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Infrastructure Bill

The Infrastructure Bill would provide a £2.6 billion boost to the economy over the next 10 years by: improving the funding and management of our major roads streamlining the planning process for major projects protecting our infrastructure from invasive plants and animals supporting house building making it easier and cheaper to register land and ...

Jun. 6, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Strategic Analysis of the Plastics in Water Infrastructure

This study analyses the plastics market for water infrastructure by covering two core segments: pipes used for distribution of drinking/potable water and storage tanks used for rainwater harvesting and potable water storage (underground and above ground).The key drivers and restraints related to each of these segments as well as the total market have been detailed in this study. Unit shipments ...

Jan. 6, 2012

NGWA urges water infrastructure projects

In a letter to President-elect Barack Obama, the National Ground Water Association recommended adopting an economic stimulus package with water infrastructure projects addressing the long-term challenge of securing an adequate supply of fresh water, including groundwater. 'In 2003, 36 state water managers told the U.S. Government Accountability Office that they anticipated local, regional, or ...

Dec. 31, 2009

By National Ground Water Association (NGWA)

World Water Infrastructure Equipment to 2016

This study analyzes the world water supply equipment industry. It presents historical demand data for the years 2001, 2006 and 2011, and forecasts for 2016 and 2021 by product (e.g., pipe, pumps, valves, meters), application (supply water, wastewater), world region and for 22 major countries. The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market ...

Nov. 16, 2012

Long-term investment in water infrastructure

Before privatisation 21 years ago, the water infrastructure in England and Wales was chronically underfunded, but since privatisation the companies in England and Wales have invested GBP90 billion without any call on the tax payer. This is a long-term industry requiring long-term investment. The renewal of pipes and maintenance requires a long-term investment programme, not stop-start, regardless ...

Jan. 5, 2011

2012 Brazil Water Infrastructure Projects

Water Infrastructure Projects in Brazil 2012' contains information on the scope of the top water infrastructure construction projects including project overviews and locations. The report also details project ownership and funding, gives full project descriptions, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts. 'Water Infrastructure Projects in Brazil 2012' is part of ...

Dec. 7, 2012

Water Infrastructure Projects in Brazil 2012

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Water Infrastructure Projects in Brazil 2012 ...

Sep. 13, 2012

By ReportLinker

Addressing the Water Infrastructure Funding Gap

Ottawa, ON – Water.ca is pleased to present another installment of the Water Investor, a series featuring live audio updates on the water industry, hosted by Steve Hoffmann, President of Water Tech Capital and founder of the Palisades Water Index (ZWI). In today’s segment, Mr. Hoffmann takes a look at some of the macro factors underlying trends in the water industry. Increasing infrastructure ...

Feb. 26, 2007

World Water Infrastructure Equipment to 2016

This study analyzes the world water supply equipment industry. It presents historical demand data for the years 2001, 2006 and 2011, and forecasts for 2016 and 2021 by product (e.g., pipe, pumps, valves, meters), application (supply water, wastewater), world region and for 22 major countries. The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company ...

Jul. 20, 2012

Environmental benefits of green infrastructure

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new strategy to promote the use of green infrastructure by cities and towns to reduce storm water runoff which pollutes the nation’s streams, creeks, rivers, lakes and coastal waters. Green infrastructure decreases pollution to local waterways by treating rain where it falls and preventing polluted storm water entering sewer ...

May 2, 2011

The Benefits of Green Infrastructure

Dear colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to be here today to discuss the benefits of Green Infrastructure for Europe's regions and cities, the role that different actors can play at all levels to deploy nature-based solutions across the EU, and how we can work together to make it happen. However, let me first thank the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social ...

Nov. 5, 2013

By European Commission, Environment DG

Water Infrastructure Financing Focus of ACWA Conference

Financing much-needed water infrastructure improvements will be the focus of the Association of California Water Agencies' (ACWA) 2011 Fall Conference & Exhibition in Anaheim Nov. 29-Dec. 2. Themed "Financing Our Future," the event is expected to draw nearly 1,700 local water leaders around the state to the Anaheim Marriott hotel. Newly retired U.S. District Court Judge Oliver Wanger will ...

Nov. 21, 2011

By ACWA Services Ltd

EPA improves water quality and infrastructure in Arkansas

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $9,165,000 to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) for projects such as replacing sewer lines, improving wastewater treatment facilities, and upgrading collection systems. The grant is part of EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), a program that provides low-interest, flexible loans to municipalities and rural ...

Aug. 28, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Aurecon develops water infrastructure engineering skills

Leading engineering, management and technical services company, Aurecon, has recently partnered with the Department of Water and ...

Nov. 26, 2015

By Aurecon Group Brand (Pte) Ltd.

APWA Urges Congress to Pass Water Infrastructure Legislation

The American Public Works Association (APWA) and other key water groups are urging Congress to include water infrastructure provisions as part of a final Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) bill this year. The 12 water organizations support a bipartisan compromise of the WRDA bill with measures to invest in our nation’s water infrastructure, and to help communities meet their safe and ...

Nov. 10, 2016

By American Public Works Association (APWA)

AWWA lends support to sustainable water Infrastructure act

U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) and U.S. Representatives Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) and Geoffrey Davis (R-KY) recently introduced the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2011, which would remove state volume caps for water and wastewater projets. The ...

May 18, 2011

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

WEF offers webcast on effective communications for water infrastructure

Despite giving a huge boost to our nation’s infrastructure as a whole, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides only a small portion of what is needed for water and wastewater. Given the D minus that these services recently received in ASCE’s Infrastructure Report Card, the need for investment is clear but gaining the public’s support during tough economic times can ...

Jun. 10, 2009

By Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Water Infrastructure Projects in South East Asia 2012

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Water Infrastructure Projects in South East Asia 2012 ...

Sep. 13, 2012

By ReportLinker

US EPA reports on clean water infrastructure needs

A new report from the EPA estimates $202.5 billion is the nationwide capital investment needed to control wastewater pollution for up to a 20-year period. Delivered to Congress last week, the 2004 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey summarizes the results of the agency's 14th national survey on the needs of publicly owned wastewater treatment works. The estimate includes $134.4 billion for wastewater ...

Jan. 24, 2008

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

AWWA praises legislation to increase investment in water infrastructure

The American Water Works Association today celebrated the unveiling of a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) in two pieces of Senate legislation. “The introduction of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act marks an important step forward in confronting America’s urgent water infrastructure challenge,” ...

Nov. 15, 2012

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

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