Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water’s supply resilience
Ofwat has opened an enforcement case into South East Water to investigate whether it has failed to develop and maintain an efficient water supply...
Event News
Research and innovation key to addressing water challenges, says UKWIR
Unprecedented concern and curiosity from the public about the water environment, resources and infrastructure signals the need to change the way research and innovation...
Environmental News
Falkland Islands peatland project to examine greenhouse gas emissions and carbon offsetting potential
The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the Falkland Islands’ extensive peatland habitats are to be studied as part of a project that will examine...
Water Company News
NI Water apprentice bootcamp begins
NI Water’s Apprentice recruits are kickstarting their careers with an intensive bootcamp at the company’s Learning and Development Centre in Antrim.
Thirty one apprentices,...
Government, Policy & Regulation
National Audit Office’s ‘Resilience to flooding’ report highlights 40% cut by EA in flood protection forecasts
The Environment Agency (EA) has cut its forecast for the number of additional properties that will be better protected from flooding by 40% since...
Industry News
Sea wall project launched by Heriot-Watt University and Virginia Tech in transatlantic collaboration
A pioneering research project that aims to strengthen the resilience of sea walls to increased coastal flooding has been launched by Heriot-Watt University in...
Industry News
Mott MacDonald chosen as key partner by Uisce Éireann
Mott MacDonald has been appointed to Uisce Éireann’s (previously Irish Water) five-year supplier framework for the provision of capital works Project Management Office (PMO)...
Industry News
Landia Biogas Digester Systems set for Indonesia
For pre-treatment tanks at a wastewater facility in Indonesia, Landia is supplying 12 of its digester mixing systems.
Part of a major Bio Production Plant...
Industry News
New Borger pumps go mobile sewer flushing
Rotary Lobe Pumps made by Borger have been installed on a fleet of sewer flushing vehicles for a private contractor.
Initial purification is achieved when...
Awards, Charity & Funding
NI Water sails to success at the CIPDNI HR 2023 Awards
It was a double win for NI Water at the highly coveted Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) NI Awards which took place at...
Appointments
Steve Barclay appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Steve Barclay has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. He was previously Secretary of State for Health and Social...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat confirms majority of companies will return money to customers
Ofwat has confirmed the financial penalties and payments for all water companies for the 2022-23 year, with the majority of companies having to return...
Industry News
Steve Vick International celebrates grand opening of new Slough depot with open days
Steve Vick International (SVI), has announced the official opening of its new Slough depot. To commemorate the opening, SVI hosted four open days for...
Product News
Blackline Safety unveils new and improved Features for G6 Single-Gas Detector
Blackline Safety Corp., a global leader in connected safety technology, has announced a significant upgrade to its G6 single-gas detector, adding new features and...
Water Company News
United Utilities graduates power up to win CEO Challenge
A team of graduates at United Utilities have powered their way to success in this year’s CEO Challenge with their innovative ways to enhance...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Thames Water Trust Fund secures a further £500,000 to help vulnerable customers
Thames Water has recently approved £500,000 of funding for its Trust Fund initiative. The Thames Water Trust Fund is an independent grant making trust...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Costain’s water team makes a splash at multiple industry awards
Costain and its partners, Jacobs, Mott MacDonald Bentley and Farrans Construction, have won two important industry awards, both of which demonstrate a commitment to...
Water Vlogs
Micron moving the needle on sustainability with next generation reverse osmosis treatment
Craig Beckman, CEO of Aqua Membranes, discusses how the company has worked with Micron to provide its RO elements with Printed spacer Technology® as...
Case Studies
VWT UK helps reduce costs and disruption for snack food manufacturer
As part of a long-term collaborative partnership with a major food manufacturing business, Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK) has helped improve operational costs...
Industry News
Groundforce Shorco extends its online tool to help with box designs
Trench and manhole box designs set to become quicker and easier with extension of digital design tool from Groundforce Shorco.
Engineers and temporary works coordinators...
Water Company News
Reservoir resilience investment work complete
A £2.6M project of investment in water resources in County Durham is nearing completion. Northumbrian Water and its partner Esh-Stantec have carried out the...
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