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Water sector backs WHO’s call for plastics research

The water sector has called for further research into the impact that microplastics have on waterways and in wastewater sludge that can be used as fertiliser. The call follows a report by World Health Organisation that said there is no evidence to suggest particles are harmful to humans, while recognising that research in the area is limited at the moment.

5 years ago

Breaking Ground: Thames Water £250m sewage plant, £2.8m SSEN Perth investment and other projects

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Thames Water completes £250 million sewage treatment upgrade

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Removing antibiotics from waterways could cost billions

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Thames uses influencers to share water efficiency message

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Yorkshire Water to end incinerator reliance by 2020

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Severn Trent imports Brazilian bacteria to treat wastewater

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Breaking Ground: £300m Severn Trent resilience scheme; £8m Northumbrian Water anti-flood protection and other projects

From the £300 million Birmingham Resilience Scheme to the £8 million flooding reduction scheme, Utility Week takes a look at some of the interesting and innovative projects taking place across the sector.

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How utilities providers can reach and engage with vulnerable customers

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XR activist: Rebellions are fundamentally unreasonable

Extinction Rebellion has attracted criticism for its "unrealistic" target of hitting net-zero emissions by 2025. However, as one of its members tells Greg Jones, the group's role is to ensure against complacency and push for any acceleration of the timeline. He also stresses that citizen's assemblies will move matters faster than politicians ever will.

5 years ago

Help is on hand, but who needs it?

Utilities are increasingly being charged with helping vulnerable customers, but identifying those in need and engaging with them is a complex task. Jane Gray reports from Utility Week's Consumer Vulnerability Conference.

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