Monthly Archives: January, 2025

Water Company News

How water-saving homes of tomorrow could help save billions of litres

The UK’s water supply is under significant threat, with projections indicating that demand could meet available supply levels by 2032 and exceed supply by...

Water Company News

Thames Water installs glass reinforced plastic lining into Stratford sewer as part of £70 million upgrade

Thames Water has announced the first section of GRP lining has successfully been installed in the NOS at Stratford High Street, marking a pivotal...

Awards, Charity & Funding

Aggregate Industries completes 98-hour volunteer effort at Derbyshire reservoir

Continuing its support for the local community and important causes in the East Midlands, a dedicated team from local construction materials manufacturer Aggregate Industries...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Yorkshire company fined for polluting river with bleach

Specialist packing company Liquipak Ltd, based in Huddersfield, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 9 January 2025, where it pleaded guilty to an...

Industry News

Waterwise joins Innovative programme to boost diversity in Trusteeship

Environmental campaigning experts Waterwise has announced their participation in the brand new Pathways to Trusteeship programme. As part of this innovative pilot, Waterwise has...

Environmental News

Wetland restored and 55km of river opened at Billingham Beck

Work on a project to restore wetland habitat, open up 55km of river for fish and introduce natural flood management measures at Billingham Beck...

Water Company News

NI Water takes the lead on €32 million PEACEPLUS project to tackle water pollution

NI Water is set to take the lead in a strategic partnership with Uisce Éireann on a €32m programme of work that will tackle...

Water Company News

Yorkshire Water begins phase two of Pool-in-Wharfedale storm overflow project

Yorkshire Water is set to begin phase two of its £1.3m storm overflow project in Pool-in-Wharfedale, which will reduce the number and duration of...

Industry News

Engineering apprentice saves employer 86% on operational pump costs

A University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre apprentice has helped the UK's largest aircrete block manufacturer slash operational pump costs by 86% by significantly...

Water Company News

Moody’s Ratings downgrades Thames Water’s CFR to Caa3 following administration rumours

Ratings agency Moody’s Ratings has downgraded Thames Water’s debt further this week, and increased its view of the probability of default, changing its outlook...

Market Analysis & Research

Phosphorus project finds alternatives to chemical treatment

A major collaborative study into alternative approaches to phosphorus removal at rural wastewater treatment works has delivered promising results, with one new method already...

Environmental News

Work to reduce metal mine pollution complete in Upper Teesdale

The latest phase of an innovative £900,000 project to limit heavy metals polluting rivers in Upper Teesdale is complete. The creation of over three hectares...

Water Company News

Work complete on £706,000 solar scheme near Falkirk

Scottish Water has completed work on a £706,000 green energy scheme at a site near Falkirk, which is set to save around 135 tonnes...

Water Company News

Anglian Water completes new pipeline from Horstead to East Ruston securing future water supplies for Norfolk

Anglian Water has recently completed work upgrading the water network in Norwich, securing future supplies for decades to come. The £14 million upgrade to the...

Water Company News

South West Water has significantly reduced its use of storm overflows in Princetown

South West Water has upgraded the village of Princetown's wastewater treatment works by improving the site’s pumps and treatment process – doubling the amount...

Appointments

New operations director joins Wrekin Products to continue streak of new hires

Wrekin Products, has expanded its workforce once again in a continued streak of new hires with the appointment of operations director, Steve O’Brien. As the...

Government, Policy & Regulation

In response to Thames Water, Steve Reed tells EFRA Committee it’s not for Government to tell a private company how to manage their finances

The EFRA Committee has published two pieces of correspondence between the Committee and the Defra Secretary, Steve Reed. One is a letter from the Committee...

Event News