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Monday, March 24, 2025
LATEST NEWS
Appointments
Tony Juniper CBE reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a third term
The Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, has today (Monday 24 March) confirmed that Tony Juniper CBE has been reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a third term.
Tony’s continued leadership comes as Mr. Reed is rewiring Defra and its arm’s-length...
Industry News
Stantec to provide range of advisory services for United Utilities on commercial consultancy framework
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been appointed by United Utilities to its Commercial Consultancy Framework.
Following a competitive tender process, the Company has secured one of four places on Lot 2 to provide Commercial and...
Appointments
Quartet of promotions for flood risk consultancy
Midlands-based environmental consultancy, GeoSmart Information has announced four promotions.
As part of the business’ continued team investment and wider growth plans, Wajid Wastakaran has been promoted to Principal Drainage Engineer, David South to Principal Consultant, Alex Farr to Project Consultant,...
Insight & Opinion
Latest UV treatment models halve energy use
Compliance with drinking water disinfection standards is the priority for managers of UV equipment in drinking water treatment plants, but the latest technologies can deliver much more, writes Enno Müller, product manager for UV at Xylem.
While the primary focus...
Environmental News
Beach recycling underway to strengthen Norfolk flood protection
Work is underway to bolster natural flood defences along the west coast of Norfolk as part of their yearly renewal.
Beach recycling will see an expected 14,000 tonnes of sand and shingle moved around the beach from where it’s been...
Water Company News
£8m Wastewater Treatment Investment planned for Annsborough and Castlewellan Area
NI Water is scheduled to commence an extensive programme of work to upgrade Annsborough Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) and parts of the associated sewerage network.
The treatment works serves Annsborough and Castlewellan and is being upgraded to ensure that it...
Water Company News
Green scheme to help power Scottish Water site near East Kilbride
Work on a £420,000 solar project at a waste water treatment works serving thousands of customers in and around East Kilbride is now complete.
The project has seen 428 solar panels installed at the site in Allers and is expected...
Government, Policy & Regulation
OEP launches investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with key laws to protect and improve water quality
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched an investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations, one of the key laws in place to protect and improve...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Consultation on Uisce Éireann’s non-domestic tariff framework
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has published a Proposed Decision Paper for new non-domestic water and wastewater tariffs to apply to non-domestic customers in Ireland, commencing in October 2025.
The paper sets out the CRU proposed decision and...
Insight & Opinion
World Water Day 2025: Sustainable efforts to protect glaciers and freshwater sources
Glaciers are surviving ice formations that remind us of the globe’s stark evolution since the Ice Age. World Water Day 2025’s theme is ‘Glacier Preservation,’ spotlighting these historic ice masses and their importance. While we know that deglaciation is...
Appointments
NSF appoints Steve Haan as Vice President of its Water Division, succeeding Dave Purkiss
NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, has appointed Steve Haan to the position of Vice President, Water. Haan will succeed Dave Purkiss, who is retiring after 37 years of dedicated service to the organization on April...
Water Company News
Severn Trent completes improvements to 1,500 storm overflows – and is now set to deliver a further 600 by autumn
Severn Trent has confirmed it has completed 1,500 engineering projects ahead of schedule and has now unveiled further plans to fast-track the delivery of another 600 improvement projects to reduce the use of storm overflows. This will bring the...
Industry News
Proactive maintenance success demonstrated in innovation showcase
Insights from a successful partnership between Xylem and Yorkshire Water, that has led to 51% reduction in reactive pumping station visits, will be shared during an online innovation showcase.
Facilitated by Spring Innovation, the event will explore Yorkshire Water’s Dynamic...
Water Company News
South West Water delivers reduction in storm overflow spills in mid-Cornwall
South West Water has reduced storm overflow spills at one of its highest spilling sites in Cornwall after recent improvements in the area.
Investment in the wastewater treatment works in the village of Fraddon, mid-Cornwall, in December 2024 has delivered...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Yorkshire Water to pay £40m enforcement package following Ofwat wastewater investigation
Ofwat has concluded its investigation into Yorkshire Water securing an enforcement package of £40m to be paid by the wastewater company.
Since the regulator published its draft decision in August, Yorkshire Water has worked with Ofwat to put forward a...
Appointments
Clare Pillman announces retirement as Chief Executive of NRW
Clare Pillman, who has served as Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) Chief Executive, has announced her retirement after seven years of dedicated service.
Clare joined NRW as its Chief Executive in 2018 during a testing time in its history, and has...
Water Company News
United Utilities selects four partners to support delivery of its Assurance framework
As it prepares to deliver its largest investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a century, United Utilities has announced the partners that will support delivery of its Assurance framework.
Following a competitive tender process, four partners have been selected...
Water Company News
Uisce Éireann reaches significant milestone on multi-million-euro upgrade of Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Kerry
Uisce Éireann is continuing progress with a major upgrade of the Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Kerry, which the company says will further protect the environment and support the long-term sustainable growth of the region.
The project, which represents...
Environmental News
New study reveals carbon-rich peatlands are dangerously under-protected
A new study has revealed that peatlands are dangerously under-protected, putting the global climate at risk. Covering just 3% of Earth’s surface, these terrestrial wetlands store 600 billion tons of carbon — more than all the world’s forest biomass...
Water Company News
Fisher German selected for Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework
Property consultancy Fisher German has been selected for the Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework for its AMP8 five-year plan from 2025 to 2030, following a successful retender.
Severn Trent’s plan focuses on developing new sustainable water sources, reducing...
Environmental News
IEMA and the Carbon Accounting Alliance call on Carbon Accountants to adopt professional standards
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is developing the specialist register in partnership with the Carbon Accounting Alliance (CAA), to provide a clear, credible way for individuals and organisations to demonstrate their qualifications and experience in carbon...
Market Analysis & Research
Latest UKWIR projects available for expression of interest
Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sought by UKWIR for expert partners to develop the evidence base, insight, knowledge and recommendations to respond to a broad spectrum of opportunities and challenges across the water cycle.
UKWIR, a not-for-profit organisation, enables,...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat refers five companies’ redetermination requests to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Ofwat has formally referred the requests from five companies for a redetermination of their PR24 Final Determination to the CMA.
This commences the six-month period which the CMA has to consider appeals (subject to any request for an extension). The five...
Government, Policy & Regulation
EPA publishes early insights into last year’s nitrogen levels in Ireland’s rivers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published early insights into nitrogen levels in Ireland's rivers in 2024.
The Early Insights Nitrogen Indicator 2024 has been developed to provide more timely information on nitrogen levels and is based on monitoring data...
Environmental News
Businesses should be required to report on their nature risks, says new report
A new report by think tank Green Alliance calls for the government to set a timeline for mandatory reporting by companies to motivate them to invest in nature restoration. This new reporting would make visible for the first time...
Water Company News
£17.5m investment supports local watercourses
More than £17m has been invested in upgrades at six sewage treatment sites, helping to protect water quality in local watercourses.
Northumbrian Water has carried out the work at the sites in the south of County Durham, and in the...
Water Company News
Yorkshire Water invests £445k in Northallerton storm overflow
Yorkshire Water is investing £445k in a Northallerton storm overflow to reduce the number of discharges into Terry Gutter during periods of heavy or prolonged rainfall.
600m of the combined sewer network, which transports both wastewater and surface water, will...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Pump industry excellence celebrated at this year’s Pump Industry Awards
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) returned this month to the famous St George’s Park in Staffordshire for the staging of its 2025 Pump Industry Awards presentation evening.
Celebrating the awards 25th Anniversary, it was a sell-out event, attracting some...
Event News
Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 connects on a global, record-breaking scale
The organiser of Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 has said the exhibition has cemented its position as one of the world's premier water industry events, drawing an impressive visitor attendance of 20,483 from 136 countries worldwide.
Add to that the opening, conferences...
Water Company News
Court of Appeal upholds Thames Water’s restructuring plan
The Court of Appeal has upheld Thames Water's restructuring plan to extend the liquidity runway of the Thames Water Group.
The restructuring plan proposed by Thames Water Utilities Holdings Limited pursuant to Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006 in...
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