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Welsh Water becomes the first fertility friendly water company
Welsh Water has become the first fertility friendly accredited employer in Wales and in the water industry, as recognition of the work it is...
Uisce Éireann reaches significant milestone on multi-million euro upgrade of Macroom Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water) is continuing to progress a major upgrade to the Macroom Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Cork, Ireland.
The project, which...
Squeezing the supply chain could have adverse long-term impact on water employers
Cutting supply chain costs across the water industry will not only have a detrimental impact on AMP8, but could also see the sector face...
EasyMining expands phosphorus recovery capacity with a second Ash2Phos plant in Europe
EasyMining, part of the Ragn-Sells Group, is set to build a second Ash2Phos plant in Helsingborg, Sweden. Doubling Europe's capacity for sustainable phosphorus recovery,...
A leap forward in efficient and reliable lighting solutions with the second generation of Atlas Copco solar light towers
Atlas Copco has launched the second generation of solar light towers, the HiLight MS 4 and MS 5, to provide lighting solutions for operators...
Repair partnership shakes up lining solutions in the UK
Installing an ‘earthquake liner’ on England’s south coast has delivered a seismic step forward for sewer repairs in this country, following a successful collaboration...
From flush to fuel for United Utilities’ new electric HGVs
United Utilities is introducing four electric heavy goods vehicles which are powered by poo.
It is the only water company in the UK taking part...
Tony Juniper CBE reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a third term
The Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, confirmed on Monday 24th March that Tony Juniper CBE has been reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a...
Stantec to provide range of advisory services for United Utilities on commercial consultancy framework
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been appointed by United Utilities to its Commercial Consultancy Framework.
Following a competitive tender process,...
Quartet of promotions for flood risk consultancy
Midlands-based environmental consultancy, GeoSmart Information has announced four promotions.
As part of the business’ continued team investment and wider growth plans, Wajid Wastakaran has been...
Latest UV treatment models halve energy use
Compliance with drinking water disinfection standards is the priority for managers of UV equipment in drinking water treatment plants, but the latest technologies can...
Beach recycling underway to strengthen Norfolk flood protection
Work is underway to bolster natural flood defences along the west coast of Norfolk as part of their yearly renewal.
Beach recycling will see an...
£8m Wastewater Treatment Investment planned for Annsborough and Castlewellan Area
NI Water is scheduled to commence an extensive programme of work to upgrade Annsborough Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) and parts of the associated sewerage...
Green scheme to help power Scottish Water site near East Kilbride
Work on a £420,000 solar project at a waste water treatment works serving thousands of customers in and around East Kilbride is now complete.
The...
OEP launches investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with key laws to protect and improve water quality
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched an investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with the Water...
Consultation on Uisce Éireann’s non-domestic tariff framework
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has published a Proposed Decision Paper for new non-domestic water and wastewater tariffs to apply to non-domestic...
World Water Day 2025: Sustainable efforts to protect glaciers and freshwater sources
Glaciers are surviving ice formations that remind us of the globe’s stark evolution since the Ice Age. World Water Day 2025’s theme is ‘Glacier...
NSF appoints Steve Haan as Vice President of its Water Division, succeeding Dave Purkiss
NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, has appointed Steve Haan to the position of Vice President, Water. Haan will succeed Dave...
Severn Trent completes improvements to 1,500 storm overflows – and is now set to deliver a further 600 by autumn
Severn Trent has confirmed it has completed 1,500 engineering projects ahead of schedule and has now unveiled further plans to fast-track the delivery of...
Proactive maintenance success demonstrated in innovation showcase
Insights from a successful partnership between Xylem and Yorkshire Water, that has led to 51% reduction in reactive pumping station visits, will be shared...
South West Water delivers reduction in storm overflow spills in mid-Cornwall
South West Water has reduced storm overflow spills at one of its highest spilling sites in Cornwall after recent improvements in the area.
Investment in...
Yorkshire Water to pay £40m enforcement package following Ofwat wastewater investigation
Ofwat has concluded its investigation into Yorkshire Water securing an enforcement package of £40m to be paid by the wastewater company.
Since the regulator published...
Clare Pillman announces retirement as Chief Executive of NRW
Clare Pillman, who has served as Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) Chief Executive, has announced her retirement after seven years of dedicated service.
Clare joined NRW...
United Utilities selects four partners to support delivery of its Assurance framework
As it prepares to deliver its largest investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a century, United Utilities has announced the partners that will...
Uisce Éireann reaches significant milestone on multi-million-euro upgrade of Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Kerry
Uisce Éireann is continuing progress with a major upgrade of the Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Kerry, which the company says will further...
New study reveals carbon-rich peatlands are dangerously under-protected
A new study has revealed that peatlands are dangerously under-protected, putting the global climate at risk. Covering just 3% of Earth’s surface, these terrestrial...
Fisher German selected for Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework
Property consultancy Fisher German has been selected for the Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework for its AMP8 five-year plan from 2025 to...
IEMA and the Carbon Accounting Alliance call on Carbon Accountants to adopt professional standards
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is developing the specialist register in partnership with the Carbon Accounting Alliance (CAA), to provide a...
Latest UKWIR projects available for expression of interest
Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sought by UKWIR for expert partners to develop the evidence base, insight, knowledge and recommendations to respond to...
Ofwat refers five companies’ redetermination requests to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Ofwat has formally referred the requests from five companies for a redetermination of their PR24 Final Determination to the CMA.
This commences the six-month period...
EPA publishes early insights into last year’s nitrogen levels in Ireland’s rivers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published early insights into nitrogen levels in Ireland's rivers in 2024.
The Early Insights Nitrogen Indicator 2024 has been...
Businesses should be required to report on their nature risks, says new report
A new report by think tank Green Alliance calls for the government to set a timeline for mandatory reporting by companies to motivate them...
£17.5m investment supports local watercourses
More than £17m has been invested in upgrades at six sewage treatment sites, helping to protect water quality in local watercourses.
Northumbrian Water has carried...
Yorkshire Water invests £445k in Northallerton storm overflow
Yorkshire Water is investing £445k in a Northallerton storm overflow to reduce the number of discharges into Terry Gutter during periods of heavy or...
Pump industry excellence celebrated at this year’s Pump Industry Awards
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) returned this month to the famous St George’s Park in Staffordshire for the staging of its 2025 Pump...
Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 connects on a global, record-breaking scale
The organiser of Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 has said the exhibition has cemented its position as one of the world's premier water industry events, drawing...
Court of Appeal upholds Thames Water’s restructuring plan
The Court of Appeal has upheld Thames Water's restructuring plan to extend the liquidity runway of the Thames Water Group.
The restructuring plan proposed by...
River Thames Lock Keepers set for strike vote over safety fears, GMB warns Government
River Thames weir and lock keepers are set to ballot for industrial action over safety concerns, GMB has warned the Government.
In a letter...
Final episode of BBC documentary, Thames Water: Inside the Crisis, to air tonight
The second of a two-part documentary on Thames Water airs tonight, Tuesday 18 March, at 9pm on BBC Two.
The documentary, called Thames Water: Inside...
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