Yearly Archives: 2023

Insight & Opinion

Water utilities must use innovative digital solutions to optimize surging infrastructure investment

Governments, municipalities and system operators of water and wastewater systems are facing unprecedented challenges in managing their assets, due to financial constraints, aging infrastructure,...

Industry News

WEG publishes guide for ecodesign legislation

With the next set of changes to the ecodesign legislation for electric motors looming, WEG, a leader in electric motor technology, has published an...

Water Company News

Southern Water invests millions to improve water quality in Hampshire

More than £8m of work is set to begin at Ashlett Creek Fawley Wastewater Treatment Works (WTW) to help improve water quality, reduce storm...

Water Company News

Ammonia removal success leads to equipment purchase

Wastewater treatment technology hired to provide enhanced ammonia removal at a village works has been purchased permanently by Wessex Water. The water utility, which serves...

Industry News

Installation complete at Masterton, New Zealand of wind powered Accel-o-Fac® System

Following study and planning by both New Zealand local officials and Gurney Environmental, the company installed an Accel-o-Fac® wastewater treatment system that includes SERIES...

Case Studies

Veolia Water Technologies secures water production for Ezz Steel, saving freshwater from the Nile river

In water-scarce Egypt, major industrial players have been looking for ways to reduce their water consumption. Ezz Steel, one of the leading steel producers...

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...

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