Yearly Archives: 2024

Mergers & Acquisitions

Workdry International announces strategic expansion into North America with acquisition of Holland Pump Company

Workdry International, the parent company of engineered pump rental solutions and wastewater treatment asset rental providers Selwood, Siltbuster, and Vanderkamp, has announced a strategic...

Market Analysis & Research

Nanobubbles 101 audio course launched to accelerate water industry understanding of transformative technology

People working in the water industry are being invited to learn about the potential of nanobubbles to amplify the productivity of a range of...

Awards, Charity & Funding

Hat-trick for NI Water’s considerate constructors

Contractors working on some of NI Water’s major capital delivery projects have scooped three accolades – including a gold - in the prestigious CCS...

Insight & Opinion

Using modern GIS apps, water utilities can make better-informed decisions, says VertiGIS CEO

Thames Water’s results in July highlight that its debts have risen to £15.2bn in the year to March 2024. Additionally, the UK’s largest water...

Product News

Filter manufacturer highlights value of ‘plug-and-play’ filtration for UK water companies

Process filter manufacturer Amazon Filters has reiterated its message to UK water companies to ensure ‘plug-and-play’ filtration units are readily available for potential emergencies. The...

Industry News

AUMA helps water power return to Derbyshire’s Cromford Mills World Heritage site

Cromford Mills in Derbyshire, built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright, is returning water power to the popular tourist attraction located in the Derwent...

Product News

ABB launches innovative solar drive for sustainable water pumping globally

Solar photovoltaic (PV) powered water pumping systems are becoming increasingly important across the globe. They play a vital role in reducing CO2 emissions related...

Case Studies

Veolia Water Technologies and Miele Professional collaborate to create an enhanced cleaning solution for a major chemical research facility

Veolia Water Technologies and Miele Professional have collaborated to enhance a major research facility’s glassware washer capacity. Miele Professional’s PLW8617 large-capacity glassware dishwasher paired...

Industry News

Pioneering approach helps cut water costs, energy and carbon, through water retailer Water Plus

As part of a pioneering project, business water retailer, Water Plus, has delivered water efficiency audits and free water-saving kit’s to help cut energy...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Ofwat announces enforcement cases against four more companies in wastewater treatment investigation

Ofwat has announced that it is opening enforcement cases into four more water and wastewater companies as part of its ongoing investigation into how...

Market Analysis & Research

Innovative light technology set to combat antimicrobial resistance

A new technology that uses light to kill harmful bacteria is being assessed by experts at the University of Birmingham. The technology, developed by Italian...

Awards, Charity & Funding

Southern Water projects awarded share of £40m Innovation Fund

Southern Water’s work to innovate as part of its wider goal of driving down use of storm overflows, has been recognised with two projects...

Industry News

Blackline Safety Europe receives carbon neutral verification

Blackline Safety Corp., a leader in connected safety technology, has announced that its European operations have been independently verified as carbon neutral for all...

Environmental News

River Leven restoration work moves into next phase

A key phase of improvements to the River Leven flowing through the heart of Levenmouth is about to get under way. Following successful work on...

Awards, Charity & Funding

VIBES 2024 finalists announced

37 Scottish businesses, championing the link between economic success and environmental sustainability, have been shortlisted as finalists for the 2024 VIBES Scottish Environment Business...

Water Company News

Funding boost to support water quality in County Durham

Water quality in two County Durham watercourses will benefit from a partnership project, led by the Wear Rivers Trust and supported by Northumbrian Water’s...

Insight & Opinion

British Water calls for change to ensure AMP8 success, following Ofwat’s Draft Determinations

British Water, the trade association representing the interests of the UK water and wastewater supply chain, has called for change following Ofwat's £88 billion...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Man jailed for 32 months after dumping thousands of tonnes of waste, including asbestos, on floodplain

Christopher Garrett has been jailed for 32 months after he dumped thousands of tonnes of waste, including asbestos, in a floodplain near Kingsteignton in...

Water Company News

Jersey Water proposes £26 annual price increase on average customer water bills in 2025

Jersey Water has announced average households will pay an extra 7p per day on their water bills next year. From 1 January, the utility’s tariff...

Event News

SIWW2024 reflects significant growth in Southeast Asia’s municipal and industrial markets

The organiser of Singapore International Water Week has confirmed over 24,000 global water and city leaders, delegates, and trade visitors attended this year's event. The...

Case Studies