Yearly Archives: 2023

Government, Policy & Regulation

National Infrastructure Commission raises concerns with Ofwat over attitude to asset management

The National Infrastructure Commission has written to Ofwat to highlight some of their concerns regarding the industry's attitude to asset management. The Commission is particularly...

Insight & Opinion

Protecting peatlands: Letting nature’s superhero encourage biodiversity

After years of trying to bend nature to meet our needs, John Gorst, Catchment Partnership Officer from United Utilities explains why it’s time to...

Awards, Charity & Funding

NI Water wins Employer of the Year Award at the Belfast Telegraph Awards 2023

NI Water has been named Employer of the Year at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2023. NI Water picked up the highly coveted award...

Product News

Vesconite hydro turbine parts replace bronze

Hydro turbine bearing components machined from Vesconite Hilube have been installed at the Crai Water Turbine and Pollok Sawmill Projects in Wales and Scotland. The...

Industry News

Polypipe Building Services distributor recycling scheme to be rolled out

A recycling trial by PVC drainage manufacturer Polypipe Building Services with the UK’s largest specialist trade distributor has proved so successful that it’s now...

Industry News

Mapal set for more growth in wastewater aeration with new investment offer

A team of fast-rising innovators, who have already completed over 100 installations worldwide of their energy-saving wastewater aeration solutions, are seeking investment. Via Crowdcube, but...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Environmental Audit Committee Chairman Philip Dunne comments on water industry apology

Commenting on Water UK's apology on behalf of the water industry, and steps announced by water and sewage companies to invest in storm overflows...

Water Company News

Yorkshire Water installs 21 water quality devices on river Wharfe

Yorkshire Water is installing 21 water quality monitors along stretches of the river Wharfe in a trial to better understand factors impacting the river...

Industry News

Identifying poor assets and inefficient pumps

Despite the soaring prices brought on by an energy crisis that shows no signs of diminishing, ask pump and blower operators about the efficiency...

Industry News

MGISS partners with Leica Geosystems to drive a data-centric approach for Asset Managers

MGISS, one of the UK’s leading geospatial technology companies, has signed a partnership agreement with Leica Geosystems to drive a data-driven approach to the capture,...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Water and sewage companies in England apologise for sewage spills and launch massive transformation programme

Water and sewage companies in England have apologised for not acting quickly enough on sewage spills. To put things right, industry plans to make the...

Water Company News

Work begins on Yorkshire Water’s £180m storm overflow reduction plan

Yorkshire Water has announced it will invest £180m in reducing discharges from storm overflows in the next two years. The plan is targeting overflows that...

Industry News

GeoPlace helps the Geospatial Commission to launch a new digital map of underground pipes and cables

GeoPlace has provided expert resource to support the creation of the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) which is being launched by the Geospatial Commission,...

Appointments

Mabey Hire offers dedicated team to support AMP7

Recognising the importance of AMP7 for the UK’s water infrastructure, Mabey Hire, the UK temporary works specialist, has invested in a dedicated AMP7 team,...

Environmental News

Rare Norfolk chalk stream improved for people and wildlife

The River Yare, a rare chalk stream, has had a range of improvements to benefit wildlife and improve water quality. Woody debris from trees was...

Water Company News

Stable water supply to be restored to Kent island by end of month after support from leading consultancy

A complex project to restore a stable water supply to an island off the Kent coast is set to be finished by the end...

Water Company News

Yorkshire Water pipe resilience project awarded £3.3m in latest Ofwat innovation competition

An initiative, called Designer Liner, which could reduce leaks and burst water pipes across the country has received £3.3m in funding from Ofwat’s Innovation...

Water Company News

Northumbrian Water wins funding boost to aid innovation projects

Northumbrian Water has secured more than £6m to progress four exciting innovation projects, set to improve its service for customers and help protect the...

Event News

Flood & Water Management Expo launches national environmental survey

ROAR B2B, organiser of Flood & Water Management Expo, has announced the launch of the National Environmental Services Survey. The survey, a key highlight of...

Water Company News

West Sussex wetland to boost water quality and help drive down storm overflows into Chichester Harbour

A brand new wetlands scheme in a West Sussex area will help Southern Water in its efforts to reduce storm overflows into Chichester Harbour...

Industry News

Brett Landscaping advises on UKs largest SuDS scheme

Brett Landscaping and Severn Trent Water have been working on the UK's largest sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) scheme. The £76m project, to reduce flood...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Ofwat’s enforcement capacity bolstered with £11m funding increase from HM Treasury

Ofwat's enforcement capacity is set to be trebled, following the approval of an £11.3m funding budget increase from HM Treasury. The additional funding will see...

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