Mine water by-product unlocks development of city-centre brownfield site
Ochre from mine water treatment is being used to stabilise contaminated soil at a former lead works in Chester, making way for 126 new homes.
New era as Coal Authority becomes Mining Remediation Authority
The Coal Authority has changed its name to the Mining Remediation Authority to better reflect the organisation’s 24/7 role to manage the effects of historical mining in England, Scotland and Wales and its work to seek low-carbon opportunities from our mining heritage for the future. The change has been approved by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Coal Authority in supplier engagement for upcoming £18 million Waste Management Service for reed beds
The Coal Authority has launched a supplier engagement exercise ahead of going out to tender for an upcoming contract for Waste Management Services for reed beds with an estimated value of £18 million.
Divers complete underwater operation on offshore pipes off north east England coastline
A team of divers have completed work to offshore pipes at the Coal Authority’s Dawdon mine water treatment scheme as part of a major marine civil engineering project.
Environment Agency and Coal Authority progress work on Haggs mine water treatment scheme
Work is progressing on the water treatment scheme for the Haggs adit, an abandoned mine water drainage tunnel which is one of the most significant sources of pollution for the River Nent - the second most metal polluted river in England.
Durham County Council tenders £45m contract for low carbon heat from mine water to Seaham Garden Village development
Durham County Council has gone out to tender with a contract worth an estimated £45 million for the provision of low carbon heat from mine water to the proposed Seaham Garden Village development via a District Heating Network.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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