Monthly Archives: December, 2024

Scottish Water delivers £1.4m solar scheme near Edinburgh

Scottish Water has completed work on a £1.4m solar scheme at a site near Edinburgh which is set to save 221 tonnes of carbon...

Dr Adam Thompson MP visits Severn Trent’s new Derbyshire water treatment works

Dr Adam Thompson, MP for Erewash, has visited the site of Severn Trent's brand new £140m water treatment works at Church Wilne. During his visit,...

Engineers to hone analytical skills at ABB’s new Skills Hub at UK Service Training Centre

ABB has unveiled an analytical training facility, part of its Service Training Centre in Stonehouse, UK to equip engineers with expertise in its latest...

Tech helps homeowners dodge costly loft leaks

A trial of smart water leak detection devices has highlighted the risk homes in the South East face from aging loft storage tanks. More than...

InPipe Products launch ‘groundbreaking’ new money-saving mapping tool

A pipeline-pigging supplier has unveiled a ‘groundbreaking’ new state-of-the-art mapping tool. iNPIPE PRODUCTS Phoenix Debris Mapping Tool uses the latest hi-tech sensors to produce a...

SEPA unveils new method to detect chemicals in water environment

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has introduced an innovative new approach to water sampling to improve the identification and monitoring of chemicals in...

Super sewer progress: 850,000 tonnes of sewage captured after heavy rain, latest data shows

New data recently published shows the impact of London’s new super sewer on the River Thames. The new tunnel network, which combines the 25km Thames...

Planning system overhaul to accelerate housebuilding must enable not limit acceleration of climate resilience, says CIWEM’s Alastair Chisholm

This month the government announced an update to its National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – the headline set of guidance to planners and developers. Billed as a means...

NI Water continues work in Killyhevlin area

Following the successful completion of a £3 million investment in phase one, NI Water has announced a further £1 million investment in phase two...

Lining up more protection of precious Exmoor

More than £450,000 is being invested to boost the protection of one of the south west’s most precious landscapes this winter. Sewers will be revitalised...

Anglian Water to install new equipment to prevent flooding in Suffolk

Anglian Water’s @one Alliance is due to begin work in the Suffolk village of Holywell Row to increase the capacity of the sewer network,...

‘Raise the bar’, EA head tells water sector

Chief executive of the Environment Agency, Philip Duffy, has told delegates at British Water’s Annual Conference that action is being taken to meet rising...

Scottish Water installs 1000 new sewer monitors 

Scottish Water has installed more than 1000 new sewer monitors across its waste water system as part of a £500m programme of investment to...

National Highways improving A38 safety with drainage scheme in Cornwall

National Highways is progressing with a scheme which will improve safety for motorists on the A38 in Cornwall. In recent years, the A38 at Notter...

Waters Corporation opens state-of-the-art precision manufacturing facility in Longbridge, UK

Waters Corporation has announced the official opening of its new 45,000 square foot manufacturing facility at the Longbridge Business Park in the West Midlands....

Unlocking the full potential of electrofusion in trenches and tight spaces

When combined with a modular ecosystem of polyethylene pipes and fittings, using electrofusion for jointing promises speed, simplicity, and a high degree of flexibility....

Five factors to consider when choosing safety footwear

Selecting the right safety footwear is crucial for ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing of your workforce. Clair Weston, head of marketing at...

Thames Water publishes half year results

Thames Water Utilities Limited has published its half year results for the six months to 30 September 2024. In it, the water company reported: 10%...

EAC to examine flood resilience as homes and businesses recover from more flooding misery in recent weeks

Flooding events bring misery to communities: and it appears to be getting worse. Records are being broken with Storm Babet, in October 2023, causing some...

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland addresses previously identified weaknesses in latest annual report

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has published its 2023-24 Annual Report and Accounts which is accompanied by a Section 22 report from the Auditor General. This...

Top five ways to retain talent in utilities

Retaining talent is crucial for businesses to maintain a competitive edge and achieve long-term growth. The average cost of employee turnover, based on the average...

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