Monthly Archives: April, 2024

New book explores UK climate risk and resilience

A new book has been published bringing together key research from the UK Climate Resilience programme, which was co-led by the Met Office and...

Study raises concerns over rising river temperatures in Scotland  

Rivers in Scotland’s west and northwest could be the most sensitive to climate change and should be monitored more closely, according to a new...

ACE welcomes infrastructure policy leader, Kate Jennings as new CEO

The Board of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering Group (ACE) has appointed Kate Jennings as its new Chief Executive, strengthening the association’s position...

Bacterisk – A new approach to provide rapid on-site water quality assessment

Water is increasingly being used for recreational activities as a boost to both mental and physical health. Furthermore, local economies benefit greatly from the...

Westermo to provide lifecycle services for industrial data networks

Westermo has launched a range of pre-packaged service agreements that will help manufacturers, utilities, transportation and other industries to maintain, secure and improve data...

Emerson’s new level and flow controller reduces complexity in water and wastewater applications

Emerson has introduced its next-generation Rosemount 3490 Controller for level and flow measurement applications, which helps to reduce complexity, optimise processes and enhance sustainability....

Environmental Audit Committee announces follow-up evidence session on water quality and water infrastructure

The Environmental Audit Committee has announced a follow-up evidence session on water quality and water infrastructure, taking place on Wednesday 15 May 2024. In its...

South West Water tackles sewer misconnections to protect the environment

South West Water is working with customers and tradespeople to identify and prevent pollutions, and protect the environment by seeking out drainage misconnections across...

Latest addition to Cadcorp Data Service assists organisations in visualising flood-prone areas and mitigating flood-related challenges

Cadcorp has expanded support for Environment Agency Real Time flood-monitoring within its desktop GIS and web mapping software. As part of the cloud hosted...

SEEPEX and Severn Trent boost sewage plant reliability

Minworth is the largest sewage plant within Severn Trent’s region, and the fifth largest in Europe. The plant operates 24-7, serving a population of...

Membrion propels expansion of sustainable water solutions with 100+ Accelerator

Membrion, the rapidly expanding manufacturer of novel solutions for recycling of harsh wastewater streams, is one of an exclusive group of innovators selected for...

Going the extra mile: Environment Agency fleet awarded Earned Recognition status

The Environment Agency has become the first government agency to be recognised under the Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency’s Earned Recognition scheme. Earned Recognition status...

UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law

The Environment Secretary has confirmed the UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic. Defra intend to bring forward the...

Z-Tech secures key role in Southern Water’s GMES Framework for ATEX and Electrical Services

Z-Tech, a part of M Group Services’ Water Division, has announced its recent success in securing the General Mechanical and Electrical Services (GMES) Framework...

Global lubricants manufacturer chooses new Borger pump

A new jet-mixing pump system has significantly reduced capital, installation, maintenance and energy costs at Moove, a global lubricants manufacturer and distributor, in the...

Sensitive working to protect Essex’s wildlife

Essex & Suffolk Water is investing £700,000 in the replacement pipeline near West Hanningfield, which starts in land close to a Site of Special...

£1m project to bring boost for wildlife and water quality starts

Work on a project to restore wetland habitat, open up 55km of river for fish and improve community access at a Tees Valley country...

Thames Water publishes PR24 business plan update

In October 2023, Thames Water Utilities Limited submitted its PR24 business plan for the 2025-30 regulatory period (“AMP8”) to Ofwat, proposing a total expenditure...

National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year

The National Drought Group has reconvened to discuss ongoing preparation for future droughts, but confirmed water resources are healthy following England’s wettest October to...

Latest investment begins to protect North Yorkshire watercourses

Northumbrian Water is investing in upgrades to sites in North Yorkshire, to help protect the local environment. The latest project, a £2.5m upgrade to Aldbrough...

United Utilities invests £77M at Burnley wastewater treatment works

United Utilities is investing £77.7 million at its wastewater treatment works in Burnley to help improve water quality in the River Ribble. As part of...

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