Water Magazine

The December edition of Water Magazine is out now! Top headlines this month: • UK water partnership publishes recommendations to support the transition to circularity • Gates open on London's super sewer • University of Surrey launches innovative project to tackle water consumption • Governments launch largest review of sector since privatisation PLUS regular columns from: • Oliver Grievson - AtkinsRéalis • Stuart Crisp, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. PLUS editorial features on: • Data analytics & digitalisation • Energy efficiency & power management • SuDS, drainage & flood prevention AND much more. Read it as a digital flipbook here... https://lnkd.in/ezfpzQge #watermagazine #waterindustry #wastewaterindustry #waternews #waterindustrynews Special thanks this month to Craig Webb, SAVECO Environmental Limited for the festive themed front cover! Have a Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year!

Artificial intelligence can provide critical insights into how complex mixtures of chemicals in rivers affect aquatic life – paving the way for better environmental protection. A new approach, developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham, demonstrates how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) methods can help identify potentially harmful chemical substances in rivers by monitoring their effects on tiny water fleas (Daphnia).  Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/epPRU9xW #watermagazine #water #rivers #chemicals #aquatic

Big news day today... Ofwat approves £104 billion upgrade for the water sector Ofwat also finds Thames Water has broken dividend payment rules and proposes £18m penalty MPs launch new inquiry to scrutinise the breadth of issues confronting the water sector For theses stories and more, head over to www.watermagazine.co.uk #watermagazine #waterindustry #wastewaterindustry #waterindustrynews #waternews

Almost one million pensioner households in England and Wales could be living in water poverty by 2029/30 if the UK Government doesn’t introduce a single social tariff, according to a new report by charity Independent Age. This is an increase from 2022/23 when there were 750,000 pensioner households living in water poverty. The report, Looking for a Lifeline, also found that those from racially minoritised groups are more likely to live in water poverty, which is defined as households spending more than 3% of their income after housing costs on water. Read the full story here... https://lnkd.in/eG5hMeYe #water #waterpoverty #waterindustry #watermagazine

The Government has confirmed that water customers around the country will benefit from significantly higher payments to compensate them for water company service failures. Full story here... https://lnkd.in/eceZppfs #watermagazine #waterindustry #wastewaterindustry 

ICO calls for all water companies to publish sewage discharge data Full story here... https://lnkd.in/eFSsJq-E Information Commissioner's Office #watermagazine #waterindustry #wastewaterindustry #information #sewage

Environment Agency publishes major update to national flood and coastal erosion risk assessment Full story here... https://lnkd.in/et3MhyBQ Environment Agency #watermagazine #waterindustry #coastalerosion #flooding #floodmanagement

OEP investigation concludes Defra, EA and Ofwat failed to comply with environmental law in relation to sewage discharges Full story here... https://lnkd.in/e_Z4SCKi The Office for Environmental Protection

Planning system overhaul to accelerate housebuilding must enable not limit acceleration of climate resilience, says CIWEM Director of Policy Alastair Chisholm. He recently shared his thoughts with Water Magazine on the Government's updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efKp7RBj

🚰 Strategic Opportunity for UK Water Utilities As AMP8 (2025-2030) approaches, UK water companies face critical decisions to effectively navigate this five-year regulatory cycle. It's a pivotal moment to rethink strategies and prioritise key objectives. In this interview with Water Magazine, Dr Mikael Khan, SUEZ UK General Manager highlights how outsourcing critical tasks such as emergency response and complex sampling operations can bring significant benefits. By focusing on their strengths and partnering with trusted experts, water utilities can meet regulatory challenges head-on while driving sustainable success. Watch the full interview at: https://ow.ly/l7zY50UkzBO