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...
United Utilities announces new programme of activity to accelerate spill reductions at a further 700 sites across the North West
United Utilities has announced a new programme of activity to accelerate spill reductions at a further 700 sites across the North West.
A dedicated team...
When wastewater supply outstrips capacity
In countries operating a combined sewage system, there’s typically a pipeline network of sewers spanning thousands of kilometres. These pipelines are designed to transport...
Isle of Wight roads to undergo green roads revolution to help reduce flooding and storm overflows
The Isle of Wight Council and Southern Water have agreed a new partnership to transform roads across the island in an effort to cut...
WWEM 2024 organiser promises the water and wastewater event of the year
With water companies seeking record funds to invest in water infrastructure, and with the relationship between wastewater and pollution headlining the media on an...
A new report by Environmental Standards Scotland finds action needs to be taken to improve Scotland’s storm overflows
A new report published by Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has founds that action needs to be taken to improve monitoring, regulatory guidance and the...
Severn Trent launches global competition to find the best innovation to help reduce storm overflow spills
Midlands water company Severn Trent is going international, as it’s launched a competition to seek innovation from across the globe to help reduce storm...
Severn Trent progressing with £450m spills programme
Severn Trent’s £450m programme to cut spills from storm overflows is progressing at pace right across the Midlands.
The company announced the plan in May...
Secretary of State welcomes Ofwat’s actions following sewage investigation, but some raise concerns about effectiveness of fines
Secretary of State, Steve Reed, has welcomed Ofwat's proposal to fine Thames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water a total of £168m for failing to manage...
Trailblazing project sees assets being 3D printed in just hours
A trailblazing project to demonstrate the benefits of 3D concrete printed components for the water industry has taken a huge step forward.
United Utilities, the...
Paris’s triathlon troubles should be a warning sign for all cities
When hosting any major event, host cities and their infrastructure are under immense strain as the international spotlight is placed upon them. An iconic...
Government launches rapid review to meet Environment Act targets
The Government has announced a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) to be completed by the end of the year.
The Government has...
SEPA confirms naturally occurring seaweed not sewage present on Scottish beach
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has identified the presence of seaweed on Havoc beach near Dumbarton following reports of a suspected sewage incident.
Staff...
Leveraging digital tools to cut CSO spills
It has been an eventful summer for the water sector. The delayed publication by Ofwat of PR24 draft determinations – due to July’s general...
“Simply not good enough” says EA Chair Alan Lovell, after 2023 environmental performance report shows lack of improvement
The Environment Agency has published its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023.
The report shows an improvement...
Further decline in Dŵr Cymru performance outlined in NRW annual review
Natural Resources Wales has published its 2023 performance reports for the two water companies operating in Wales, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy.
It...
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...
Frome for improvement as village projects boost local river
The mission to protect the precious ecology in and around the River Frome is being stepped up this year as investment of more than...
Environment Agency responds to BBC investigation into potential dry spills
The Environment Agency has responded to the BBC's investigation into England’s water companies discharging sewage when the weather is dry. The investigation suggests 6000...
Bath boost as second storage scheme protects city river
Efforts to prevent untreated wastewater reaching the River Avon running through Bath will be enhanced this spring courtesy of a second project to reduce...
Yorkshire Water launches near real-time storm overflow map
Yorkshire Water has launched a new interactive map that will show the operation of storm overflows in near real time.
The map was launched ahead...
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