United Utilities announces 30 local construction partners for record AMP8 investment plans
United Utilities has announced that 30 construction firms based, or with operations in the North West are set to benefit from the region’s largest proposed investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for more than a century.
Thames Water - debts grow as company reports 40% rise in pollution incidents
Thames Water’s debts have continued to grow and the company is reporting a 40% rise in pollution incidents with the publication this morning of its half year results for the six months to 30 September 2024.
GMB Union warns against Thames Water break up
The GMB Trade Union is warning against the potential break up of Thames Water and calling on the Government to stop “this vulture auction'.
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.
Welsh Water finally lifts ‘boil water’ notice imposed on 24th November
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has finally lifted the precautionary ‘boil water’ notice that has been in place for customers in parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf since 24th November.
United Utilities hosts industry event to promote standard asset design approach
United Utilities has been sharing its approach to standard asset design with partners and colleagues across the water sector. The company’s engineering, maintenance and commercial teams held a ‘Collaboration for Standardisation’ event at the Halliwell Jones stadium in Warrington recently.
Anglian Water responds to Ormesby Broad prosecution at Basildon Magistrates Court
Anglian Water pleaded guilty to charges under the Environment Act at Basildon Magistrates Court last week following a pollution incident at Ormesby Broad in 2018.
South West Water delivers major storm overflow reductions in Princetown
South West Water has significantly reduced its use of storm overflows in Princetown.
Sewage pollution in Norfolk costs Anglian Water £322,000 in court
Anglian Water has been fined £300,000 for illegally discharging sewage into a watercourse that feeds into the Broads Special Area of Conservation in Norfolk, following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency.
Andy Willicott to step down as Managing Director at Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water
Andy Willicott is stepping down from his role as Managing Director at Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water respectively to pursue external opportunities and will leave the businesses before the end of the year.
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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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