Yearly Archives: 2024

Shallow thinking – attenuation goes super thin

Shifting weather patterns and new planning regulations are challenging thinking on SuDS design. It’s time to get attenuation out of a hole, argues Jack...

Water industry launches world-first interactive storm overflows map

In a world first Water UK has launched an interactive map showing the operation of every single storm overflow in England. From today anglers, kayakers...

Ofwat to appear before MPs for questioning on water companies’ finances, customer bills and regulation of the industry

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) is due to hold an evidence session to scrutinise the work of Ofwat, questioning its Chief...

CIWEM urges action on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in UK’s water systems

Following the launch of a Policy Position Statement (PPS), CIWEM, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, has issued an urgent call...

WSP appointed by Environment Agency to enhance groundwater modelling in Lincolnshire and East Anglia

Professional services consultancy WSP has been appointed by the Environment Agency to update and maintain existing groundwater models in Lincolnshire and East Anglia. This project...

5,000 water meters to be replaced with smart meters in Cramlington and Blyth

Northumbrian Water is set to replace 5,000 water meters across Blyth and Cramlington in an ambitious upgrade programme. Northumbrian Water is investing in new water...

New study shows Sudoc catalysts efficiently break down pharmaceuticals in polluted waters 

Carnegie Mellon University scientists have found that Sudoc’s patented NewTAML catalysts and hydrogen peroxide effectively degrade several antibiotics and other drugs found in municipal...

Beck boost from treatment works investment

Work is starting on a £1.9m project that will help to improve water quality in North Yorkshire watercourses. Broughton Beck, and ultimately the River Leven...

Veolia Water Technologies opens new Life Science Centre of Excellence in Dublin

Veolia Water Technologies has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art Life Science Centre of Excellence near Dublin, Ireland. At over 8,000 square feet (743 square...

73% of bonus payments will not be paid for by customers, says Ofwat

Ofwat has today announced that new rules on exec bonuses and on dividends are beginning to bite in their first full year of operation,...

Water (Special Measures) Bill – just the first step required to address water sector failure, says Alastair Chisholm, Policy Director at CIWEM

Alastair Chisholm, Policy Director at CIWEM, highlights the many issues which need to be addressed in a water sector which is not adequately future...

Pump expert shares top maintenance tips for public sector organisations this winter

As winter approaches, ensuring essential infrastructure is properly maintained is critical for public sector organisations. The early predictions for winter 2024/2025 suggest it will be...

FSP unveils access cover innovations to French water management sector

UK access cover and drainage specialist Fabweld Steel Products has unveiled its latest innovations designed to support sustainable water management to the French market. Members...

Southern Water invests £1.25 million to upgrade Kent Wastewater Treatment Works

Southern Water is investing £1.25 million to install new equipment to remove more phosphorous from its Bidborough Wastewater Treatment Works in Tunbridge Wells, Kent,...

VertiGIS expands web apps for utility asset data management

VertiGIS, a global provider of spatial asset management solutions, has announced additional implementation capabilities within its VertiGIS Networks product line. Initially released exclusively for...

MY DEVELON wins Red Dot Design Award

MY DEVELON, the new digital platform for managing construction equipment launched by Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has won in the Brand & Communication...

Dynamic energy and water saving innovation from Everflow reduces business utilities costs by thousands of pounds

Everflow, the multi-utility provider for businesses, has revealed the pilot of its EcoMOTs service has saved a trial cohort of 24 SMEs a total...

Record number of Excellent Bathing Waters in Scotland for 2025

In 2025 the highest number of Scotland's bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards, with 87% achieving Excellent or Good classifications....

OEP has permission to intervene in appeal on how government departments should consider environmental issues

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has been granted permission to intervene in a case which could help clarify how Government departments should consider...

Three independent experts appointed by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to conduct a review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland

Three independent experts have been appointed by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to conduct a review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland, including considering options...

Engineering specialist MARCH announces investment by EMK Capital

Critical engineering firm MARCH has received investment from EMK Capital as part of the sale from Aliter Capital. The company said this strategic investment...

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