Insight & Opinion
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....
Insight & Opinion
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...
Water Company News
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%...
Government, Policy & Regulation
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...
Government, Policy & Regulation
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...
Insight & Opinion
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...
Appointments
Additive Catchments bolsters leadership team with new Head of Sustainability and Social Impact
Water monitoring and protection solutions company, Additive Catchments has announced a new Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer.
Hedvig (Hedda) Lyche brings over two decades...
Water Company News
Anglian Water teams find 28,000 tonnes of unflushables in the sewers this year
Data collected by Anglian Water shows that people across the East of England wrongly disposed of 2,800 tonnes of unflushable items last year creating...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Siltbuster wins prestigious Made in Wales ethical manufacturer award
Water treatment specialist Siltbuster has been recognised at the 2024 Made in Wales Awards as the winner of the Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer category.
The awards, run...
Industry News
State of the art pumps installed at Loch Eck water plant to combat flood risk
Work is under way to replace ageing dry well pumps at Scottish Water’s Loch Eck clean water plant in Dunoon. To improve reliability and...
Water Company News
Water treatment comes naturally to Poole Harbour
A new £2.2 million wetlands project near Poole is set to boost the drive towards using natural methods to help protect the area around...
Water Company News
mua Group partners with South East Water to provide billing services
Independent multi-utility network operator mua Group has partnered with South East Water to provide billing services to support its regulated water business.
Newly licensed in...
Insight & Opinion
Pumps: The hidden champions of energy efficiency and sustainability across all sectors
In this article, Europump President, Luboš Michlík, highlights the vital role of pumps in powering the drive for a sustainable future.
As the global push...
Insight & Opinion
Highlighting the multi-billion dollar need for PFAS treatment
"Forever chemicals", the family of chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are coming under regulatory pressure as concerns over the negative effects...
Water Company News
GMB Union warns that Thames Water breakup would be disastrous for consumers and workers, following reports of multiple bids
The GMB Trade Union, which represents around 10,000 water industry workers in the UK, has said that the potential breakup of Thames Water would be...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Anglian Water fined £300,000 for sewage pollution in Norfolk
Following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency, Anglian Water has been fined £300,000 for illegally discharging sewage into a watercourse that feeds into...
Industry News
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University develop technology that will significantly improve the detection of waterborne pathogens
Technology that will significantly improve the safety of public water supplies by greatly improving the detection of waterborne pathogens, has been developed by scientists...
Appointments
Rachel Greasby becomes President of the BPF Pipes Group
Rachel Greasby, Managing Director of George Fischer UK, is set to become President of the BPF Pipes Group in January 2025, taking over from...
Water Company News
Key milestone for £3m green hydro energy scheme at East Lothian reservoir
Scottish Water has completed construction on a pioneering new type of hydro energy generation scheme at a reservoir in East Lothian, believed to be...
Insight & Opinion
Xylem pumps bolster Rotherham flood resilience
The centre of the town of Rotherham in South Yorkshire suffered significant flooding following extreme rainfall in June 2007 and November 2019, affecting hundreds...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Scottish Water served £6,000 civil penalty for polluting Dunfermline burn
Scottish Water has been served a civil penalty of £6,000 by Scotland’s environmental regulator for breaching a condition of its licence after a discharge...
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