Case Studies
ACO takes its rooftop attenuation system underground to capture stormwater runoff
ACO Building Drainage has taken its RoofBloxx attenuation system underground to prevent flooding and water pollution at the newly extended Harbourside Car Park at...
Industry News
New tanker for Teesside
A Teesside company's investment in a new £85,000 2,000 gallon tanker means householders in the region with off-mains drainage can now be supported by...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Water environment under stress as parts of Fife reach Significant Scarcity
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned that parts of Fife have now reached the highest level for water scarcity, as below average...
Industry News
ILS provider helps businesses ensure project success with guide launch
A leading provider of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) services is offering a helping hand to businesses across the utilities sector wanting to ensure the future viability...
Appointments
Global polymer manufacturer appoints new Application and Training Director
Designers and manufacturers of polymer repair and protection systems, Belzona, has announced the promotion of long-serving employee, Phil Robinson, to its Board of Directors....
Awards, Charity & Funding
Businesses in water industry urged to take advantage of government funding programme
TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory is calling upon businesses within the water industry to take advantage of funding offered by Innovate UK as part...
Product News
From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button
MIT researchers have developed a portable desalination unit, weighing less than 10 kilograms, that can remove particles and salts to generate drinking water.
The suitcase-sized...
Appointments
Oxford Flow grows workforce by 80% and eyes global expansion
Oxford Flow, the flow control equipment specialist for energy, water, and industrial process industries is celebrating headcount growth of 80% over the last 18...
Industry News
Morrison Water Services to help Thames Water tackle pollution, flooding and blockages
Morrison Water Services, a part of M Group Services’ Water Division, has secured a place on a wastewater multiple supplier framework to deliver services...
Water Company News
Peebles water works building makes 200 mile journey from the Highlands
The six-month countdown to completion for the new multimillion water treatment works in Peebles has started, and Scottish Water are sharing never-before-seen images of...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Yorkshire Water civil sanctions see wildlife charity get funding boost
Yorkshire Water has agreed to donate a total of £400,000 to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust after polluting two watercourses in separate incidents, following investigations by...
Water Company News
Investment plans for cleaner Northwest rivers revealed
A £230m programme of environmental investment is under way across the Northwest to improve 184km of the region’s rivers by 2025.
United Utilities has announced the...
Industry News
Six floors under: ACO designs The Londoner’s unique underground grease separator
At the deepest underground point in London, ACO Building Drainage, the global specialist in building drainage solutions, is keeping The Londoner hotel’s kitchens ticking...
Environmental News
Sports fans return to refill at the Commonwealth Games to save over 430,000 plastic bottles in a week
The last week has provided not just thrilling sporting action at the Commonwealth Games, but also a significant breakthrough in the battle to cut...
Insight & Opinion
Emerging water crisis in Central Asia
Gazing at the lush green leafy trees on a popular street of Almaty, the biggest city of Central Asia’s largest country Kazakhstan, Daverbek Kadiraliev,...
Market Analysis & Research
Wastewater key to predicting future trends in public health, finds new report
Pioneering services, spaces and urban infrastructure could be developed to respond to rapid health shocks or enable preventative health measures in the future, through...
Product News
Machine produces chlorine gas for use in testing, eliminating need for bottles
Paragon, a small British electronics business, is now the sole manufacturer of GazCal, a small unit specifically designed to produce a low concentration of...
Insight & Opinion
In an emergency, communication and a good process is key to protecting lone workers
Maintaining the UK’s energy infrastructure and water supply network often depends on using teams of service engineers to carry out maintenance tasks. For instance,...
Water Company News
Northumbrian Water maintains top environmental rating
Northumbrian Water has retained its Four-Star rating with the publication of the Environment Agency’s (EA’s) Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA).
The company has pledged to continue...
Appointments
Thames Estuary Growth Board seeks three additional ‘super sharp’ private sector board members
The Thames Estuary Growth Board is planning to appoint approximately three additional Board members.
The Thames Estuary is the UK’s biggest government-backed growth opportunity, with...
Event News
Mobile air pollution exhibit on display in Edinburgh this summer
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Glasgow Science Centre launched the touring exhibition in 2020, aiming to highlight the importance of air...
Water Company News
United Utilities achieves record renewable energy generation and uses electricity exclusively from green sources
United Utilities has had a record year for generating its own renewable energy in-house, helping protect its water customers from rising power costs.
The North...
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