Yearly Archives: 2024

Pennon, the only water-based business to receive Fair Tax accreditation 7 years in a row

One of the largest employers in the South West, Pennon Group, has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark for the seventh year in a...

ICO takes action against United Utilities over transparency failings

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a practice recommendation to United Utilities for failing to properly handle requests for important environmental information from...

NSF opens advanced water testing laboratory in Germany

NSF, a global leader in public health and safety, has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art water testing laboratory in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany. This facility marks...

A world-first study has successfully used Porous Liquids to achieve liquid-liquid separation

A world-first study has successfully used Porous Liquids to achieve liquid-liquid separation for the first time, creating exciting potential for advancing both environmental sustainability...

Hydro International upgrades water resource modelling software to help water companies plan more effectively for extreme drought events

Hydro International’s Data, Insights and Analysis (DIA) experts have given its Hydro-Logic® Aquator version XV a major upgrade, with the aim of helping water...

New book aimed at the lay reader could help explain the challenges of sewage treatment to the public

A new paperback book aimed at the lay reader could help explain the complexities and challenges of sewage treatment to members of the public. THE...

SWIG Early Career Researcher Poster Competition winners announced

The SWIG Early Career Researcher Poster Competition took to the stage at WWEM 2024 last week, showcasing some of the most exciting emerging talents...

£2.5m project to improve water quality in the New Forest

Southern Water's scheme at Boldre Wastewater Treatment Works to help improve water quality is now complete. The project at the site near Lymington which is...

National Drought Group discusses preparations for extreme weather following wettest 12 months in England since 1836

The changing climate means we will see more extreme weather in the coming years, the National Drought Group heard at its latest meeting yesterday...

Domestic action needed to get UK back on track as international nature leader at COP16

With the doors soon to open at COP16, nature groups are warning in a new progress tracker that inadequate action from the previous Government...

Dan Corry appointed to lead Defra regulation review

The economist Dan Corry has been appointed to carry out an internal review into the regulation and regulators at the Department for Environment, Food...

Clancy makes three new appointments to its senior leadership team

Clancy has made three new appointments to its senior leadership team, reflecting the growing nature of the business’ work in energy, water and major...

Drone trial set to improve water quality launched in Northumberland

Drones are being used to improve the quality of water in UK coastal waters and estuaries as part of a trial with Northumbrian Water,...

Severn Trent starts construction of UK’s first operational ozone wastewater site

Severn Trent has started construction of the UK’s first pioneering operational ozone wastewater treatment plant. The company is installing the innovative technology to help boost...

Micropollutant removal pilot plant will be first to pioneer new wastewater technology

Curio Group has relocated its UK headquarters to Cranfield University's campus to strengthen research into micropollutant removal from wastewater. The UK’s first pilot plant aimed...

Thames Water independent Monitor is appointed

Ofwat has confirmed that an independent Monitor to report on the progress of Thames Water against its equity raise and transformation plans has now...

VEGA instruments achieve WRAS certification for water safety

VEGA, a global leader in the measurement technology industry, has announced that its compact radar level sensors have received WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme)...

Gates open on London’s new super sewer

London’s super sewer, designed to protect the River Thames from sewage pollution well into the future, has now been turned on.  Valves, which operate like...

Northumbrian Water adds fresh new “Best Workplace” accolade as it builds towards major investment

Northumbrian Water has been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering and Property. The water company is part of an elite...

Europump President highlights European pump sector’s energy efficiency success at EEMODS Conference

At the recent EEMODS (Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems) conference in Lucerne, Switzerland, Europump President Luboš Michlík delivered a compelling presentation on the...

Landmark UK project to accelerate technology and commercial use of biopolymers extracted from sewage sludge

Royal HaskoningDHV, the international engineering company, is to implement in Blackburn, Lancashire, the UK’s first-ever Kaumera pilot plant to extract biopolymers from sewage sludge....

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