Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
Jersey Water welcomes proposed PFAS standard– but says it will require multi-year time frame
Jersey Water has welcomed the clarity of the Government of Jersey’s proposed regulation for a new PFAS standard - but says delivering a permanent treatment solution will be a multi-year process.
Thames Water awards major AMP8 contract for Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works upgrade worth up to £280m
Thames Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for a major upgrade at its Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works with a current estimated value between £140 million to £280 million (inc VAT).
Southern Water progresses underground tunnelling work on £100 million+ Southampton Link Main project
Southern Water is progressing work on its £100 million-plus Southampton Link Main project – a manually operated six-tonne tunnel boring machine called “Ancasta” is currently digging underground tunnels in Hampshire as part of the 19km drinking water pipeline project.
Councils seek early market engagement for upcoming £5.4 billion Southern Construction Framework tender
Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council are seeking early market engagement with interested suppliers ahead of the upcoming procurement of the Southern Construction Framework with an estimated value of £5.4 billion (inc VAT).
Yorkshire Water awards £150 million AMP8 framework contract for Value Added Reseller services
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 framework contract for Value Added Reseller services for the supply of software and associated services across the company’s networks with an estimated total value of £150 million (inc VAT).
Severn Trent seeks supply chain input ahead of potential AMP8 procurement of covers for ASP tanks
Severn Trent is seeking supply chain chain input ahead of the potential procurement of supply and installation of covers for a range of ASP (Activated Sludge Plant) tanks at up to 23 of its sewage treatment works with some sites having multiple ASP assets. The water company is also considering the procurement of covers for its Liquor Treatment Plants.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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