Water Company News
Keeping the environmental protection flowing in rural Somerset
Multi-million pound investment to ensure significant new protection for rivers, streams and brooks in west Somerset will begin this autumn.
More than £12 million is...
Appointments
Nick Joicey appointed as a new second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the appointment of Nick Joicey as a new second Permanent Secretary.
Nick is currently...
Water Company News
Thames Water apologises for the pollution of the Gatwick Stream and River Mole
Following a £3.34m fine at Lewes Crown Court on 4 July 2023, after pleading guilty to a pollution incident in West Sussex that caused...
Insight & Opinion
Samuel Loyson highlights SUEZ expertise at the Global Smart Water Metering Conference
Samuel Loyson, Head of Smart Metering at SUEZ, addressed industry experts and guests at the recently concluded Global Smart Water Metering Conference earlier this...
Industry News
Downing LLP partners with Southern Water to develop 12 solar PV sites and supply renewable energy to its facilities
Downing has announced that it has been appointed by Southern Water to deliver 12 new solar PV projects across its sites and to supply...
Awards, Charity & Funding
SES Water partners with The Lucy Rayner Foundation to make charitable donation, raising awareness for mental health
SES Water has announced its partnership with The Lucy Rayner Foundation, an organisation dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and supporting young adults in...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Judge says Thames Water “deliberately misled” Environment Agency and issues fine of £3.34m
Thames Water has been fined £3.34m after millions of litres of raw sewage flooded two rivers near Gatwick.
Judge Christine Laing KC DL told Lewes...
Market Analysis & Research
Energy intense industries must revaluate energy models to avoid grid resilience cliff edge, report finds
With grid instability and energy security continuing to prove challenging to industry across Europe, a new report is highlighting solutions for high energy users...
Water Company News
£2m project will benefit County Durham river water
Work is scheduled to start on upgrades at a County Durham sewage treatment works that will help to protect river water quality.
Northumbrian Water’s £2m...
Water Company News
Anglian Water reduces flooding and pollution incidents with real-time picture of risk
Anglian Water has created a real-time picture of sewer risk, which is helping drive proactive interventions to reduce sewer blockages, flooding and pollution incidents....
Industry News
Idrica announces launch of new digital school
Idrica, a company founded by Fomento Urbano de Castellon, S.A., has launched the Idrica Academy, a digital school for continuous learning to enable members...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Water-smart cities on horizon as splash-free paving slabs and roadside pollution filters receive Ofwat funding
A next-generation permeable pavement that allows rainwater to be absorbed by the ground beneath could soon be trialled across the UK in an effort...
Event News
Innovation Festival to explore the power of technology for people
Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival will be diving into the world of employment, to understand how technology can impact both job seekers and employees.
The festival,...
Market Analysis & Research
Efficient customer service is critical as rising household bills cause anxiety for customers
One in three (31%) people have experienced anxiety over their inability to pay household bills, according to new research.
The affordability of water bills was...
Industry News
New £4m camera contract helps manage flood and coastal risk
Following a competitive tendering process, Meteor Communications has been awarded a four-year contract by the Environment Agency to significantly expand their estate of low-power...
Industry News
Onsite biological treatment will enhance river quality
Technology from WCS Environmental Engineering has been selected by United Utilities to deliver biological treatment at a new wastewater treatment works.
The UK utility is...
Mergers & Acquisitions
Grundfos acquires UK analytics firm Metasphere
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, has completed the acquisition of XPV Water Partners portfolio company Metasphere, a leading...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat CEO and Chair 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...
Appointments
water2business appoints Andy Coates as new Managing Director
National water retailer, water2business, has announced Andy Coates as replacement for Charley Maher at the helm of the business, following her departure from the...
Water Company News
Scottish Water triples solar energy production at Kirkcaldy Waste Water Treatment Works
Scottish Water has taken another step in reducing its carbon emissions through a £700,000 investment to triple the solar energy production at Kirkcaldy Waste...
Water Company News
Welsh Water’s £1bn boost to Welsh economy
Welsh Water has published annual financial results together with an Economic Impact Assessment from Cardiff University’s Welsh Economy Research Unit.
The assessment concludes the company...
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