Noticias sobre Ireland
Thames Water completes Board and governance review
Thames Water announces the appointment of two non-executive directors, completing a major review of its governance designed to rebuild trust and increase transparency.
EU invests €35m to improve water quality in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle, Ireland
Cross-border project which aims to improve water quality through enhanced wastewater treatment.
Ireland may introduce water charges of up to €500 for households using excess water
The Irish Commission for the Regulation of Utilities will decide before the end of June whether to agree to Irish Water’s proposal to impose charges to households that use too much water, reports the Irish Times.
Alexa, ask Northumbrian Water…
The latest information from Northumbrian Water is now available via Alexa.
Irish Water invests €16M in wastewater treatment plants to protect the environment
Irish Water is upgrading the wastewater treatment plants in towns and villages around Ireland as part of a large scale nationwide scheme to benefit communities and safeguard the environment.
AECOM secures major contract with Irish Water
Global infrastructure services firm AECOM has secured a contract with Irish Water to provide Resident Engineering staff across its North, North East and North West regions to support the national water services provider’s major Capital Investment Programme.
EurEau elects Dr Claudia Castell-Exner as President
Europe’s water services elected Dr Claudia Castell-Exner as EurEau President for the next two years.
Clearing the FOG – a data-led approach
Water utilities have a major challenge working with local food businesses to prevent fats, oils and grease entering the sewer network, but a combined data and marketing approach could be the answer, says Michael O'Dwyer, founder and chief executive, SwiftComply.
Dublin to upgrade Ringsend wastewater treatment plant
Grant of permission will safeguard the environment and enable future population growth.
Brazilian and Australian researchers estimate the impact of gold panning on the Madeira River
By Elton Alisson | Agência FAPESP.
Wastewater reveals the levels of antibiotic resistance in a region
An international study compares the number of antibiotic resistance genes — which give bacteria the ability to withstand the effects of antibiotics — found in the water treatment plants of seven European countries, with Finland, Norway, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus participating in the study.
Veolia in 2018: strong growth in terms of revenue and results
Revenue rose to €25,911 million, up by 6.5% compared with 2017 at constant exchange rates, or 4.7% in like-for-like growth.
Smart technology for smart people
'If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it' (Lord Kelvin) or 'information is power' (Francis Bacon), are two great quotes we have heard many times, and are still true.
Cutting-edge underwater mining system can give flooded mines a new lease of life
There’s a more cost-effective way to reopen Europe’s disused and flooded mines. Scientists demonstrate how with a novel robotic underwater ore extraction system.
Irish Water completes a new pipeline from Vartry to Callowhill
The new pipeline secures and safeguards the water supply for more than 200,000 people in north Wicklow and south Dublin, one of the most densely populated areas in the country.
Irish Water and SEAI commit to a new strategic energy initiative
Irish Water has renewed the Public Sector Energy Partnership Programme with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the utility has committed to a new strategic initiative to embed energy efficiency in its operations.
Pat Donovan appointed CEO of Water Corporation
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced the appointment of Pat Donovan as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Water Corporation, for a term of five years commencing on January 1, 2019.
Xylem UK & Ireland welcome new Managing Director
Xylem has announced the appointment of Jason Howlett as its new Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, overseeing both the sales and services divisions of the business.