Solar power - Scottish Water uses green energy to power pumps at Moffat Borehole
Scottish Water is using green energy to power pumps at Moffat Borehole - the new solar scheme will help power the pumps which transport water to the town's treatment works.
Uisce Éireann - €114 million Athlone Main Drainage Scheme tunnels past halfway point
Essential works on Uisce Éireann’s €114 million Athlone Main Drainage Scheme have now tunnelled past the halfway mark, with 1.6km of the 2.8km underground sewer pipes installed - some of which are large enough for a person to walk through.
Southern Water launches consultation on new draft Water Resource Management Plan
Southern Water has launched a public consultation on its new draft Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP).
South West Water - “We continue to learn lessons following the cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham”
David Harris, Managing Director of Water Services at South West Water, explains how the water company is continuing to learn lessons following the cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham - one of the key lessons learnt is the importance of early detection.
Southern Water invests £7.3 million in Barcombe WwTW to improve River Ouse health
Southern Water is investing £7.3 million at one of its wastewater treatment sites to boost water quality in the River Ouse, to the north of Lewes.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water announces retirement of Alastair Lyons as Chair and appointment of successor
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has announced that Alastair Lyons will retire as Chair at the end of this year. After a comprehensive process involving both internal and external candidates, that Jane Hanson has been appointed as his successor with effect from 1st January 2025.
Yorkshire Water - £19.5 million investment in two schemes near Keighley now underway
Yorkshire Water is investing £19.5 million near Keighley, West Yorkshire, in two schemes set to improve the water quality in the river Aire, alongside the resilience of the clean water network.
Severn Trent announces new customer contact centre in Leicester
Severn Trent has announced plans to open a new customer contact and dedicated training centre that will create 40 new jobs in Leicester, with more to come.
United Utilities - graduates and apprentices offered wider choice of careers
United Utilities has widened the range of roles it is offering graduates and apprentices as it welcomes its latest cohort this month. This year’s group – made up of 48 graduates and 77 apprentices – are guaranteed permanent employment at the company when they finish their schemes.
Scottish Water fast-tracks £10m+ sewer main upgrade following spate of bursts
Scottish Water is fast-tracking a £10 million+ sewer main upgrade following a spate of bursts.
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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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