Noticias sobre Isle of Man
Tackling PFAS ‘uncharted territory’ for global water industry
“We are in uncharted territory: trying to find contaminants which may not yet have regulations controlling them,” says Carol Walczyk, vice president for water quality and compliance at Suez North America.
Expert independent judging panel announced for £2m Ofwat Innovation in Water Challenge
Ofwat’s inaugural £2m Innovation in Water Challenge, run in partnership with Nesta Challenges, Arup and Isle Utilities, aims to stimulate innovative responses to tackle key challenges facing the water sector.
Seven UK water company areas may need to adopt the highest level of water-saving measures
The Environment Agency has launched a four-week consultation last week to determine areas of water stress in England, and how best to protect the environment and safeguard supplies.
The role of litigation in addressing the climate crisis increases with more court cases
Climate litigation cases have spiked in recent years, making the courtroom increasingly relevant to efforts to address climate change around the world.
£2m competition launches to spark innovation and collaboration in UK water sector
£2 million Innovation in Water Challenge (IWC) launched to stimulate innovative responses to challenges in the water industry, such as climate change and the risk of pollution in UK waterways.
Former EPA Water Chief David Ross joins Troutman Pepper
Dave Ross, a longtime public servant who has held key leadership positions in federal and state environmental agencies, has joined Troutman Pepper as a partner in the firm's Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group in Washington, D.C.
Four ways partnerships have driven innovation in the water sector
Next year will see Ofwat, the economic regulator for the water sector in England and Wales, launch their inaugural Innovation in Water Challenge (IWC), which is focussed on building partnerships and supporting collaboration to drive innovation in the sector.
Australasian water programme creates opportunities for European technology companies
A programme developed by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) for the Australian and New Zealand water industries will create opportunities for innovative, European technology companies.
Circular economy technologies highlighted at virtual event
Three innovations bringing circular economy thinking closer to water utilities’ daily operations were the focus of the latest Water Action Platform webinar.
Ofwat announces partner for water innovation competitions
Ofwat has announced Nesta, supported by Arup and Isle Utilities, as its partner for its £200 million water innovation competitions – with the first competition opening in January 2021.
Sea-level rise will have complex consequences
Rising sea levels will affect coasts and human societies in complex and unpredictable ways, according to a new study that examined 12,000 years in which a large island became a cluster of smaller ones.
Diversity and inclusivity ‘lacking’ in the water sector
The lack of diversity and inclusion in the water sector, along with the latest research on Covid-19, features in updates presented to the Water Action Platform community in October’s webinar.
Georgia designates two high-altitude lakes
Georgia has designated as Wetlands of International Importance two alpine lakes surrounded by marshes, boggy meadows and rivers on the Javakheti plateau in the south of the country.
Be bold to cut pollutions, water companies urged
UK water companies must be “bold and brave” if they are to achieve ambitious pollution targets and meet the high expectations of regulators over the next five years.
Delivering essential training in a digital landscape
Water industry training programmes have had to undergo a transformation to ensure essential learning continues during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lost revenue is biggest Covid risk facing water utilities
Non-payment of customer bills poses the biggest Covid-19 threat to water utilities worldwide, research presented at the latest Water Action Platform webinar demonstrates.
Major role for wastewater epidemiology in tackling Covid-19
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has a significant part to play in identifying ‘silent’ Covid-19 cases in the community, research presented at the latest Water Action Platform webinar demonstrates.
Delivering essential learning in a digital landscape
As onsite training takes a back seat due to Covid-19, digital sessions are proving to be an effective alternative with far-reaching benefits, writes Ceris Van de Vyver, head of technology and training, at Isle UK Water industry training programmes have had to undergo a transformation to ensure essential learning continues during the coronavirus pandemic.
Metito joins the ‘Water Action Platform’ for global knowledge-sharing
Metito has been named one of the founding members of the Water Action Platform, a new forum dedicated to collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the water sector.
Latest learnings from the Water Action Platform
Assessing risk and determining responses to Covid-19 were major themes of the most recent Water Action Platform webinar which took place on 9 July.