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£1 million boost for River Avon protection 

A new phase in the commitment to prevent untreated wastewater from reaching the River Avon is being planned in 2024 – bringing with it...

Natural drive to ditch groundwater impact in east Wiltshire

A series of innovative ecological projects under way in Wiltshire are helping to expand natural methods to protect some of the most precious waterways...

First Scotland-wide drugs and microplastics test of rivers launched

Environmental scientists at The James Hutton Institute have launched the first nation-wide drug and microplastics test on Scotland’s rivers to help shed light on...

Stantec and AtkinsRéalis appointed as joint venture to Thames Water’s Technical Partner framework

Stantec and AtkinsRéalis team up to support Thames Water with its Strategic Resource Options (SRO) Programme helping address water scarcity challenges. Stantec, a global leader...

£5m investment in Northumberland sewage treatment works

Northumbrian Water is planning a £5m upgrade to its Felton Sewage Treatment Works, near Morpeth, helping to protect water quality in the River Coquet. The...

Vital new wetland habitat protected with announcement of a new King’s National Nature Reserve

A Devon nature reserve is due to be significantly expanded in part thanks to a unique piece of coastal engineering, which has seen 50...

Arup Binnies JV selected for Thames Water’s Strategic Resource Options Technical Partner Framework

Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater services provider, has announced the establishment of the FA2050 Technical Partner Framework to support its ground-breaking...

Severn Trent Water fined £2 million for ‘reckless’ pollution

Severn Trent Water has been ordered to pay a fine of £2,072,000 for allowing huge amounts of raw sewage to discharge into the River...

River Thames Scheme launches search for a construction partner

In a key milestone for the River Thames Scheme (RTS), partners The Environment Agency and Surrey County Council have launched the next phase of...

Investment to protect the Aln from climate change and population growth

A new underground storm tank will help to protect water quality in the River Aln, in Northumberland. By installing the new 30m³ tank – approximately...

£28m investment explores a new approach to river water quality

Work is due to start on the next phase of more than £28m of investment to help improve water quality in a County Durham...

Rivers are Life unveils global results of inaugural “State of Rivers Around the World” survey

Rivers are Life, a collective voice for global river ecosystems, in consultation with Louisiana State University (LSU), has revealed the multinational, multicultural, and cross-generational...

Investment to protect County Durham water quality

River water quality in County Durham is set to benefit from a £4.3m investment in wastewater treatment. Northumbrian Water is preparing to start work on...

Wetland planned for South Elmsall Wastewater Treatment Works

Yorkshire Water is planning to build an integrated wetland at its South Elmsall wastewater treatment works to help reduce storm overflow discharges into Frickley...

Innovative technique boosts water quality in river Holme near Holmfirth

Yorkshire Water is improving water quality in the river Holme in Brockholes, near Holmfirth, through innovative techniques that provide better value to customers. The utility,...

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