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Thursday, April 3, 2025
LATEST NEWS
Government, Policy & Regulation
Environment Secretary Steve Reed announces major reforms to environmental regulation
Major reforms to environmental regulation have been announced by Environment Secretary Steve Reed, which he says will create a more dynamic, streamlined approach to help drive economic growth and safeguard nature.
It comes as a new review, commissioned by Steve Reed...
Appointments & People
Thames Water appoints Steve Buck as Chief Financial Officer
Thames Water Utilities Limited has appointed Steve Buck as Chief Financial Officer, with effect from 7 April 2025. This follows the sudden departure of Alastair Cochran, who stepped down at the end of March.
Steve Buck was formerly CFO at...
Government, Policy & Regulation
OEP welcomes decision in Pickering Fishery Association case on water quality laws
The Office for Environmental Protection says it welcomes yesterday's (Wednesday, 2 April) Court of Appeal decision on the correct interpretation of the law to protect and improve water quality.
The Court has handed down its judgment in the appeal of...
Appointments & People
Institute of Water appoints Oliver Grievson and Sally Walters as new Co-Vice Presidents of Engineering
The Institute of Water has announced the appointment of Oliver Grievson and Sally Walters as its new Co-Vice Presidents of Engineering. Both bring a wealth of experience and expertise that the Institute says will be instrumental in shaping the...
Appointments & People
Mike Haigh, former executive chair of Mott MacDonald, has died aged 64
Mike Haigh, the former executive chair of Mott MacDonald, has died aged 64. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday 30th March.
In a career that spanned over 40 years with Mott MacDonald, Mike had a huge impact...
Appointments & People
Four new non-executive board members appointed by DAERA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has made new non-executive appointments to the Departmental Board and to the Boards of its Executive Agencies in the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and Forest Service.
Dr Michael Johnston MBE...
Water Company News
£2.5m investment to reduce storm overflows into river Dearne
Yorkshire Water is investing £2.5m in Mapplewell, near Barnsley to reduce the number of discharges into the river Dearne from a storm overflow in the village.
Contractor Sapphire Utilities Solutions is constructing a new underground storage tank in private land...
Water Company News
NI Water carry out peatland restoration to improve water quality
NI Water has announced it is working alongside RSPB NI in a partnership to carry out a peatland restoration project under the DAERA Peatland Challenge Fund. The aim of the project is to improve water quality and habitats in...
Market Analysis & Research
Bluewater calls for action after new study uncovers hidden risks of tiny plastic particles in tap and bottled water
Global water company Bluewater has called on governments, regulators, and industries around the world to act decisively to protect public health after a damning new study published in PLOS Water reveals that French drinking water is saturated with microplastics...
Government, Policy & Regulation
National Infrastructure Commission combined with Infrastructure and Projects Authority to form new organisation
As of 1 April 2025, the National Infrastructure Commission has been combined with the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to form a new organisation, the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).
The new combined unit within HM Treasury will...
Water Company News
Major contract extension between South East Water and Enisca Browne to deliver network investment
Fresh drinking water provider South East Water is celebrating signing an extension to their contract with engineering company Enisca Browne.
The new contract, of up to £135 million, extends the partnership between the two companies, which have already worked together...
Awards, Charity & Funding
DS Smith Charitable Foundation donates $1 million to The Nature Conservancy to help conserve waters and biodiversity globally
DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable, fibre-based corrugated packaging, has announced a $1 million donation to global environment NGO The Nature Conservancy (TNC) from the DS Smith Charitable Foundation to fund three conservation projects in the UK, Croatia...
Product News
Unique nozzles unlock the full potential of recycled water trucks
Recycled water particulates can clog standard nozzles, causing substantial downtime for maintenance. Specially designed nozzles eliminate this production bottleneck, enabling jetting of 10,000+ feet of line per day.
Today, many contractors and municipal operators are investing in sewer cleaner trucks...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Siltbuster specialist Joe Buckland is named Engineering Apprentice of the Year
Apprentice electrical engineer Joe Buckland has overcome the challenges of dyslexia to win an Apprentice of the Year award.
Joe once felt nobody expected him to succeed in exams and qualifications – but he has earned 12 GCSEs, is achieving...
Insight & Opinion
Recycled aggregate and below-ground SuDS
Recycled aggregate could be used more frequently for installation of below-ground attenuation assets, says Stuart Crisp, UK manager of Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS).
Substituting recycled aggregate for virgin aggregate helps retain natural resources for future generations and can come with...
Insight & Opinion
Accelerating PR24 goals with clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement
As the UK water industry embarks on the PR24/AMP8 journey, Andy Hammond, Managing Director, Flexim UK & Ireland, examines the advantages clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters can provide in supporting sustainability goals by minimising the need for invasive installations.
Innovation Takes...
Water Company News
More West Sussex villages set for sewer sealing
A major £3m upgrade of the sewer network in two West Sussex villages will better protect households from flooding and prevent storm overflows.
Southern Water teams will be carefully sealing sewers and manhole covers in Charlton and Singleton, in the...
Water Company News
Thames Water names US private equity group KKR as preferred bidder
Thames Water has announced that it has selected US private equity group KKR to enter the Phase 2 diligence stage of the equity process as preferred partner.
Agreed transaction terms are targeted for the second quarter of 2025 with a...
Government, Policy & Regulation
SEPA launches consultation on proposed Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS)
SEPA is launching a consultation on a proposed Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS) - which it says will be a fairer way of reporting on how businesses are meeting their environmental responsibilities.
SEPA said the people of Scotland need to...
Environmental News
Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes across the country
Over 1,000 flood schemes will be built or repaired to protect thousands of homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding, the Government and Environment Agency have announced.
Investing a record £2.65 billion over two years towards the construction of...
Water Company News
Uisce Éireann successfully completes €11.5 million upgrade of Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water) has completed construction works to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Enfield, Co. Meath.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) had been operating close to maximum capacity. The project represents an investment of €11.5 million by Uisce...
Insight & Opinion
Objectively Speaking: AMP 8 – The opportunities and challenges ahead
In his regular column, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, explores some of the opportunities and challenges ahead, as we embark on AMP8.
The start of AMP8 is upon...
Event News
Largest ever CHEMUK 2025 Expo returns this May
The CHEMUK 2025 ‘Group of Events’ Expo will return this 21st & 22nd May at the NEC in Birmingham, hosting over 500 exhibitors and 100 expert speaker sessions over two packed days.
CHEMUK has become the UK’s largest B2B event...
Awards, Charity & Funding
£16 million boost to improve flood protection for farmers and rural communities
More than 400,000 hectares of agricultural land across England will receive a significant, further boost to its flood protection thanks to £16 million in additional funding for internal drainage boards (IDBs), Floods Minister Emma Hardy announced.
Some 91,000 homes and...
Appointments & People
SAVECO appoints Arron Kwiatek to expanding division
SAVECO Environmental has announced the appointment of Arron Kwiatek as the company’s new industrial wastewater Sales Engineer within its Industrial Water Treatment Division.
Arron’s previous experience includes sales, hire and operation of equipment in the large-scale plant and machinery industry,...
Market Analysis & Research
Seven in 10 Brits concerned about health of their local river, Chivas Brothers survey finds
Seven in 10 (69%) Brits are concerned about the health of their local river while 84% are concerned about the health of UK waterways more generally, according to a new survey of 2,000 people conducted by Chivas Brothers, the...
Appointments & People
Thames Water Chief Financial Officer, Alastair Cochran, steps down
Thames Water Utilities Limited has announced that Alastair Cochran, its Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his role on 31 March 2025.
He will step down from his position on the TWUL Board and TWUL executive. His successor will be...
Insight & Opinion
Construction without consequence: Sounds great, but is it possible?
The government has ambitious plans to deliver vital infrastructure and homes, and they seem determined to achieve it. But it's a tough ask, leaving key questions unanswered – what will it cost? And will it be at the expense...
Water Company News
Latest EDM data reveals significant reduction in storm overflow spills for United Utilities
Official event duration monitoring (EDM) figures released by the Environment Agency last week has revealed a 31% reduction in spill duration for United Utilities, with the number of spills from storm overflows falling by 20%.
The figures show 19,720 fewer spills compared to the...
Insight & Opinion
Smart pump management critical to AMP8 success
The UK water industry faces a significant challenge: delivering essential services while minimising its environmental impact. Greater use of cutting-edge pump technology and smart asset management will be critical to meet AMP8 targets, writes Leo Andersen, lead product manager,...
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