Early warning water system will detect disease outbreaks

A new £13 million Centre of Excellence in water-based health monitoring will be established at the University of Bath. The Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection, WBE@Bath, will develop a public...

Water supply partnership is industry first

South West Water and Water Direct have begun a formal collaboration to develop the water industry’s first end-to-end, fully managed and staffed alternative water supply service across South West Water’s supply area. South West Water...

SRM (Strategic Resource Management) can help you harness the full power of your data

In the contemporary business landscape, data has emerged as a key asset, serving as the lifeblood that drives decision-making and strategic planning. The 2020s have ushered in an era where businesses are inundated with a...

Evidence report supports efforts to improve river water quality

A new evidence report turns the spotlight on water quality within Special Area of Conservation (SAC) rivers in Wales. The report – by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) - complements their 2021 phosphorus compliance report and...

Rethinking Surface Water Management with SuDS

January saw three significant storms hit the UK, with road closures, rail interruptions and widespread flooding dominating headlines. Terry Wilkinson, Specialist Design and Application Engineer at ACO Technologies, discusses the impact of storms and...

A call for competition and innovation in the UK water market

The UK water market faces a number of challenges that demand attention. Now is a good time to explore its current state, examine the benefits of opening it up to competition and innovation, and...

Changing water infrastructure

‘By 2050 the UK water deficit is anticipated to be 4017 mega litres per day.’ Since this announcement in January 2022, major water companies have been developing plans to upgrade the UKs water supply...

Supporting success at the CMA

In the ramp up to AMP8, water companies are debating their final business plans with Ofwat via the CMA process. Aqua Consultants has experience supporting companies to build their plans and acting on both...

Workdry International announces strategic expansion with the acquisition of Vanderkamp Group

Workdry International announces strategic expansion with the acquisition of Vanderkamp Group, expanding its pump rental solutions footprint into Europe and significantly bolstering its technical solutions capabilities. Workdry International (Workdry) has acquired Netherlands-based temporary pumping solutions...

SEEPEX and Severn Trent boost Sewage Plant reliability

Minworth is the largest sewage plant within Severn Trent’s region, and the fifth largest in Europe. The plant operates 24-7, serving a population of around 2.5 million people in the Birmingham and Black Country...