Awards, Charity & Funding
Innovative flood defence projects recognised at leading awards ceremony hosted by the Environment Agency
Some of the country’s most innovative flood defence projects have been recognised at a leading awards ceremony hosted by the Environment Agency.
The Flood and...
Water Company News
United Utilities transforms health of the River Petteril
United Utilities and partners have worked to transform the water quality of the River Petteril in Cumbria through innovative new trials which have seen...
Product News
WEG supplies W60 motor to the El Pórtico plant in Cúcuta
Motors for use in aqueduct infrastructure need to be able to withstand challenging conditions. The W60 motor, engineered by global motor manufacturer, WEG, is...
Insight & Opinion
Dredging is essential for the UK’s water network – now more than ever
Our rivers and canals are bearing the brunt of pollution and blockages caused by debris as a result of storms. With the rate at...
Industry News
Downing LLP-backed solar generators for Northumbrian Water set to go live
Downing LLP’s investment into solar assets that directly supply power to Northumbrian Water, a UK regulated utility company, is continuing momentum as another site...
Industry News
Actionable plans in place for reaching Perstorp 2030 sustainability targets
Sustainable solutions provider Perstorp has turned its ambitious sustainability targets for 2030 into actionable roadmaps on the corporate level as well as for each...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat calls on water companies to act now on open data
Ofwat has called on all water companies to take immediate action across eight areas to unleash the benefits of open data.
In a new report,...
Event News
Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival sees huge global sponsors get on board
Two major global technological companies have teamed up with Northumbrian Water for its Innovation Festival 2023.
Technical consultancy, Jacobs, and technology company, Siemens, will be...
Water Company News
Yorkshire Water enhances training academy
Yorkshire Water has submitted a planning application to Bradford Council that would allow the water company to refresh part of its historic Esholt Hall...
Industry News
Hydrant-locating app launched for standpipe users
A free water hydrant-locating app for standpipe users has been launched by Aquam Water Services.
The standpipe supplier developed the app to point permitted customers...
Water Company News
Wessex Water’s engineering pioneer Julian Britton calls time on glittering 45-year career
After nearly five decades carrying out some of the most pioneering work in the water industry below ground, Julian Britton is looking forward to...
Event News
Star cook to add flavour to Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival
Celebrity cook, Si King, best known as one half of the renowned culinary duo, Hairy Bikers, is gearing up to join Northumbrian Water’s Innovation...
Appointments
Bentley Systems appoints Allen Li to new role of General Manager in China
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced that Allen Li has been appointed to the new role of General Manager, China, reporting...
Event News
Registration now open for Flood & Water Management Expo 2023
Registration is now open for this year's Flood & Water Management Expo 2023, due to take place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 13th and...
Product News
Palintest launches solution to safeguard communities against arsenic contamination
Harmful levels of arsenic in drinking water can now be detected more rapidly and easily, thanks to technology developed by water analysis technology pioneer...
Industry News
Powerline Electric Motors completes refurbishment of latest batch of Landia slurry pumps
Banbury-based Powerline Electric Motors has completed the refurbishment of its latest batch of Landia slurry pumps, including one unit that has been in operation...
Market Analysis & Research
Seven regions in England will face severe water stress by 2030 as Brits significantly underestimate their daily water usage
By 2030, seven regions in England are set to be severely water stressed, according to new research by Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix,...
Industry News
Water firm cuts carbon emissions by 50% in a year
An environmentally-focused water retailer has achieved a green milestone – cutting its carbon emissions by half in just one year.
Scottish-headquartered Business Stream achieved the...
Insight & Opinion
Run Lean, Run Fast: automation is a business opportunity water suppliers cannot ignore, says Gentrack’s Lea Carvell
Outdated systems, creaking infrastructure, and siloed business operations can result in inefficient ways of working, higher cost-to-serve, and poor customer experience.
But, as Lea Carvell,...
Environmental News
Chalk stream restoration project brings biodiversity and water quality improvements
A trampled chalk stream has been restored thanks to a project to keep livestock clear of the internationally important habitat.
The Environment Agency worked with...
Market Analysis & Research
Gen Z most likely to struggle keeping up with water bills as a result of the cost-of-living crisis
More than half (51%) of Gen Z bill payers have struggled to pay a household bill over the last 12 months, compared to just...
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