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UK water utility results season off to a solid start

The two largest publicly listed UK water utilities this week reported solid – if unspectacular – financial results for 2017/18. Severn Trent’s underlying profit before interest and tax rose by 4% to £541 million from £521.1 million in 2016/17, on revenues that were up 3.4% from £1,638 million to £1,694 million. The company’s figures were boosted ...

May 24, 2018

By Global Water Intelligence (GWI)

Chile’s new government opposes radical water reform

Chile’s new government will not back the majority of reforms to water utility regulation which were approved by the country’s lower house in December 2016, public works minister Juan Andrés Fontaine told a committee of the Chilean Senate yesterday. Measures such as the elimination of a 7% minimum on utilities’ rate of return on capital, a reduction in the risk premium, ...

Apr. 19, 2018

By Global Water Intelligence (GWI)

2010 Water Utility Compensation Survey is now available

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) announced today the publication of the 2010 AWWA Water Utility Compensation Survey. Now in its 15th year, the survey continues to provide the most extensive study of salaries, salary ranges and compensation practices in the water utility industry. For the first time, the 2010 survey is available in two versions to more accurately reflect competitive ...

Nov. 17, 2010

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Critical success factors for utility providers for the upcoming years

Berlinwasser International AG will participate at the Water Utilities 2009 event in Barcelona http://www.waterutilitieseurope.com/. In hie key note addressing the congress CEO Dieter Ernst underlines critical success factors for utility providers for the upcoming years.Dieter, what do you see as the major challenges facing the water utility sector in the coming years?It is no time for business as ...

Oct. 15, 2009

By Berlinwasser International

AWWA and waterreuse association to co-sponsor webcast

The webcast will highlight key recommendations from water utilities and industry leaders from around the world, and form an effective call to action for all water industry leaders to follow, while offering numerous resources to support water utilities as they plan for and incorporate water reuse into their sustainable water portfolio. Additionally, the webcast will highlight a case study from the ...

Feb. 11, 2011

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

AWWA publishes green utility handbook

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) announced today the publication of The Green Utility: A Practical Guide to Sustainability. As organizations responsible for managing and providing one of Earth’s most precious resources, water utilities have special motivation adhering to the principles of sustainability: it is in the best interests of their organizations, as well as their ...

Oct. 11, 2010

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

SIWI starts cooperation with the Arab Countries water utilities association

The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and the Arab Countries Water Utilities Association (ACUWA) signed an agreement of cooperation to build linkages between the World Water Week in Stockholm and the Arab Water Week currently held in Amman. Both organisations signed a cooperation agreement at the Arab Water Week in Amman, Jordan. The agreement entails several proposed areas for ...

Dec. 17, 2010

By Stockholm International Water Institute

AWWA announces new edition of water utility management publication

The third edition of the American Water Works Association’s M5 Water Utility Management is now available. M5 reflects knowledge from water industry leaders who have solved utility management challenges that new and experienced managers can benefit to learn from. Regulatory concerns, strategic planning, workforce issues and infrastructure management are all covered in this manual. The ...

Feb. 13, 2018

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Biwater looks back on 50 years of global water deals

When young English engineer Adrian White founded Biwater Treatment Co. Ltd. on 28 March 1968, he laid the foundation stone for 50 years of global contracting activity in the water space. The company’s anniversary celebrations this week look back on a history that includes more than 30 acquisitions – including the first ever purchase of a UK water utility (East Worcestershire Water ...

Mar. 29, 2018

By Global Water Intelligence (GWI)

Why McKeesport makes sense for American Water

American Water’s $156 million acquisition of the sewer system in McKeesport, Pennsylvania marks the second time the company has come in with a successful big-ticket bid for a wastewater utility in the state in the last twelve months. The deal comes after American offered $195 million to buy the assets of the Scranton Sewer Authority last December, and stands to take advantage of new ...

Sep. 15, 2016

By Global Water Intelligence (GWI)

Today is World Water Day!

Every day, water scarcity drives more and more companies to develop green policies regarding water utilization. Although it is a big improvement for the environment is not exempt from challenges for the RO/UF systems. Kurita and its new biofilm control agent, Kuriverter IK-110, assurance the good performance of the membranes, reducing CIP and restoring and maintaining the permeate flow. ...

Mar. 22, 2018

By Kurita

New AWWA guide available to support water utilities as community stewards

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) published a new guide to help water utilities initiate or expand their stewardship role in local communities. The new guide, entitled “A Water Utility Manager’s Guide to Community Stewardship,” can be downloaded for free here. It outlines strategies, tools and case studies for water utilities, as providers of an essential community ...

Jan. 30, 2020

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Confirmed Speakers Announced For World Water-Tech North America

Are you a water utility concerned about generating additional revenue streams as a result of dwindling federal support? How about an investor with a desire to galvanize more capital towards technology? Or perhaps you feel the need for innovation in procurement models to support project delivery? With so many pressing issues facing the water sector, the appetite to propel solutions to the ...

Jun. 23, 2017

By Rethink Events Ltd.

AWWA releases two financial management publications to assist water utilities

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has announced the release of two publications designed to assist water utilities in the critical areas of financial management and rate-making. Financial Management for Water Utilities: Principles of Finance, Accounting, and Management Controls and the fully updated sixth edition of Principles of Water Rates, Fees, and Charges (M1) are now available. ...

Jun. 26, 2012

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Water utilities to compete in `Best of the Best` Tap Water Taste Test

What: “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Test - utilities from across North America compete to determine who has the “best of the best” tasting tap water. When: Tuesday, June 10 at 3:00 p.m. Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center *Boston Water & Sewer Commission and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority will both compete for the title. What: Pipe Tapping ...

Jun. 6, 2014

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Water community celebrates Drinking Water Week with the theme `Your Water - To Know It Is To Love It`

The American Water Works Association and water professionals across North America kicked off Drinking Water Week today by highlighting the theme “Your Water – To Know It Is To Love It”. Throughout the week, AWWA and the water community will celebrate Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role water plays in our daily lives and the quality of life we enjoy because of it. ...

May 2, 2016

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

AWWA Policy: Climate change

The following revised AWWA Policy Statement on Climate Change has been approved by the Technical and Educational Council for member comment. Comments on the policy statement will be reviewed by AWWA staff and forwarded to the Executive Committee if the comments are minor or referred back to the originating body if the comments are substantive. Policies forwarded to the Executive Committee will ...

Mar. 15, 2018

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

International research to offer practical guidance for improved risk management in the water sector

Cranfield’s Water Science Institute has confirmed its position as a leading force for improved risk management within the water sector through an important collaboration with the US Water Research Foundation (WaterRF). In its third international research contract for the US Water Research Foundation, based in Denver, and sponsored by Calgary Water (Canada), Cranfield is developing ...

Jun. 2, 2011

By Cranfield University

AWWA and water community urge collaboration between farmers, utilities to protect source water

As Drinking Water Week continues, the American Water Works Association and the water community across North America are urging collaboration between water utilities and farmers to protect drinking water. Nutrients from agricultural operations can wash into streams, rivers and lakes and ultimately impact drinking water supplies for communities downstream. However, farmers, water utilities and ...

May 9, 2018

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

AWWA introduces first-ever very small and rural utility compensation survey

The American Water Works Association is encouraging very small and rural water utilities to participate in its first-ever compensation survey specifically focused on very small and rural water and wastewater systems. The survey results will be complied together for utilities to examine salaries, salary ranges and compensation practices of similarly sized utilities. The new rural utility ...

Apr. 8, 2015

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

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