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...
Water Company News
Affinity Water invests in new infrastructure to ensure sustainability of water supplies
Affinity Water will be improving its capacity to store water in a series of projects, starting with constructing a new service reservoir near the...
Industry News
SUEZ and NWL partner in Ofwat Innovation Fund winner
SUEZ has announced they have joined forces with Northumbrian Water Ltd. (NWL) as one of the key partners in the ground-breaking Hydro Powered Concentric...
Environmental News
Work on £10 million flood defence set to begin on Essex coast
The Environment Agency is set to begin a multi-million project to protect a vulnerable community on the Essex coast.
Work will begin at Cockett Wick...
Water Company News
Thames Water appoints new chair and issues statement after CEO’s resignation
Thames Water has appointed Sir Adrian Montague as new chairman just days after Sarah Bentley's sudden departure.
Sir Adrian, previously the chair of Anglian Water,...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Drought planning stepped up amid potential hottest June on record
Plans to maintain water supply resilience have been discussed by a team of national experts, following a decline in reservoir and groundwater levels, as...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Anglian Water pays £154,428 after sewage discharged into Bedfordshire River
Anglian Water has paid a monetary penalty of £150,000 following an investigation by the Environment Agency after sewage was released into the River Til.
The...
Case Studies
Steve Vick International’s Contract Services team fills 180 metre abandoned sewer pipes with cementitious grout for Yorkshire Water
Steve Vick International (SVI) recently carried out a project for JN Bentley on behalf of Yorkshire Water. The project involved filling with cementitious grout...
Product News
Qdos pump doses for three years without fault
A Qdos 60 PU peristaltic pumphead from Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions has completed three years of maintenance-free operation without any leaks in a...
Event News
SES Water announces partnership with Pride In Surrey
As part of Pride month, SES Water has announced they are to be partnering with Pride In Surrey for the first time, providing its...
Insight & Opinion
Senior Credit Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence discusses what effect a special administration regime might have on Thames Water’s debt
Following the surprise resignation of Thames Water's Chief Executive, Sarah Bentley, on Tuesday, and subsequent reports of crisis talks over the company's £14 billion...
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