Monthly Archives: July, 2023

Product News

Aquatic Informatics launches HydroCorrect, a new machine-learning engine to automate QA/QC processes

Aquatic Informatics has announced the launch of HydroCorrect, a new automated data validation tool that can power proactive monitoring and management of groundwater, flooding,...

Market Analysis & Research

Research reveals people’s expectations for water company service standards

Most customers in England and Wales are unaware they could be entitled to a payment if their water company fails to meet certain service...

Industry News

OCU Group awarded Affinity Water contract

OCU Group Limited, has announced the appointment by Affinity Water of OCU onto its Water Retaining Structures (WRS) Framework for Engineering, Procurement and Construction...

Environmental News

Celebrities, charities and the public want radical new commitments for nature from politicians at the 2024 general election

Celebrities including Steve Backshall, Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin and Mya-Rose Craig, alongside a coalition of 80 charities led by Wildlife and Countryside Link, are...

Appointments

South Staffordshire Plc appoints Edward Shepherd as Operations Director for the Omega Red Group and IWS Water Hygiene

South Staffordshire Plc's compliance division, which includes the Omega Red and IWS Water Hygiene brands, has appointed Edward Shepherd as its new Operations Director. Edward...

Product News

KSB expands pump range with new waste water impeller

In a further expansion of its range of pumps suitable for handling untreated waste water, the KSB Group has developed a new radial multi-vane,...

Appointments

AEMT announces new President

At its recent AGM, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) announced the appointment of James Stevens as its new honorary President, taking...

Industry News

ABB unveils high accuracy flowmeter calibration facility in Minden, Germany

ABB has inaugurated a process flowmeter calibration facility in its Minden factory in Germany. The new calibration hall, which houses water and air calibration...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Defra Minister Rebecca Pow to give evidence to Lords water industry inquiry

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will continue its follow-up inquiry on the water industry, Ofwat and the role of the Government,...

Event News

Thousands of innovators from businesses across the world took part in Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival 2023

Over a thousand North East school pupils descended on Newcastle Racecourse last week, together with thousands of innovators from businesses across the world, all...

Insight & Opinion

Simplified PLC replacement minimises downtime at water treatment plant

Riccardo Azzoni, automation engineer at Sigma Italia, explains how a solution based on the PACSystems RX3i controller platform from Emerson enabled the CAP Group...

Industry News

The University of Birmingham launches the Centre for Environmental Research and Justice (CERJ)

A new £2.6m investment in chemical safety research and education will tackle the rising problem of toxic chemicals and the harms they cause. The Centre...

Appointments

Steve Vick International announces leadership transition

Steve Vick International (SVI) has announced that Crock Harrison will be transitioning to a new role, making way for Caspar Vick to assume the...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Water UK responds to Environmental Performance Assessment results published by the Environment Agency

In response to the Environmental Performance Assessment published by the Environment Agency on Wednesday 12 July, a Water UK spokeperson said: “This week's results demonstrate...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Yorkshire Water £235,000 civil sanction after Harrogate pollution

Yorkshire Water has agreed to donate £235,000 to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust after polluting a Harrogate watercourse, following an investigation by the Environment Agency. The company...

Water Company News

£500,000 NI Water wastewater infrastructure upgrade to get underway in Rasharkin

NI Water is due to begin a £500,000 upgrade at Moneyleck Wastewater Pumping Station (WwPS) in July. The upgrade – which will take around 6...

Appointments

Doosan Bobcat appoints Gary Hornbacher as new EMEA President

Doosan Bobcat, a global leader in compact equipment, has announced the appointment of Gary Hornbacher as the company’s new President for the Europe, Middle...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Latest annual Environmental Performance Assessment shows some modest improvements in water companies’ performance

The Environment Agency has released its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies, which shows some modest improvements...

Government, Policy & Regulation

‘Polluters must pay’ says Environment Secretary, as unlimited penalties unveiled

Those that pollute the environment will face unlimited penalties under new legislation announced by the UK government on Wednesday 12 July 2023. The current limit...

Industry News

Met Office makes climate data more accessible to help utilities respond to climate change

The Met Office’s Climate Data Portal has gone live, giving organisations improved access to climate data and other resources, allowing them to better understand and...

Appointments

New UK Sales and Marketing Director at Polypipe Building Services supports drive to more sustainable built environment

Polypipe Building Services has announced that Tom Murray has joined as their UK Sales and Marketing Director. His appointment will be key to working...

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