Ofwat consults as new overseas investor takes significant stake in Portsmouth Water and Leep Networks
Ofwat has launched a new consultation following notification of a change in ownership that affects two regulated companies - a new Swiss investor has acquired a significant stake in Portsmouth Water and Leep Networks (Water) Ltd.
Southern Water invests £1.25 million to upgrade Kent Wastewater Treatment Works
Southern Water is investing £1.25 million to install new equipment to remove more phosphorous from its Bidborough Wastewater Treatment Works in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, which will improve water quality.
NI Water progresses work on £2 million improvement scheme at Lough Island Reavy
NI Water is progressing work on a £2 million investment at Lough Island Reavy Reservoir, Kilcoo, County Down.
Yorkshire Water invests £900k to reduce storm overflows at Marton-le-Moor
Yorkshire Water has begun work on a £900,000 scheme to reduce discharges from its storm overflow at the Marton-le-Moor wastewater treatment works.
Uisce Éireann invests €19m+ in Adamstown Water Treatment Plant in Waterford
Uisce Éireann is investing €19 million-plus in its Adamstown Water Treatment Plant in Waterford – the plant provides over 70% of Waterford’s water supply to customers in the city and county.
Scottish Water to start work on £12 million Stewarton flood defence and CSOs
Scottish Water is starting work on a multi-million-pound, multi-project package of investment to alleviate sewer flooding in Stewarton, East Ayrshire.
Costain reports strong financial performance, £4.3bn forward work position plus continued growth and expanding presence in UK water sector
Costain is reporting a continuing strong financial performance, a £4.3 billion forward order position plus continued growth and an expanding presence in the UK water sector, according to its latest set of results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (H1 24).
Wessex Water progresses £15 million upgrade at its Shepton Mallet Water Recycling Centre
Wessex Water is progressing work on a £15 million upgrade at its Shepton Mallet Water Recycling Centre – the enhancement will help reduce nutrient impact on River Sheppey.
United Utilities trials new SuDS pods to help manage rainwater
United Utilities is looking to lead by example when it comes to how rainwater is managed at its head office in Warrington.
Southeast businesses set to save more than 7.3 million litres of water per year
The Southern Water Business Partnership Fund has awarded five grants totalling more than £90,000 to businesses across the Southeast region, for water saving ideas.
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Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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. -
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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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