United Utilities to begin £5.5m project in Kirkham to reduce storm overflows and improve River Ribble water quality
United Utilities is getting ready to start work on a £5.5 million project to create a new underground stormwater storage tunnel and upgrade the sewer network in Kirkham.
NI Water commissions independent Technical Review to support fraud inquiry
Northern Ireland Water has issued a statement saying it has commissioned an independent technical review into contractor fraud allegations previously raised and reported on, following the receipt of new technical information.
Uisce Éireann coordinates works on N55 to future-proof Ballymahon's water and road networks
Uisce Éireann are starting work today on critical upgrade works, replacing over 5.4km of aged water mains with new pipes along the N55.
Yorkshire Water progresses work on multi-million pound investments in storm overflows and mains replacement during AMP8
Yorkshire Water is continuing to progess work on multi-million pound projects during the first six months of AMP8 – including the completion of a major upgrade at a North Yorkshire wastewater treatment site.
Wessex Water profits rise to £11.7 million in 2024/25 from loss of £33 million in 2023/24
Wessex Water’s newly-released financial results for 2024/25 showed turnover increased from £574.4 million to £652.6 million, while the position after taxation improved from a loss of £33 million in 2023/24 to a profit of £11.7 million.
Scottish Water nears completion of million pound upgrade to Dollar WwTW in Clackmannanshire
Scottish Water is close to completing a million pound project to upgrade a Clackmannanshire waste water treatment works.
Northumbrian Water progresses work on multi-million pound project to protect environment and river water quality
Northumbrian Water is continuing to progress its work on multi-million pound projects to protect the environment and river water quality.
United Utilities submits planning application for first phase of £350 million AMP8 investment at Davyhulme WwTW
United Utilities has submitted a planning application for the first phase of a ten-year plan that will transform how the wastewater of more than a million people in Greater Manchester is treated.
Southern Water to start work on major £61 million upgrade at Bewl Water Treatment Works
Southern Water is getting ready to start work on on a major £61 million upgrade at its Bewl Water Treatment Works in East Sussex which is estimated to finish in mid-2028.
Severn Trent completes £6.2 million investment at Monkmoor Sewage Treatment Works
Severn Trent’s Monkmoor Sewage Treatment Works has received a significant upgrade to meet the needs of Shrewsbury’s growing population thanks to a £6.2 million investment.
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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. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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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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