Rubble, car parts and industrial waste found in Plymouth sewers
Demolition material, steel pipes, car parts and marine scrap are among the items that South West Water has had to remove from Plymouth's sewers during routine maintenance work.
UU: AMP6 will place more emphasis on operational performance
Steve Mogford, Chief Executive Officer at United Utilities has said that the upcoming AMP6 regulatory period will place more emphasis on operational performance.
Renew posts record results – revenue up 65% to £382.5m
Renew Holdings, the engineering services and infrastructure which includes a number of UK water companies amongst its clients, has posted record financial results for the year ended 30 September 2014.
Pelamis Wave Power goes into administration
Pelamis Wave Power Limited, the world's most advanced wave energy technology and company, is to be put into administration.
Profits up to £83.8m at Wessex Water – but dividends cut
Wessex Water’s half year results published today show an increase in turnover of 2.8% or £7.3m from £263.3m to £270.6m, while profit before tax increased from £80.1m to £83.8m.
Sutton and East Surrey Water meets Social Tariff target ahead of schedule
Sutton and East Surrey has met its target of attracting 2,000 customers to sign up for its Social Tariff four months ahead of schedule.
Underlying profits up 10% at Severn Trent
Severn Trent Water has reported a 10% increase in underlying profits with the publication of its Interim Results for the six months to 30 September 2014 this morning.
Thames Water plans £25m pipeline scheme to protect River Kennet
Thames Water has set out plans to build a new £25 million drinking water pipeline will significantly reduce the amount of water taken every day from the River Kennet.
i2O Water secures £8m funding to support expansion and R&D
i2O Water, the Smart Water Networks company, today announced that it has secured additional funding of £8 million to expand its research and development (R&D) activities in Southampton, UK.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water wins wind turbine planning appeal
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has won its appeal against Swansea Council’s decision refusing planning permission for the firm to erect a wind turbine at its Swansea Bay wastewater treatment works.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
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.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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