South West Water design targeted solution to reduce the use of storm overflows
South West Water has fixed last year’s highest spilling storm overflow as the company continues to reduce its environmental impact using new, targeted solutions.
Majority of water companies face ‘challenging and unpredictable’ cost pressures ahead of AMP8
New research by SAP has found that more than one third (34%) of leaders from water companies across England and Wales are facing ‘challenging’ cost pressures, while almost one fifth (18%) describe budget constraints as ‘unpredictable’ as AMP8 looms.
Exmouth Beach closed after sewage leak from South West Water Maer Road pumping station CSO
South West Water has now completed a temporary repair to a burst sewer pipe at its Maer Road pumping station which resulted in raw sewage spilling into the sea off Exmouth beach from its Maer rocks Combined Sewer Overflow.
Scottish Water completes work on £2.3m solar power and battery energy storage scheme
Scottish Water has completed work on a £2.3 million solar power and battery energy storage scheme which is set to save around 169 tonnes of carbon annually.
Uisce Éireann completes critical repair work on major water main supplying a third of Greater Dublin area
Uisce Éireann has completed repair work on a major water main which supplies almost one third of the drinking water for the Greater Dublin area.
Thames Water flags up potential for Oxfordshire reservoir to create 1000 jobs and boost local economy
Thames Water says the construction of a proposed new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, that will secure the water supply of 15 million people, could support around 1,000 jobs and will provide a welcome boost for the local economy.
Yorkshire Water progresses work on £2.4m project to improve water quality in Cottingley Beck
Yorkshire Water is investing £2.4 million to reduce discharges into Cottingley Beck from the Manor Drive storm overflow, as it continues to improve water quality in the region’s watercourses.
WSP announces three additions to UK & Ireland leadership team to drive new chapter of growth
Leading multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP, has announced the appointment of three new additions to its UK leadership team. These strategic additions will be pivotal to WSP’s sustained success and a new chapter of growth.
Southern Water completes £2.5 million project to improve water quality in the New Forest
Southern Water has completed a £2.5 million project to upgrade its Boldre Wastewater Treatment Works to help improve water quality in the New Forest.
Mott MacDonald continues water sector growth with appointment of two industry experts
Mott MacDonald has recruited Anthony Crawford and Dr Karen Murrell to its UK Water Consultancy business. Both will provide significant technical expertise, enhancing the substantial capability already delivered to the sector by the business.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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