Water Company News
South West Water renews its commitment to protect and enhance the natural environment
South West Water has renewed its commitment to improving the management of natural assets and resources by resigning the Catchment Management Declaration.
Launched in 2018,...
Industry News
Water saving framework launched for Catholic groups
A new multi-million-pound framework has been launched to provide sustainable water savings to the Catholic community within the UK.
Churchmarketplace, the Catholic Church's national purchasing...
Water Company News
Environmental benefits in the pipeline as Northumbrian Water plans biodiversity enhancements
Northumbrian Water is set to transform an area of poor quality grassland in County Durham into a thriving habitat for flora and fauna.
With work...
Awards, Charity & Funding
United Utilities claims victory in the WWEM Instrumentation Apprentice Competition
This year’s Instrumentation Apprentice Competition took place at the recent WWEM exhibition, held at the NEC Birmingham on the 9th and 10th of October.
The...
Market Analysis & Research
New study shows need for better understanding of microbiomes in domestic hot-water installations
A new seminal study led by leading microbiologist Prof. emerit. Thomas Egli, has brought to light the unexpected microbial communities thriving within domestic hot-water...
Environmental News
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week to ensure every person knows their flood risk, marking one year on from Storm Babet
The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’,...
Market Analysis & Research
Environmental Industries Commission publishes One Crisis report
The Environmental Industries Commission has published its report from its flagship event about ‘The One Crisis’, a term coined from the United Nations (UN),...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Oliver Grievson awarded Presidential Award 2024 for Lifelong Commitment
EURING Professor and associate director in asset management at AtkinsRéalis Oliver Grievson, has been the awarded the Presidential Award 2024 for Lifelong Commitment.
The prestigious...
Government, Policy & Regulation
UK government appoints Arup to landmark water resilience programme
UK government has appointed global sustainable development and engineering consultancy, Arup, to the Just Transitions Water Security partnership.
Initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development...
Water Company News
Green energy to power pumps at Moffat borehole
A solar scheme in Moffat is now helping power the pumps which provide water to the town’s water treatment works.
The £307,000 project has seen...
Industry News
Aggregate Industries provides coastal defence resilience in Lancashire
Working in collaboration with Wyre Council (Lancashire Council) and Balfour Beatty, a monumental three-year coastal defence initiative at Rossall Beach has just surpassed its...
Water Company News
Nature is thriving at former clay pit on Bodmin Moor thanks to South West Water’s biodiversity works
An old clay pit on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall has been transformed into a haven for wildlife and diverse plant species thanks to biodiversity...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Licence modification on Price Review timing to be implemented by Ofwat to allow final determinations to be confirmed in January 2025 if necessary
Ofwat has confirmed a modification to English and Welsh water company licences that would allow the 2024 Price Review final determinations to be confirmed...
Case Studies
Harnessing vortex aeration to unlock more sustainable wastewater treatment
Aeration lies at the heart of the wastewater treatment process; plant operators rely on aeration systems to carefully provide a steady oxygen supply to...
Industry News
Digital trial reduces I&I wastewater costs
Inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into wastewater systems is a constant operational challenge for managers. Now, Håbo municipality in Sweden is tackling...
Water Company News
South West Water launches two new tariffs to trial fairer ways of charging customers
South West Water is set to launch two new innovative tariff trials as it looks to find fairer ways to charge customers, while protecting...
Water Company News
Work complete at iconic Weardale landmark
Investment at a County Durham reservoir has helped to enhance safety at one of Weardale’s most iconic visitor attractions.
The £3m project at Tunstall Reservoir,...
Appointments
Watertight welcomes flood risk industry expert Derek Bell as new Client Services Director
Watertight International, a leading flood risk mitigation specialist, has announced the appointment of Derek Bell as its new Client Services Director. Derek joins the...
Water Company News
Scottish Water delivers green energy scheme in Perth
A Scottish Water site in Perth is now significantly greener, thanks to the installation of an £852,000 solar scheme.
The scheme has seen 1,236 ground...
Water Company News
Yorkshire Water to install 1.3m smart water meters to improve service and reduce leakage
Yorkshire Water is set to exchange 1.3 million existing water meters with smart meters, designed to provide service improvements, enhanced customer support and reduce...
Environmental News
New wetlands project brings boost for people and nature
An £80,000 project to reduce flood risk and bring a boost to wildlife and habitat in West Yorkshire is complete.
The project at Chellow Dene...
Water Company News
£2 million improvement scheme progressing well at Lough Island Reavy
NI Water has announced that a £2million investment at Lough Island Reavy Reservoir, Kilcoo, County Down is progressing well.
This major programme of improvements involves...
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