposals for investment and bills.
- 18-Aug-2008: £130 million for water customers.
- 15-Aug-2008: Pure and Constant.
- 14-Aug-2008: New MCS Biomass and Roof-Integrated Systems Standards Released.
- 13-Aug-2008: New RSK Group company set to dominate water sector.
- 12-Aug-2008: Earth Tech wins £8.3m Leeds contract.
- 11-Aug-2008: Dow to Build Global Water Technology Development Centre in Spain.
- 8-Aug-2008: A new engineering degree offered by the University of Greenwich will help manage dwindling water supplies as demand increases in the Thames Gateway..
- 7-Aug-2008: Lancaster University acquires Partech mobile laboratory for water research project.
- 6-Aug-2008: MWH appoints Strategic Advisory and Sustainability Director.
- 5-Aug-2008: Lateral Seals Successfully Complete WRc long-term Infiltration tests.
- 4-Aug-2008: WGM Engineering becomes Hidrostal partner.
- 1-Aug-2008: High efficiency motors.
July 2008
- 31-Jul-2008: MWH and HACH LANGE sign Teaming Agreement for UK water industry.
- 30-Jul-2008: WRc awarded contract to review of the legislative requirements and responsibilities relating to on-site wastewater treatment systems and their impact on water quality.
- 29-Jul-2008: Does anyone know where we are going?.
- 28-Jul-2008: Report shows water efficiency can help save money and the environment.
- 25-Jul-2008: Aerzen partners with Griffin.
- 24-Jul-2008: Selwood acquires Glo Hire and Sales.
- 24-Jul-2008: CIRIA announce new SUDS training dates.
- 23-Jul-2008: Management Buyout of Ashtead Technology Rentals.
- 22-Jul-2008: CCTV used to reduce flood risk.
- 21-Jul-2008: Flood demonstration scheme for landowners.
- 18-Jul-2008: Microbial Solutions scoops Ford Engineering Excellence Award for bacterial technology.
- 17-Jul-2008: Safe storage for Sodium Hypochlorite.
- 16-Jul-2008: UK Pipelines launches new training centre.
- 15-Jul-2008: Flooding - Government needs to show strong leadership.
- 14-Jul-2008: Environment Agency welcomes findings of Pitt review.
- 11-Jul-2008: Benn allocates initial funding.
- 10-Jul-2008: Pitt publishes final report.
- 9-Jul-2008: Stonbury this year celebrate 25 years of Specialist Contracting in the Water Industry.
- 8-Jul-2008: Dow Technology specified for Sydney Seawater Desalination Project.
- 7-Jul-2008: MWH opens new office in the South East.
- 4-Jul-2008: Dow Technology selected to help alleviate water shortages in Cyprus.
- 3-Jul-2008: MCERTS Self Monitoring of Effluent Flow.
- 3-Jul-2008: Watchdog applauds Wessex for sharing benefits.
- 2-Jul-2008: Ofwat confirms Severn Trent Water fine.
- 2-Jul-2008: Fujitsu secures £4.2m contract extension with Environment Agency.
- 1-Jul-2008: £800,000 study aims to reduce surface water flows in sewers.
June 2008
- 30-Jun-2008: Water company seeks further expansion in Northamptonshire.
- 27-Jun-2008: Scientific collaboration seeks to develop new methods for better identification of contaminants in drinking water.
- 26-Jun-2008: Enpure Full Steam Ahead With Waste Autoclave Contract.
- 25-Jun-2008: Euroby Home and Dry With Veolia.
- 24-Jun-2008: All Party Parliamentary Group warned septic tanks pollute the environment.
- 23-Jun-2008: Environment Agency reports 12 months on since the summer floods.
- 20-Jun-2008: Water friendly farming initiative enters new phase.
- 19-Jun-2008: Energy & Utility Skills launches new Apprenticeships for the UK water industry.
- 18-Jun-2008: Vacon and Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies sign a global supply agreement.
- 17-Jun-2008: ITT Water & Wastewater acquires Arrow Rentals company in Ireland.
- 16-Jun-2008: Enpure celebrates a second consecutive RoSPA Gold Award.
- 13-Jun-2008: New and enlarged UK service workshop for Rotork valve actuators.
- 12-Jun-2008: Lloyd’s Register delivers its first PAS55 asset management certificate to water industry.
- 11-Jun-2008: PARIS SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT USES PNEUMATIC LINEAR ACTUATORS FOR PROCESS GATES.
- 10-Jun-2008: First Successes of Two New Qualifications.
- 9-Jun-2008: Earth Tech awarded flood recovery contract.
- 6-Jun-2008: 3i SUPPORTS BUY-OUT OF UPONOR’S UK AND IRELAND INFRASTRUCTURE BUSINESS.
- 5-Jun-2008: Ofwat recommends opening water and sewerage markets to competition.
- 4-Jun-2008: Upgrade Gives Environment Agency Improved Flood Forecasting.
- 3-Jun-2008: Further contract for Spanish blocks.
- 2-Jun-2008: RO system supplies 15 per cent of Singapore’s water.
May 2008
- 30-May-2008: Hydro International Acquires U.S.Wastewater Industry Supplier Eutek Systems.
- 29-May-2008: First Successes for New Qualifications.
- 28-May-2008: Business Skills Award for the Water Industry 2008 Winners Announced.
- 27-May-2008: UU offers extended payment network.
- 26-May-2008: WaterAid Launches Sanitation Animation.
- 23-May-2008: Albion cleans up naturally.
- 22-May-2008: Government missing its own targets on the environment – new report.
- 21-May-2008: Call for water-wise business to shout about success.
- 20-May-2008: Discharge applications turned down.
- 19-May-2008: UKSTT Awards Dinner pulls in the crowds.
- 19-May-2008: Country still under-prepared for flooding.
- 16-May-2008: EARTHTECH WINS THREE ENGINEERING CONTRACTS TO SUPPORT SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
- 15-May-2008: BIWATER WINS OUED SEBT SEAWATER REVERSE OSMOSIS DESALINATION CONTRACT.
- 14-May-2008: United Utilities extends AUMA framework.
- 13-May-2008: Five year Yorkshire contract for peristaltics.
- 12-May-2008: South West based SebaKMT lay foundations for growth.
- 12-May-2008: Boris 'Salts Out' Thames Desalination Plant.
- 9-May-2008: ECOPLAY LAUNCH PUTS CME SANITARY SYSTEMS AHEAD IN GREYWATER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS.
- 8-May-2008: WATER EXPERTISE LANDS KEY ROLE ON £28 MILLION SLUDGE DIGESTER PROJECT.
- 7-May-2008: Siemens to Strengthen its Water Business: Worldwide Re-organization Secures Opportunities for Growth.
- 6-May-2008: GRONTMIJ ACQUIRES LEADING UK CONTRACT CONSULTANCY TRETT CONSULTING.
- 5-May-2008: JP Pumps in move to optimise its Service and Repair facilities.
- 2-May-2008: Increased protection for sewer-flooded customers.
- 1-May-2008: Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies UK appoints a new CEO.
April 2008
- 30-Apr-2008: Siemens Water Technologies to supply system for treating flue gas desulphurization scrubber wastewater at three Mirant power plants.
- 29-Apr-2008: MWH appoints head of Wastewater Networks Business in the UK.
- 25-Apr-2008: A framework for integrated sewer management in buildings.
- 24-Apr-2008: MWHled consortium develops desalination research forum to help address water supply issues.
- 23-Apr-2008: British Water recognises outstanding Cranfield students.
- 22-Apr-2008: Hydro International rides up Britain for WaterAid.
- 22-Apr-2008: Morgan Est appoints Iain Sutherland as water director.
- 22-Apr-2008: IETG Launches Consultancy Services to UK’s Water Companies.
- 21-Apr-2008: Picturing the environment.
- 21-Apr-2008: Testing the water.
- 18-Apr-2008: Summer 2007 Floods: A Very Singular Event.
- 17-Apr-2008: Ordnance Survey offers water companies a route to better customer service.
- 16-Apr-2008: National security challenges: climate change, flooding.
- 15-Apr-2008: Increased protection for sewer-flooded customers.
- 15-Apr-2008: Ofwat proposes £35.8 million fine on Severn Trent Water.
- 14-Apr-2008: Ofwat publishes its new strategy for regulation.
- 11-Apr-2008: Bluewater Bio in agreement with Infrastructure division of Indochina Capital to jointly develop wastewater treatment opportunities in Vietnam.
- 10-Apr-2008: Mono NOV Wins New Framework Agreement with South West Water.
- 9-Apr-2008: MICRO DRAINAGE MERGES WITH CARDNO.
- 8-Apr-2008: Enpure on the move!.
- 7-Apr-2008: MWH provides a ‘soft’ solution to a tough problem for Thames Water.
- 4-Apr-2008: 2008 OECD Environmental Outlook - How much will it cost to address today's key environmental problems?.
- 3-Apr-2008: Scotlandontap.gov.uk Goes Live!.
- 2-Apr-2008: Earth Tech expands into Eastern Europe.
- 2-Apr-2008: Cross-party report says current use of water ‘unsustainable’.
- 1-Apr-2008: Review shows that Scotland’s water quality is improving.
March 2008
- 31-Mar-2008: Conserving the natural environment must be mainstream for water companies.
- 28-Mar-2008: MWH wins UKWIR embodied carbon accounting research project.
- 27-Mar-2008: Take the initiative - Tap into WaterAid!.
- 26-Mar-2008: Scottish consultancy commission.
- 25-Mar-2008: Super size tank covers.
- 20-Mar-2008: Second Order for Leading Pakistan Power and Water Supplier.
- 19-Mar-2008: Lemonroyd opens and improves Yorkshire life.
- 18-Mar-2008: Climate change committee members appointed.
- 17-Mar-2008: Environmental Biotech drain clearing solution best and most comprehensive says Anglian Water following successful national FOG trial run by Water Research Centre.
- 14-Mar-2008: Gareth Mills appointed Director of MWH’s new Project Services Business Unit.
- 13-Mar-2008: Truck investment drives expansion plans.
- 12-Mar-2008: Siemens to Supply Georgia Tech with Water Treatment System.
- 11-Mar-2008: New qualifications available for apprentices in the Water Industry.
- 11-Mar-2008: Chlorine dioxide – an effective answer to Legionella.
- 10-Mar-2008: New division for Water Sector.
- 7-Mar-2008: Distributors wanted for industrial telemetry products.
- 6-Mar-2008: Increased capacity and lower costs.
- 5-Mar-2008: Biwater delivers ahead of schedule.
- 4-Mar-2008: China Water, signs a 30 year concession Contract with the Government of Yancheng (China).
- 3-Mar-2008: WaterAid announces new Policy and Campaigns Director.
February 2008
- 29-Feb-2008: Flooding review group recommends fresh look at emergency planning and asset vulnerability.
- 28-Feb-2008: HACH LANGE creates new instrumentation team for industry.
- 27-Feb-2008: Consumer council welcomes Thames’ new tariffs.
- 27-Feb-2008: Scottish water competition is good for business.
- 26-Feb-2008: Competition is good for Scottish businesses.
- 26-Feb-2008: Improving the water environment – second consultation on river basin planning.
- 25-Feb-2008: Thames teams up with OneVu.
- 22-Feb-2008: New guidance to help protect environment from construction works near watercourses.
- 21-Feb-2008: Carillion completes Alfred McAlpine acquisition.
- 20-Feb-2008: Anglian Water to offer extended payment network.
- 19-Feb-2008: SLS secures Eppendorf partnership.
- 18-Feb-2008: Environment Agency takes key advisory role in York Stream restoration plans.
- 15-Feb-2008: MWH Constructors win health and safety award.
- 14-Feb-2008: ADAS leads mission to tackle alien species in Scotland.
- 13-Feb-2008: NERC Spin-Out Company raises £1.2 million to develop Innovative Wastewater Treatment Technology.
- 13-Feb-2008: Hydrok Ltd appointed as the sole UK distributor for the Steinhardt Water Technology Systems.
- 12-Feb-2008: Cutting carbon emissions: Water UK checklist.
- 11-Feb-2008: Not just another brick in the wall!.
- 8-Feb-2008: Environment Agency restricts application to abstract more water.
- 7-Feb-2008: Water Review Panel publishes final report.
- 7-Feb-2008: RSK Group acquires STATS, continues drive to become UK’s number one environmental consultancy.
- 7-Feb-2008: Securing water for the future – Government publishes plans.
- 6-Feb-2008: Major food and drink manufacturers pledge to reduce water use.
- 6-Feb-2008: Membranes for Poland.
- 5-Feb-2008: CSTS warns street works re-assessment is on the way.
- 4-Feb-2008: Joint bid to develop leak detection innovation.
- 1-Feb-2008: Siltbuster collaborates with Costain Ltd on £315 million development project.
January 2008
- 31-Jan-2008: Chemical industry and regulators pioneer new approach on chlorine safety.
- 30-Jan-2008: Two million accident-free man hours Not Out.
- 29-Jan-2008: USD 39.9 million DBFO New Zealand wastewater scheme.
- 28-Jan-2008: North coast wastewater treatment works opens.
- 25-Jan-2008: Major contract win to improve drinking water in Turkey.
- 24-Jan-2008: Consumer Council welcomes new Head of Policy.
- 23-Jan-2008: Thames Gateway can be ‘water neutral’.
- 22-Jan-2008: £12.5 million should go to Thames’ customers, not Treasury.
- 21-Jan-2008: MCERTS works for Aquamatic's wastewater samplers.
- 18-Jan-2008: New ISO standards to improve quality of water services to consumers.
- 17-Jan-2008: Homes protected.
- 16-Jan-2008: Staffordshire village receives ‘landmark’ water rebate.
- 15-Jan-2008: Environment Agency launches annual ‘State of the Environment’ report.
- 14-Jan-2008: Water re-use is a sustainable water supply for UK industry.
- 11-Jan-2008: Practical steps to water affordability.
- 10-Jan-2008: Plastic Pipe Fittings and Joining Technology.
- 9-Jan-2008: Save water in 2008.
- 8-Jan-2008: Revised guidelines for trade effluent control and charging.
- 7-Jan-2008: Unearthing rivers.
December 2007
- 28-Dec-2007: NISP helps Severn Trent Water maximise its CHP capacity.
- 27-Dec-2007: Flood risk sites should be no barrier to development.
- 24-Dec-2007: New Analytical Service to Meet Brownfield Challenge.
- 21-Dec-2007: Major RSC water report calls for higher quality.
- 20-Dec-2007: MWH investigates Manchester Ship Canal water quality.
- 19-Dec-2007: Major award for UV specialists GB Environmental.
- 18-Dec-2007: Ofwat agrees price limit increases for two water companies.
- 17-Dec-2007: Environment Agency releases summer floods review.
- 17-Dec-2007: Training for sustainable drainage goes nation-wide.
- 14-Dec-2007: JLJ Group wins export order for a Waste Water Treatment Plant from D.S.Smith Packaging Group in Poland.
- 13-Dec-2007: Young IWO Members Showcase.
- 12-Dec-2007: United Utilities Upgrades ‘Trouble-free’ Peristaltic Pump Technology at Haslingden Grane WTW as part of Framework Agreement.
- 11-Dec-2007: AMEC acquires water resources specialty firm.
- 10-Dec-2007: Four billion people live in countries threatened by water wars.
- 7-Dec-2007: MWH expands in Europe with Dutch acquisition.
- 6-Dec-2007: Local water watchdog challenges BristolWater’s proposed price increase.
- 5-Dec-2007: Soil fertility experiments will help ensure sustainable use of sewage sludge on land.
- 4-Dec-2007: WWEM 2008 announces conference topics.
- 3-Dec-2007: Efficiency trials and targets at heart of new action plan to cut water consumption.
November 2007
- 30-Nov-2007: Water efficiency programme a first for northern England.
- 29-Nov-2007: Stormsaver fuelled by BP Aberdeen installation.
- 28-Nov-2007: $4.2m extension to Virginia pipeline scheme.
- 27-Nov-2007: Mouchel completes flood risk study for United Utilities.
- 26-Nov-2007: Industry warned not to forget the hidden risks when selecting septic tanks.
- 23-Nov-2007: Ofwat says water companies must maintain levels of service to customers.
- 23-Nov-2007: Scottish Enterprise project benefits local employers.
- 22-Nov-2007: Tighter standards for bathing water quality.
- 21-Nov-2007: The Environment in your Pocket.
- 21-Nov-2007: Bathing season isn’t a washout.
- 20-Nov-2007: Grontmij expand presence in North West.
- 19-Nov-2007: World’s first climate change bill published.
- 19-Nov-2007: Ofwat ‘failing to match other regulators in encouraging competition’.
- 16-Nov-2007: New Water Apprenticeship Launched.
- 15-Nov-2007: Calls for New Design Regulations.
- 14-Nov-2007: Ofwat proposes £20.3 million fine on Southern Water.
- 14-Nov-2007: A sustainable water industry?.
- 13-Nov-2007: Review to assess prospects for improving customer benefit and innovation through water competition.
- 12-Nov-2007: Eurofins Announces New UK Food and Environmental Testing Laboratory.
- 9-Nov-2007: Acwa Services wins IChemE award for nitrate removal process.
- 8-Nov-2007: Ofwat consults on proposed bill increases for two water companies.
- 8-Nov-2007: Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Awarded Major Contract.
- 7-Nov-2007: Call for UK firms not to miss out on multi million pound opportunities in Saudi water industry..
- 6-Nov-2007: Complaints up almost 30 per cent, says water watchdog.
- 5-Nov-2007: Proton secures 4 year framework with Three Valleys Water Plc.
- 5-Nov-2007: HSC/E publishes Health and Safety Statistics for 2006/07.
- 5-Nov-2007: Environment Agency highlights need for review of reservoir safety law.
- 1-Nov-2007: Water butts in every garden by 2010.
- 1-Nov-2007: The Best of British.
October 2007
- 31-Oct-2007: £5.2 million contract to upgrade Albert Water Treatment Plant in Yorkshire.
- 30-Oct-2007: Ofwat launches its 2009 price review ‘approach’.
- 29-Oct-2007: Veolia Water chooses Saint-Gobain PAM solutions.
- 26-Oct-2007: Driving down pollution from car washes.
- 25-Oct-2007: Auld Firm achieves huge water savings.
- 24-Oct-2007: Water supplies secure as customers and industry save millions of litres a day.
- 23-Oct-2007: Customers not willing or able to pay for Tideway, says water watchdog.
- 22-Oct-2007: New hosepipe rules ‘bang up to date’.
- 19-Oct-2007: Increase in flood spending to 2011.
- 18-Oct-2007: Pipeline renovation systems demonstration day success.
- 17-Oct-2007: Water supplies secure as customers and industry save millions of litres a day.
- 17-Oct-2007: Charity race day reaps rewards.
- 16-Oct-2007: Dwr Cymru Welsh Water pleads guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption.
- 15-Oct-2007: Balfour Beatty Utilities wins South West Water Innovation Award.
- 12-Oct-2007: Joint initiative aims to stop pollution of Aberdeen burn.
- 11-Oct-2007: Broxburn flood prevention scheme.
- 10-Oct-2007: Beijing Capital International Airport reuses wastewater with ultrafiltrationtechnology from German inge AG.
- 9-Oct-2007: Environment Agency unveils record £13m works plan for waterways.
- 8-Oct-2007: MicroSite for New Water Level Sensor.
- 5-Oct-2007: Cranfield Master’s student awarded Water Engineer of the Year.
- 4-Oct-2007: Technocover awarded new United Utilities contract for site security products.
- 3-Oct-2007: Ofwat proposes £12.5m fine on Thames Water.
- 2-Oct-2007: Protection for 24 more ‘at risk’ rivers, lakes and coastal waters.
- 1-Oct-2007: Condensate – a problem that needs addressing?.
September 2007
- 28-Sep-2007: Water companies continue to invest for the future.
- 27-Sep-2007: Training ensures right advice - every time.
- 26-Sep-2007: Training of modern pipework systems ‘needs to be addressed’.
- 25-Sep-2007: Agency presents early findings of summer floods review.
- 24-Sep-2007: WaterSure offers a helping hand with metered water bills.
- 21-Sep-2007: Cranfield creates Toolbox to aid water safety.
- 20-Sep-2007: Consultation on changes to abstraction licence charges.
- 19-Sep-2007: Ofwat to review price limits of two water companies.
- 18-Sep-2007: Higher river levels as more carbon dioxide makes plants less thirsty.
- 17-Sep-2007: Scunthorpe: study set to determine the future of Lincolnshire Lakes.
- 14-Sep-2007: Siemens Water Technologies to Supply Produced Water Treatment System at Saudi Aramco’s Safaniya Plant.
- 13-Sep-2007: Chicago selects InfoWorks CS for city-wide sewer model.
- 12-Sep-2007: Summit to discuss future of water supplies.
- 11-Sep-2007: ITT Flygt makes United Utilities framework agreement debut.
- 10-Sep-2007: Culture of innovation should go beyond technical efficiency.
- 10-Sep-2007: Software has potential to cut UKwater companies' energy costs.
- 6-Sep-2007: Grontmij expands Scottish presence.
- 5-Sep-2007: Careers website launched for young people.
- 5-Sep-2007: Flood protection for UK.
- 4-Sep-2007: Have a say on the issues impacting our water environment.
- 4-Sep-2007: Estuaries in bid for special conservation status.
- 3-Sep-2007: Arup & British Water to host free 'Lost in the Flood' Seminar.
- 3-Sep-2007: WTW GmbH comes home to Burmarc Environmental Ltd.
August 2007
- 29-Aug-2007: Investment not compensation required.
- 29-Aug-2007: Double fine for water pollution.
- 28-Aug-2007: Mayor to appeal against decision to give go ahead to desalination plant.
- 23-Aug-2007: International Water prices continue to increase.
- 22-Aug-2007: Study will help predict extreme flooding.
- 22-Aug-2007: Water metering to become an option in long term plans.
- 20-Aug-2007: Enpure wins third consecutive safety award.
- 20-Aug-2007: Leakage falls by daily need of one million consumers.
- 15-Aug-2007: Water change is essential says IChemE.
- 14-Aug-2007: Have a say on the issues impacting our water environment.
- 13-Aug-2007: Environment Agency heads up major recreation study.
- 7-Aug-2007: Environment Agency gives flooded rivers a health check.
- 7-Aug-2007: Let the Agency do its job.
- 6-Aug-2007: Action needed to prevent further flooding devastation.
- 6-Aug-2007: Giant pipe secures water supplies.
- 1-Aug-2007: Chubb wins three year security contract at Anglian.
- 1-Aug-2007: Ex-offenders re-trained to meet skills shortage.
July 2007
- 30-Jul-2007: All ready to start pumping water to Gloucester.
- 30-Jul-2007: Consumer Champion Calls for Key Voice in Floods Review.
- 28-Jul-2007: Wastewater decision for Brighton.
- 25-Jul-2007: Lifting the burden of responsibility for private sewers from householders.
- 24-Jul-2007: Chair of Scottish Water.
- 24-Jul-2007: Rain everywhere but run-off has nowhere to go.
- 20-Jul-2007: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.
- 20-Jul-2007: 30 apprentices taken on in new training agreement.
- 18-Jul-2007: Ofwat sets out options to boost water competition.
- 18-Jul-2007: DBO contract for Ross wastewater treatment plant.
- 17-Jul-2007: 2007 Clarke Prize recipient highlights resource recovery to address eutrophication.
- 16-Jul-2007: The BIG QUIZ.
- 13-Jul-2007: Morgan Est appointed to South East Water framework.
- 12-Jul-2007: Single qualification for network operations.
- 11-Jul-2007: Dow Technology Helps Production of Fresh Drinking Water at Largest Desalination Plant in Southern Hemisphere.
- 10-Jul-2007: 5th Annual British Water Charity Golf Day 50% bigger than last year.
- 10-Jul-2007: Benn unveils campaign to inspire climate action.
- 6-Jul-2007: Competition regime not working, says consumer watchdog.
- 4-Jul-2007: Belgian CSO contract win.
- 4-Jul-2007: Tapping into water technology.
- 4-Jul-2007: Yorkshire wastewater upgrades.
- 2-Jul-2007: Severn Trent Services opens branch in Abu Dhabi.
- 2-Jul-2007: Local watchdog welcomes announcements by Thames Water.
- 2-Jul-2007: Water watchdog wants fines to benefit consumers.
June 2007
- 28-Jun-2007: Industry maintains drinking water quality.
- 28-Jun-2007: Scottish Water first under new framework.
- 26-Jun-2007: Aker Kvaerner wins £28 million project at Northumbrian Water's award winning Bran Sands.
- 26-Jun-2007: Hundreds flee over dam burst fear.
- 22-Jun-2007: £8.5m fine for United Utilities.
- 19-Jun-2007: Tapping into energy from water mains.
- 19-Jun-2007: Coca-Cola pledges to replace water.
- 15-Jun-2007: Government cuts could damage environment.
- 13-Jun-2007: Paragon Smooths the Flow at Anglian Water.
- 12-Jun-2007: Plant upgrade contracts in Ireland.
- 11-Jun-2007: EWT wins three projects in South West.
- 8-Jun-2007: Eurofins secures €28m environmental services contract.
- 5-Jun-2007: Pesticides forum publishes two reports.
- 1-Jun-2007: Dirty drains pose a problem says new report.
- 1-Jun-2007: Thames board structure changed.
May 2007
- 23-May-2007: Major planning reforms for a sustainable future.
- 21-May-2007: Maintaining Welsh Water’s hydrometric network.
- 17-May-2007: New boost for competition?.
- 17-May-2007: Billing and charges problems cause steep rise in complaints about water companies.
- 16-May-2007: Ofwat continues to protect water and sewerage consumers.
- 16-May-2007: New funding to support pilot grant scheme for flood resilience launched this week.
- 9-May-2007: Ofwat: Meeting the demand for water ?.
- 9-May-2007: Replace your old toilet with a low flow loo and save water.
- 9-May-2007: Apprentice Buys the Company.
- 9-May-2007: Union Seeks Talks Over Water Jobs.
- 8-May-2007: Environmental Biotech Goes Global.
- 8-May-2007: Environment Agency plans for River Don recovery.
- 8-May-2007: Ofwat moves to increase competition.
- 4-May-2007: UKSTT Awards go from strength to strength.
- 2-May-2007: Outstanding sewage treatment design at Minworth.
- 2-May-2007: CC orders price reduction following water merger.
- 1-May-2007: Pearson calls for big changes to water policy in hottest April on record.
- 1-May-2007: Relief needed for low income consumers in water-scarce areas.
April 2007
- 27-Apr-2007: Atkins acts as agent for US water mapping and tracking technology.
- 27-Apr-2007: Truths about our sewers.
- 27-Apr-2007: Three new water contracts for Sykes Pumps.
- 26-Apr-2007: Macro 4 helps Severn Trent Water improve service and productivity.
- 24-Apr-2007: Water industry fares well with rest of the world.
- 24-Apr-2007: Ofwat proposes £8.5m fine for United Utilities.
- 23-Apr-2007: Eimco Water Technologies - to supply a complete Biological Wastewater treatment system in Thailand..
- 23-Apr-2007: Seafield sewage works incident.
- 20-Apr-2007: Sensational Calibration Offer….
- 20-Apr-2007: UKTI Arranges Royal Visitor for Camlab.
- 19-Apr-2007: Itron acquires Actaris Metering Systems.
- 18-Apr-2007: Ron Duecker Appointed President of JWC Environmental.
- 18-Apr-2007: South East meter reading contract.
- 17-Apr-2007: Water UK appoints accreditation body for in situ lining of water mains.
- 15-Apr-2007: Celebrating 25 years of precision.
- 12-Apr-2007: CDM regulations come in to force.
- 12-Apr-2007: Bathroom manufacturers launch water efficiency labels.
- 11-Apr-2007: Worst climate impacts will be caused by water IPCC predicts.
- 11-Apr-2007: Giant mobile flood pumps pass first test.
- 10-Apr-2007: Peristaltic Technology Offers Benefits Over Rotor and Stator Pumps at Bamford WTW.
- 5-Apr-2007: Comments invited on Groundwater Protection Policy.
- 5-Apr-2007: Opportunities for UK companies Down Under.
- 4-Apr-2007: Counting the cost of regulation on water sector supply chain.
- 2-Apr-2007: A dated American view on Global Warming?.
March 2007
- 30-Mar-2007: New Vacancies at Water Service Northern Ireland.
- 30-Mar-2007: Field Sales Support Engineer vacancy at Palmer Environmental.
- 30-Mar-2007: Public to have a say in water company plans.
- 29-Mar-2007: Blue is the new green.
- 27-Mar-2007: A study is under way into how pollution from natural run-off water may affect the quality of shellfish grown in shallow marine environments..
- 25-Mar-2007: Hosepipe ban rules to be updated.
- 22-Mar-2007: New tunnel to give London a 21st century River Thames.
- 20-Mar-2007: Put consumers’ willingness to pay at centre of Thames Tideway decision, urges consumer champion.
- 19-Mar-2007: Is this the end of Private Sewers?.
- 15-Mar-2007: Put consumers’ willingness to pay at centre of Thames Tideway decision, urges consumer champion.
- 13-Mar-2007: Enpure staff support Steve Cooper in his bid to run the Marathon for CBIT.
- 13-Mar-2007: UK Government sustainable procurement action plan launched.
- 13-Mar-2007: Assessment of naturally-occurring radionuclides in England and Wales.
- 12-Mar-2007: Yorkshire Water Services select Landia for anoxic mixers.
- 7-Mar-2007: Top honours awarded to best water savers.
- 6-Mar-2007: New £5.2 million water main in Barnet.
- 6-Mar-2007: Brunel Research Shows Chemical Cocktail In Water Harms Fertility.
- 2-Mar-2007: Swap and save – can you beat the bill rise?.
- 2-Mar-2007: UK construction industry faces commercial extinction if it does not adapt to climate change.
- 1-Mar-2007: Grundfos Alldos acquire disinfection manufacturer Proton Water Services.
- 1-Mar-2007: Micro Drainage Workshop: New Developments and Flood Risk.
- 1-Mar-2007: Ofwat confirms water bill increases for 2007- 08.
February 2007
- 28-Feb-2007: Scottish Water concentrates on quality for customers.
- 28-Feb-2007: New Sales & Marketing Director at Uponor.
- 27-Feb-2007: Work made crystal clear.
- 27-Feb-2007: Communicating with consumers essential for tackling climate change.
- 26-Feb-2007: B&Q in new drive for water efficiency.
- 23-Feb-2007: Consumer champion welcomes ‘peace of mind’ for householders with private sewers: but at what price?.
- 22-Feb-2007: Householders will no longer bear responsibility for private sewers.
- 21-Feb-2007: Agency awards £500 million construction framework contract.
- 20-Feb-2007: UK wastes millions of pounds of aid on failed water privatisation in Guyana.
- 19-Feb-2007: Householders called to take up water challenge.
- 19-Feb-2007: Thames Water awards Hayward Tyler contract to modify High Integrity Valve Actuation.
- 19-Feb-2007: Weir to Sell Glasgow?.
- 16-Feb-2007: Water in the River Adur is even cleaner now that the second stage of a £3 million environmental improvement scheme is complete.
- 14-Feb-2007: Rotork wins Wessex Water’s first framework agreement for valve actuators.
- 13-Feb-2007: Scottish Water completes £6m Stirling clean up.
- 12-Feb-2007: Investment in flood protection must keep pace with climate change.
- 12-Feb-2007: Water UK says fresh thinking needed to create sustainable water services.
- 7-Feb-2007: Water companies set to tap addressing data of Great Britain's mapping agency.
- 7-Feb-2007: University of Surrey and DelAgua announce major collaboration for research and development in drinking water testing technology.
- 6-Feb-2007: Two weeks left to shape programme for water consumers.
- 6-Feb-2007: Ofwat consults on Thames Water’s change of ownership.
- 6-Feb-2007: Strong US demand for ADSORBSIA™ GTO™ media driven by new EPA Arsenic Regulations.
- 5-Feb-2007: One in 20 houses have misconnected drains.
- 5-Feb-2007: Partnership with major UK water company.
- 5-Feb-2007: Aging workforce highlights need for sustainable recruitment.
January 2007
- 31-Jan-2007: Waste, muddle and secrecy in Government – and this is just bottled water!.
- 31-Jan-2007: Proposals for more flexible policy on water meters.
- 31-Jan-2007: New report identifies skills need for contractors.
- 30-Jan-2007: Water metering – draft proposals published.
- 29-Jan-2007: Hawk's eye view protects the environment.
- 29-Jan-2007: African coalition rejects water privatisation.
- 26-Jan-2007: Reservoirs full, but water still needs to be used wisely.
- 25-Jan-2007: Sampling results from waters near MSC Napoli.
- 24-Jan-2007: Scottish Water fined £10,000.
- 24-Jan-2007: Indian restaurant leaves bad taste in nearby stream.
- 24-Jan-2007: Reducing the impacts of urban flooding – pilot projects announced.
- 23-Jan-2007: Last chance to enter the Business Skills Awards for the Water Industry 2007.
- 22-Jan-2007: £10m project under way.
- 22-Jan-2007: Clean water in the pipeline.
- 22-Jan-2007: Draft charges scheme for 2007/08 for Northern Ireland Water.
- 19-Jan-2007: Welcome National Audit Office verdict spells out potential for improving water resources.
- 19-Jan-2007: Uncertainty over efficiency projects.
- 18-Jan-2007: Minister welcomes lifting of hosepipe bans.
- 18-Jan-2007: Hosepipe ban update.
- 17-Jan-2007: Veolia wins Oman desalination contract.
- 17-Jan-2007: Grundfos integrates the Alldos dosing business.
- 16-Jan-2007: Plan ahead to keep afloat and tackle water debt.
- 16-Jan-2007: New approach to urban flooding to be tested.
- 15-Jan-2007: Dwr Cymru Welsh Water starts work on odour management project at Kinmel Bay.
- 15-Jan-2007: New £7m wastewater treatment works for Omagh.
- 15-Jan-2007: Oxfordshire reservoir plans take shape.
- 15-Jan-2007: Superior sewerage in Shrewsbury!.
- 15-Jan-2007: Work on £1.5million first time sewerage scheme well underway.
- 12-Jan-2007: House of Lord's feel Government ignoring advice.
- 11-Jan-2007: Keeping the power on.
- 10-Jan-2007: MCERTS and the Chocolate Factory.
- 8-Jan-2007: On the road to improving our water environment.
- 5-Jan-2007: Industry unprepared for new regulations.
- 5-Jan-2007: Murphy gears up for Phase 2 of Gatox scheme.
- 5-Jan-2007: Construction Begins at One of U.K.’s Largest Tertiary Treatment Plants.
- 4-Jan-2007: Ofwat changes the appointment conditions of Bournemouth and West Hampshire Water.
- 2-Jan-2007: Controlling dangerous substances in surface water - views sought on new proposals.
- 2-Jan-2007: United Utilities gives legally binding undertaking to change trading arrangements.
