Women-in-water’s voices must be heard
Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025, Perminder Atwal, HR business partner at Xylem, discusses experiences of working in water with her...
‘Net zero needs more women in climate tech,’ says Solivus CEO Jo Parker-Swift ahead of International Women’s Day
Ahead of the upcoming International Women’s Day taking place on 8th March, Jo Parker-Swift, CEO and founder of Solivus, has highlighted the gender imbalance...
In real-time sewer control, we trust
The importance of building trust in real-time controls systems for sewer networks was recently explored in a roundtable at World Water-Tech, hosted by Chengzi...
Ofwat’s opportunity to transform the UK’s water infrastructure
Despite the various issues surrounding the UK’s water infrastructure, Yännick van den Nieuwendijk, Amiblu’s Managing Director for Nordics, UK & Ireland, is hopeful that...
Claying the foundations for effective water management
As the UK works towards its ambitious target of delivering 1.5 million new homes by the next general election, one of the government’s key...
IN FULL FLOW: On the cusp of transformation
As water companies in England and Wales embark on the 2025-2030 investment period - AMP8 - Ian Thompson, vice president at Xylem UK, reflects...
Objectively Speaking: Smart Wastewater Networks…..Are we there yet?
In his regular column, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, asks if we...
Procure early to secure delivery, says supplier
The massive scale-up of work across the UK’s water and wastewater companies in AMP8 is no secret, but the way projects are delivered will...
Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland
In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was...
Into the unknown: Transforming sewer management with digital mapping
Across England and Wales there is a vast area within our sewer network that is unknown to us. Unmapped, the condition and location of...
Water technology at the heart of the green hydrogen revolution
Hydrogen is proving pivotal to global decarbonization. Offering unmatched versatility as a fuel or feedstock, hydrogen is already being used across transportation, heat, and...
The hills are alive with the sound-thinking of sustainability
As the saying goes: ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’. A partly submerged tank containing a chopper pump and a mixer at Hendwr...
Objectively Speaking: The rise of the Digital Twin…..but what exactly are they?
In his regular column, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, explores the rise...
Wireless river monitoring for water quality environmental compliance
Water companies are managing river monitoring roll out on an unprecedented scale, and this poses a multitude of challenges. A completely wireless solution overcomes...
Key considerations for a dosing pump in 2025
For water and wastewater companies to achieve cost savings, a reliable operation and meet compliance regulations, there are some crucial priorities to consider when...
AMP8 delivery requires data for nature approach
A data-driven approach coupled with greater use of nature-based solutions offers a promising path for UK water, says Ryan Pearson, head of strategy at...
PR24 Final Determination: Has Ofwat compromised enough for companies?
After colossal efforts from water companies and the regulator, was the result ever going to be thus, asks Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Aqua...
Nutrient neutrality requires package treatment plant upgrade
With nutrient neutrality requirements being enforced at off-mains properties in areas of England, homeowners need to understand the benefits of non-chemical package treatment plants,...
Transforming the UK water industry: Predictions for 2025
The UK water industry is in the midst of one the greatest periods of transformation that it has ever witnessed. As the industry sets...
Integrated catchment systems: A paradigm shift in sustainable management
Water is a scarce and at-risk resource. It faces pressures from climate change, population growth, urbanisation, and pollution, while being affected by many industries...
IN FULL FLOW: Low phosphorous consents being achieved at scale
Water company expenditure to reduce nutrients in UK rivers is likely to double in the 2025-2030 investment period, with funding expected for around 900...
Objectively Speaking: How to turn on the digital water taps
In his regular column, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, asks how we...
Underground SuDS: derisking the future with standards, certifications and approvals
Anyone involved in the design, installation or adoption of below-ground SuDS attenuation assets should be doing their due diligence to ensure they are fit...
Planning system overhaul to accelerate housebuilding must enable not limit acceleration of climate resilience, says CIWEM’s Alastair Chisholm
This month the government announced an update to its National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – the headline set of guidance to planners and developers.
Billed as a means...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Below the surface: Why water companies prioritise worker safety over asset protection
Richard Broome, Managing Director at LSBUD, explores the contradictory approach to safety in the water industry, highlighting the stark contrast between the protection of...
Storm Bert exposes urgent need for flood resilience and coastal adaptation, says CIWEM
More heavy rain is set to fall in southern England and south Wales this week, adding to the chaos caused by Storm Bert, which...
Objectively Speaking: How good governance of data can inspire public confidence
In his regular column, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, considers how good...
Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters tackle PFF, CSO, and wastewater challenges
In this article, Andy Hammond, Managing Director, Flexim UK & Ireland, explores the ongoing challenges with accurate and reliable data collection in sewage pumping,...
SuDS Tips: Stuart Crisp and Jo Bradley explore how SuDS can help meet water management requirements – Part 2
In the second of a two-part article, Stuart Crisp, Advanced Drainage Systems and Jo Bradley, Stormwater Shepherds, considers the use of mitigation indices (MIs)...
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...
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...
Preventative pump maintenance reduces downtime and risk
Now that industrial companies face being hit with unlimited fines for pollution incidents, outsourcing pump maintenance to specialist contractors can provide security and peace...
Building resilience through an intersectional approach to climate change adaptation
While there’s no doubt climate change is a universal challenge affecting us all, it certainly does not affect us all equally. We know marginalised...
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