Water Company News
Thames Water begins clay compaction trial works for Oxfordshire reservoir
Thames Water began a six-month trial this week to test the clay conditions where a vital new reservoir is proposed to be built.
The reservoir,...
Appointments
Costain appoints Paul Morris as Group Commercial Director
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has appointed Paul Morris as Group Commercial Director, joining its executive board.
With 30 years of experience working in people,...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Active Membranes receives initial round of seed funding to accelerate development of award-winning desalination technology
Active Membranes, developer of revolutionary, award-winning electrically-conducting membranes used in desalination, has closed its initial round of Seed Funding to further develop its desalination...
Water Company News
Anglian Water installs new equipment to prevent flooding in Peterborough
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance is due to begin work to install a new storage tank, lay new sewer pipes and upgrade one of its...
Industry News
McElroy unveils ‘McElroy museum’ celebrating company’s history
McElroy, a leading designer and manufacturer of pipe fusion equipment, recently hosted a ribbon cutting to commemorate the opening of the McElroy Museum.
Located in...
Water Company News
South Staffs Water employee celebrates 50 years of service
Operations Specialist for South Staffs Water, Barry Beddard, is celebrating 50 years of service with the organisation this year.
Barry joined South Staffs Water in...
Environmental News
Severn Trent set to double biodiversity targets by transforming 11,000ha of land into stunning habitats
Severn Trent is set to more than double its biodiversity targets by helping to transform 11,000ha of land into vibrant and stunning natural habitat.
The...
Water Company News
More trouble for Thames Water as S&P downgrades their Class A and B debt
S&P (Standard & Poor's) has downgraded Thames Water's Class A debt rating to BB and its Class B debt rating to B. This follows...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Summit on support for struggling customers announced as reports highlight continued affordability challenge
Ofwat has announced a summit on the support offered to customer's struggling to pay their bills, following latest research published by the regulator.
The Vulnerability...
Insight & Opinion
Paris’s triathlon troubles should be a warning sign for all cities
When hosting any major event, host cities and their infrastructure are under immense strain as the international spotlight is placed upon them. An iconic...
Appointments
Stantec appoints new managing director for UK and Ireland
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, has appointed Brian Yates to be its new Managing Director for the United...
Industry News
IWS M&E secures partnership with Northumbrian Water Group
Integrated Water Service (IWS) M&E has announced that they have successfully secured a new partnership with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG).
NWG has partnered with 33...
Market Analysis & Research
TerrAffix and Kier identify solution to microplastics road runoff challenge
Laboratory testing undertaken by RSK Group company TerrAffix and Kier has demonstrated that a plant-based material used to create a biochar can successfully remove...
Industry News
Process filter manufacturer sees ‘marked rise’ in water industry orders
A process filter manufacturer has seen a ‘marked rise’ in enquiries and orders as water companies focus on resilience after the cryptosporidium outbreak in...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Government launches rapid review to meet Environment Act targets
The Government has announced a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) to be completed by the end of the year.
The Government has...
Environmental News
Blue-green algae in Lake Windermere surpasses WHO safe guidelines for swimming
Campaigners have called on the new environment minister to take action after the levels of blue-green algae in Lake Windermere surpassed the World Health...
Environmental News
Environment Agency carries out flood safety exercise in Rugeley
The Environment Agency recently led a training exercise at Rugeley flood storage area in Staffordshire, to rehearse emergency plans in the event of a...
Insight & Opinion
Technology options for AMP8 phosphorous challenge
Water companies have committed to remove over a million tonnes of phosphorus from rivers in AMP8. As such, phosphorus removal will remain a central...
Industry News
Aquaspira delivers low carbon solution for network rail culvert extension
Aquaspira was appointed by Balfour Beatty to deliver steel reinforced pipes as a low carbon solution to a rail culvert extension at Hook in...
Industry News
Partnerships drive FOG-to-fuel circular economy
Sewer blockages due to the impact of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in wastewater systems is a major environmental challenge, but innovative waste management...
Water Company News
Finish line in sight for Yeovil enhancement
A £30 million project that will improve water quality in the River Yeo as it flows through Yeovil is closing in on completion this...
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