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
MPs endorse next Chair of Office for Environmental Protection but insist she must improve relations with farmers and environmentalists
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee and Environmental Audit (eac) committees have endorsed the Government’s chosen candidate to become the next Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).
Kohtari strengthens leadership team with appointment of Lord St John of Bletso
Kohtari, who are working with an increasing number of water companies and regulators to safeguard water quality, has appointed Lord St John of Bletso as Strategic Adviser.
New acquisition set to bring more water treatment solutions from Membracon
In response to the increasing demand for its high-performance water treatment systems, services, and advanced technologies, Membracon has acquired Specialist Plastic Manufacturing (SPM), and with it, 8,000 sq ft of fabrication and warehouse space.
Thames Water starts £30 million mains replacement project in Loughton, Essex
Thames Water has begun work replacing 19 kilometres of mains pipes across over 60 roads in Loughton, Essex.
Southern Water admits pollution in incidents off Kent coastline and others inland in case brought by the Environment Agency
Southern Water has admitted sea pollution incidents off Kent coastline and others inland – the company released sewage into water just weeks after getting a record £90 million fine for almost 7,000 illegal discharges.
United Utilities gets work underway on major £34m water quality schemes across Bury, Prestwich and Whitefield
United Utilities has started work is on three projects that will improve water quality in the River Irwell and its tributaries around Bury.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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