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...
Industry News
Business Stream achieves Young Person’s Guarantee employer status
Business Stream is the first water retailer to achieve Young Person's Guarantee employer status, highlighting its commitment to supporting young individuals at the start...
Product News
Civils Store brings StormTech into stock as Schedule 3 looms
A leading groundworks and drainage supply specialist, Civils Store, is the latest infrastructure materials distributor to recognise the advantages of StormTech, the stormwater management...
Water Company News
£60m project at Yorkshire Water’s Knostrop treatment works to reduce phosphorus entering River Aire
Yorkshire Water is investing £60m at its Knostrop wastewater treatment works to reduce the amount of Phosphorus present in treated wastewater returned to the...
Environmental News
Flood storage area better protects 1,400 Birmingham properties
The Environment Agency has completed a £50 million flood risk mitigation scheme to better protect more than 1,400 properties - including 950 homes -...
Market Analysis & Research
Six trends shaping the world’s water planning needs
The water crisis has been cited by the World Economic Forum as one of the main threats to the planet. We cannot afford to...
Industry News
Yorkshire Water hygiene business makes a splash with new tech
A Yorkshire-based water hygiene firm has recently launched a new remote water monitoring service that is set to increase turnover by over 30% thanks...
Insight & Opinion
Securing resilient water supplies for south-east England
A comprehensive exercise to plan water resource management into the 2070s and beyond involved assessing more than 2000 possible interventions, with up to 80...
Awards, Charity & Funding
United Utilities wins international health and safety accolade from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
United Utilities has scooped a prestigious award for consistently demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence for more than a decade.
The North West’s...
Water Company News
Yorkshire Water sources renewable energy supply through agreement with Shell Energy
Yorkshire Water has entered into a 10-year power purchase agreement with Shell Energy Europe Limited to buy renewable energy generated by the Thanet and...
Industry News
Esh-Stantec progresses County Durham wastewater treatment works upgrade scheme
A £6.4 million scheme, which will extend and upgrade Northumbrian Water’s wastewater treatment works in Kelloe, County Durham, is progressing following joint venture, Esh-Stantec,...
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