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Wastewater treatment for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry

INVENT develops, produces and distributes innovative mechanical equipment, process technology and plants for the treatment of water and wastewater. The company became well known...

Richard Benwell, CEO of Wildlife and Countryside Link, tells government committee that nature isn’t a blocker to development, but should be a partner

The Public Bill Committee on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill met for the first time yesterday (Thursday 24 April 2025). The committee heard oral evidence...

Work on £1.4 million solar project in Inverness complete

Scottish Water has completed work on a £1.4m solar project at a site in Inverness, which will help power essential waste water services in...

Social Market Foundation launches new report, “Piping Up: Unlocking the potential of independent water companies”

The Social Market Foundation (SMF), sponsored by the Independent Networks Association, has launched a new report, “Piping Up: Unlocking the potential of independent water...

Southern Water uses helicopter to deliver new treatment tank to Kent wastewater works

A new treatment tank landed at a Kent wastewater treatment works – dropped off by a helicopter. The unusual delivery to the Bidborough site is...

Work underway on environmental protection scheme in Redcar and Cleveland village

Investment to protect the environment by upgrading and modifying the sewer network in a rural village is set to reduce storm overflow spills. Northumbrian Water...

Carrington West supports launch of infrastructure diversity charter to tackle skills shortages

Carrington West has announced its contribution to the newly launched Infrastructure Diversity Charter, a landmark initiative designed to promote greater equity, diversity, and inclusion...

The UK’s first-of-its-kind water treatment works unveiled at sturry development

Recently representatives from Barratt David Wilson Homes, EPS Water and Icosa Water welcomed members of Canterbury City Council to unveil a new first-of-its-kind water...

Becky Wood appointed as Chief Executive Officer of NISTA

The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has announced the appointment of Becky Wood as its new Chief Executive Officer. Last October, Chief Secretary...

Development consent granted for Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Project

The Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, has granted development consent...

M Group makes transformative move into the technology solutions market by acquiring Telent

M Group has announced the acquisition of Telent, a leading provider of operational technology and digital solutions for critical national infrastructure across the UK...

NI Water lays foundations for new development in Clogher

Construction work has got underway by NI Water on a new wastewater treatment works (WwTW) in Clogher that will deliver both economic and environmental...

Network Plus and Datatecnics partnership helps futureproof UK’s water infrastructure

In this Water Vlog, Kevin Fowlie, Network Plus CEO, and Suhayl Zulfiquar, Datatecnics CEO, discuss the pioneering partnership between the two organisations, set to...

Innovative wastewater management system deployed for Littleborough flood defence works

Phase 1 of the Environment Agency’s Rochdale and Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme is underway in Littleborough, using an innovative ‘rain-ready’ system to handle...

£3.3m investment to reduce storm overflows into the Calder and Hebble Navigation

Yorkshire Water is investing £3.3m at Combs Hill to reduce the number of storm water discharges, following periods of heavy or prolonged rainfall, into...

Final touches to £2m Sussex wastewater site upgrade

A major improvement scheme at a West Sussex wastewater treatment works is being finalised to protect and enhance the local environment. The project at Handcross,...

Mineral Products Association calls on NISTA to boost delivery on infrastructure strategy

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has urged the new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) and HM Treasury to seize the moment to...

Sewer sealing drives storm overflow reduction work in East Sussex village

Efforts to cut storm overflows in an East Sussex village have been boosted by the sealing of 2km of sewers. Southern Water's Clean Rivers and...

Storm discharges reduced after Hoylandswaine storm overflow investment

A Yorkshire Water storm overflow project in Hoylandswaine in south Yorkshire has reduced the number of discharges into Ellhirst Beck, improving water quality.   The scheme...

New Council of advisors appointed in NISTA to support the implementation of the 10-year infrastructure strategy

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, the Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, has set up a new Council of Expert Advisors to support the...

Smart Sewers – How Thames Water’s 20,000 sewer monitors help to prevent flooding and pollution incidents before they occur

The UK’s largest water company has invested £20 million over the last three years to make its sewers smart by installing over 20,000 monitors...

Biological treatment hire keeps wastewater plant compliant 

A Northumbrian Water wastewater treatment plant has kept its biological treatment online and within environmental consent during an equipment upgrade with the installation of...

Stantec acquires engineering and environmental consultancy Ryan Hanley to expand presence in Ireland

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has acquired Ryan Hanley, a 150-person engineering and environmental consultancy with locations across Ireland. The company...

Future water supply plan announced by NI Water

NI Water has announced that the latest Water Resource & Supply Resilience Plan (WR&SRP) is complete following public consultation. NI Water said the WR&SRP is...

Innova Renewables set to power Dwr Cymru sewage treatment works with a 40-year Corporate PPA

Innova has announced the signing of a 40-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. The PPA will see Dwr Cymru’s Five Fords...

£9.7m project to improve Ilkley bathing water underway in Addingham

Yorkshire Water has begun a £9.7m investment at Addingham sewage pumping station (SPS) and Low Mill Lane combined storm overflow (CSO) to reduce discharges...

Ofwat calls on the water industry to help support economic growth

An acceleration and optimisation of major water infrastructure projects can help deliver on the government’s growth agenda, Ofwat has said.   In a letter sent to...

South West Water completes sewer scheme in Exmouth as part of £38 million improvement plans

South West Water has completed a scheme to replace a section of sewer in Exmouth and protect customers and the environment from potential pollutions. Teams...

Storm discharges reduced in Roundhay after £250k Yorkshire Water investment

Yorkshire Water has completed a £250k investment in Roundhay, Leeds, to reduce the number of storm water discharges into a tributary of Wyke Beck...

Jacobs to design Florida water treatment plant upgrades for PFAS removal

Jacobs was selected by the City of Boynton Beach in South Florida, USA, to evaluate and design upgrades at two water treatment plants to...

A project that will deliver benefits to watercourses in County Durham has been completed

Northumbrian Water has invested £6.4m in the upgrades to Kelloe Sewage Treatment Works (STW), which will help to improve water quality in the Coxhoe...

£1.4m investment to reduce storm overflows into River Don

Work recently began on site as part of £1.4m investment by Yorkshire Water to upgrade a combined storm overflow (CSO) in Park Hill, near...

National Infrastructure Commission combined with Infrastructure and Projects Authority to form new organisation

As of 1 April 2025, the National Infrastructure Commission has been combined with the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to form a new organisation,...

Major contract extension between South East Water and Enisca Browne to deliver network investment

Fresh drinking water provider South East Water is celebrating signing an extension to their contract with engineering company Enisca Browne. The new contract, of up...

More West Sussex villages set for sewer sealing

A major £3m upgrade of the sewer network in two West Sussex villages will better protect households from flooding and prevent storm overflows. Southern Water...

Objectively Speaking: AMP 8 – The opportunities and challenges ahead

In his regular column, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, explores some of...

£16 million boost to improve flood protection for farmers and rural communities

More than 400,000 hectares of agricultural land across England will receive a significant, further boost to its flood protection thanks to £16 million in...

Construction without consequence: Sounds great, but is it possible?

The government has ambitious plans to deliver vital infrastructure and homes, and they seem determined to achieve it. But it's a tough ask, leaving...

Horizon Water Infrastructure is transforming water management with its innovative MaaS approach to smart metering

The water industry stands at a critical juncture. Climate change, population growth, and ageing infrastructure are placing unprecedented pressure on water supplies, with the...

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