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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