13 Jul 2022
Scottish Water is set to invest up to £100m in technology to monitor its sewage pipes following successful trials. It said that investment in systems including remote sensors is set to improve its service to customers, protect the environment, reduce costs and assist in its journey towards net zero carbon emissions. The systems are designed […]
13 Jul 2022
Common medications, as well as illegal drugs, released into the environment can damage ecosystems and interfere with the growth and behaviour of animals and plants. The medicines that make us well are having untold impacts on nature, says a news piece from the Natural History Museum. After entering the water through sewage systems, rainwater runoff and factory discharges, […]
13 Jul 2022
Is water quality in British rivers “better than at any time since the end of the Industrial Revolution”? A comprehensive review of the Industrial Revolution claim has been published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, authored by researchers from the universities of Leicester, Durham, Cardiff, Bristol, York and Stirling as well as WWF-UK, the […]
13 Jul 2022
Environment Agency chief warns of irreversible biodiversity damage that could eventually kill off humans. A new Environment Agency study shows 41% of England’s native flora and fauna species have considerably decreased since 1970, with 15% at serious risk of extinction. As reported by Sky, in a speech to mark a new report on the extent […]
13 Jul 2022
Ofwat has announced a new “open access” competition for innovators as its £200m Innovation Fund evolves to encourage more diverse ideas to transform water services for customers, the environment and society. Ofwat’s innovation fund incentivises and rewards collaborative innovation in the water sector that meet key objectives for the industry around one (or more) of […]
13 Jul 2022
The independent London Flood Review commissioned by Thames Water examining the severe flooding that affected many parts of London in July 2021 has now concluded and has been published. The release of the investigation’s final report marks the fourth and final publication from the London Flood Review (LFR). It summarises the review findings and puts […]
13 Jul 2022
The Wales Better River Quality Taskforce action plans have been launched, which will lead efforts to improve public understanding of storm overflows in Wales and their impact on river water quality. CCW – along with Afonydd Cymru – will be providing independent advice and scutinising the work of the taskforce, which includes Welsh Government, Natural Resources […]
13 Jul 2022
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is calling for water companies to step up and take action after its annual environmental performance reports for water companies highlighted an increase in pollution incidents and decrease in compliance with environmental permits for sewage discharges. The deterioration in performance by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has led to the company being […]
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