Noticias sobre Ireland
“The Underground Asset Register demonstrated that technology is not a barrier but an opportunity”
The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR), a digital map of utility assets under the ground, promises to make planning and executing excavations much easier for underground asset owners and save the UK economy billions, as just the economic costs of utility strikes alone are estimated at £2.4 bn a year.
Ayesa wins €95 million water project contract in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi National Water Company NWC has awarded the design of 190 sanitation and drinking water distribution projects to Ayesa, representing a capex investment of 5 billion euros.
Ireland referred to EU Court of Justice for failure to protect its peat bogs
The European Commission decided to refer Ireland (INFR(2010)2161) to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failure to apply the Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) to protect sites designated for raised bog and blanket bog habitats from turf cutting.
Europe to regulate the use of generative AI, with a focus on water and energy consumption
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing and shaping the future of humanity across nearly every industry, including the water sector.
Esh Construction launches National Underground Asset Register with Northumbrian Water
The digital mapping system is being implemented on projects delivered through the Repairs and Maintenance Framework with Northumbrian Water Group.
European Commission calls on Estonia and Ireland to improve wastewater management
The European Commission is pursuing legal action against Estonia and Ireland for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law concerning wastewater, as part of its February package of infringement decisions.
European Commission refers 6 countries to Court of Justice for failure to revise water plans
Today, the European Commission decided to refer Bulgaria, Ireland, Spain, Malta, Portugal and Slovakia to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failure to finalise the…
Artificial intelligence in the face of climate change: How it will help us prevent floods
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing flood management, addressing the increasing intensity and frequency of these events attributed to climate change.
EU Court of Justice finds Ireland failed to meet safe drinking water standards
The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled that the concentration of trihalomethanes (THMs) exceeds safe levels in a number of water supply zones across the country.
Ari Veltman, WFI Group: “The role of decentralized systems is expected to increase significantly”
Decentralized options for water and wastewater treatment are increasingly being contemplated as solutions to drought and water pollution, with a promising future in the circular economy.
South West Water partners with Veolia Water Technologies for desalination in Cornwall
South West Water joins forces with Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions to bring desalination to Cornwall.
Scottish Water reduces energy consumption by 60% and cuts greenhouse gas emissions
Utility deploys advanced technology across its Network to accelerate progress towards net zero emissions.
Uisce Éireann to spend €21m on new wastewater treatment plant
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is proud to announce that works have commenced on the upgrade of the Macroom Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Report finds popular sites for bathing in England fail to meet minimum safety requirements
60% of inland bathing spots monitored by SAS over the 2023 bathing season would be classified as ‘poor’ based on Environment Agency methods.
Tetra Tech wins water utility management framework in Ireland
Tetra Tech, a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced that Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, Ireland’s National Water Utility, awarded Tetra Tech a framework to support a substantial capital investment program providing comprehensive drinking water and wastewater management services throughout the Republic of Ireland.
Leveraging collective strengths to achieve water resilience
COP28 is approaching, and the summit is urging the private sector to commit to bolder climate and net zero action.
Innovation model will accelerate water company trials
An updated innovation accelerator has been launched by Spring as part of a multi-year effort to remove the barriers to mobilising trials at pace within the water sector.
AECOM to deliver major water infrastructure capital works program for Uisce Éireann
The company will provide technical, project management and site supervision services under the new program for Ireland’s public water utility.
Research and innovation key to addressing water challenges
Unprecedented concern and curiosity from the public about the water environment, resources and infrastructure signals the need to change the way research and innovation initiatives are communicated.
Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) must use its new investment plan to end wastewater pollution
Over half of Ireland’s waste water discharges are not meeting EU standards set to protect the environment.