Government, Policy & Regulation
OEP seeks permission to intervene in Court of Appeal case on the implementation of regulations in place to protect water
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is seeking permission to intervene in a Court of Appeal case relevant to how regulations in place to...
Insight & Opinion
Marcus Rink, Chief Inspector of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, shares his insights on the role of research, innovation and collaboration ahead of UKWIR’s annual...
Ahead of his presentation at UKWIR’s annual conference in October, Marcus Rink, Chief Inspector of the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) shares his thoughts on...
Mergers & Acquisitions
OCU acquires Purestream Industries, specialists in water treatment and environmental design solutions
OCU Group, a UK energy transition and utilities infrastructure services company, has acquired Purestream Industries.
Based in London and the South East, Purestream is...
Water Company News
Yorkshire Water Storm Overflow Alliance to deliver AMP8 capital investment programme
Yorkshire Water has created a Storm Overflow Alliance to deliver up to £1bn of capital investment in AMP8. The alliance is a significant and...
Industry News
Barhale wins New River reinforcement works
Civil Engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has secured a £14.8 million package with Thames Water to carry out vital rehabilitation works on one...
Water Company News
South East Water lays down new roots across its supply region
As part of its mission to increase the presence of wildlife across its land in Kent and Sussex, South East Water has planted 28,475...
Environmental News
40 tonnes of bee-harming neonics a year flow through Asia’s longest river
More than 40 tonnes of bee-harming neonicotinoid insecticides, known as neonics, have been estimated to be flowing through Asia’s longest river every year, according...
Environmental News
CIWEM unveils ‘The Ripple Effect’ digital series to highlight the crucial role of water and environmental professionals in shaping a sustainable future
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has launched an ambitious digital campaign in collaboration with Content With Purpose (CWP) to showcase...
Industry News
RSK completes preferred equity raise with total investment increasing to £520 million
RSK Group has completed its strategic investment agreement, securing a £520 million capital injection to support the significant growth aspirations of the group.
In June,...
Industry News
GHD win six-year AMP8 Wessex Water contract
GHD, a leading global professional services firm, has been awarded a new contract to provide design services for Wessex Water’s PR24 capital programme.
GHD will...
Government, Policy & Regulation
SEPA strengthens commitment to equality with new Domestic Abuse and Gender-Based Violence Policy
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has developed a new Domestic Abuse and Gender-Based Violence Policy, the latest in a series of progressive people...
Event News
VEGA to showcase innovative level, flow, and pressure solutions at this year’s WWEM
VEGA will be showcasing its range of innovative level, flow, and pressure solutions on stand H6 at this year's WWEM event.
WWEM is taking place...
Industry News
Repairs of vital River Taff monitoring station completed
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has completed repairs of a river level and flow monitoring station on the River Taff at Merthyr Tydfil.
The weir at...
Industry News
New state-of-the-art CTS chemistry laboratory opens in leicester
CTS recently opened its new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
Phil Marshall, CEO of Phenna Group, cut the ribbon in the opening ceremony, whose investment made...
Water Company News
Thames Water makes contingency plan to release cash reserves
Thames Water has entered into discussions with its financial stakeholders to release cash reserves, which would require majority creditor consent.
As at 31 August 2024,...
Market Analysis & Research
Bluewater: New study spotlights over half of people globally don’t trust their tap water
A massive global study indicates 40 percent of people worldwide are falling out of love with tap water amid fears it is unsafe.
This...
Appointments
Joel Stevens appointed as new OnSite Managing Director
OnSite, South Staffordshire Plc’s water and wastewater specialist, has announced the appointment of Joel Stevens as its new Managing Director, following an external selection...
Appointments
Phenna Group appoints new Group Head of Corporate Development
Phenna Group, a global testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services provider, has appointed Jon Harrison as the Group Head of Corporate Development.
Jon brings a...
Industry News
The Talent Foundry and Severn Trent chart new waters with employability skills programme for care experienced students
The Talent Foundry, a leading social mobility charity helping young people from underserved backgrounds prepare for the world of work, and one of the...
Environmental News
Rare “river jelly lichen” discovered in the River Sprint
Rock-hugging river jelly lichen (Lathagrium dichotomum) has been found thriving along the River Sprint in Cumbria, marking a significant boost for local water quality....
Environmental News
Beavers return to Northamptonshire for the first time in 400 years
Anglian Water's Get River Positive and the Wildlife Trust are working together to bring back nature’s engineers to Northants.
A family of beavers will be...
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