Severn Trent to kick off groundbreaking UK-first river health trial in Ludlow
Severn Trent is set to start work in Ludlow next month to move a stretch of the River Teme towards bathing quality in a groundbreaking river health project.
Severn Trent trials pioneering ozone technology at three sites as part of £78m Bathing Rivers project
Severn Trent is trialling the use of ozone disinfectant to create bathing rivers in the UK in a move that could help revolutionise the future of wastewater treatment.
Defra develop UK Verification Standard & update current guidance for ultraviolet disinfection
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has gone out to tender with a contract for a project to develop a validation standard for ultraviolet (UV) irradiation for disinfection and update existing guidance on the use of UV for water treatment.
Northumbrian Water invests £1.9m in innovative UV technology at Lumley WTW to improve water quality
Northumbrian Water has invested £1.9 million in innovative UV technology as part of the disinfection system at its water treatment works at Lumley, in County Durham.
Drinking water in Ireland to comply with EU standards by 2020 - 16 years after compliance deadline
Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency has said it expects drinking water to comply with EU standards by 2020 - 16 years after the original compliance deadline.
Irish Water progresses €320m programme to tackle THMs in drinking water
Irish Water has completed an upgrade to the Smear Water Treatment Plant. The investment at the plant included improvements to the treatment of the raw water at Lough Gowna which will assist in the reduction of Trihalomethanes (THMs) formation in the water supply.
Southern Water use UV technology in £2m stormwater scheme
Southern Water is planning to use ultra violet light to treat stormwater leaving Chichester Wastewater Treatment Works.
DWI publishes findings on disinfection by-product in drinking water
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Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60.
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