Yearly Archives: 2024

Northumbrian Water Group’s mobile pressured water supply unit goes international

An innovative new product, developed jointly by Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) and Furst Technologies has been launched to the wider water industry. In late 2023,...

Olympic swimming pool of fats, oils and greases diverted from North West sewers

2.5 million litres of cooking fats and oils which is enough to fill an Olympic swimming pool have been saved from being washed down...

CCW seeks views on how to improve WaterSure

The Consumer Council for Water is seeking views on ways to improve WaterSure, which provides financial support with water bills to more than 220,000...

Environmental specialist moves from global engineering firm to Shropshire consultancy

A water quality and resources professional has moved from global engineering company, WSP, to a Shropshire-based environmental consultancy. Ana Braid joins GeoSmart Information, a leading...

High performance sensors protect centrifuges

Condition monitoring sensors are an essential component in many of todays’ manufacturing systems and thanks to the rapid expansion and application of digital technologies,...

Costain secures new AMP8 Framework Agreement with United Utilities

Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been selected by United Utilities as one of seven partners that will deliver its new strategic investment programme. This...

Phosphorus removal options explored in collaborative trials 

Alternative approaches to phosphorus removal at rural wastewater treatment works are being explored in an innovation project led by United Utilities.   The ALT-P project, for...

Starters, main course & dessert for hungry Landia Chopper Pumps

Landia has won important new orders from the food industry for its Chopper Pumps to work in wastewater treatment applications. In the north of England,...

King Charles III marks the opening of Parliament with a legislative programme that includes increased water industry legislation

In his second ever King's Speech, King Charles III marked the opening of Parliament on 17th July by setting out a legislative programme that...

UK off track for net zero, say country’s climate advisors

The Climate Change Committee has published a report highlighting that only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target...

Europe at forefront of innovation in water technologies, according to European Patent Office report

Europe is leading globally in the development of new technologies in the water sector, according to a study published by the European Patent Office...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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