Uisce Éireann invests €19m+ in Adamstown Water Treatment Plant in Waterford
Uisce Éireann is investing €19 million-plus in its Adamstown Water Treatment Plant in Waterford – the plant provides over 70% of Waterford’s water supply to customers in the city and county.
Scottish Water to start work on £12 million Stewarton flood defence and CSOs
Scottish Water is starting work on a multi-million-pound, multi-project package of investment to alleviate sewer flooding in Stewarton, East Ayrshire.
Costain reports strong financial performance, £4.3bn forward work position plus continued growth and expanding presence in UK water sector
Costain is reporting a continuing strong financial performance, a £4.3 billion forward order position plus continued growth and an expanding presence in the UK water sector, according to its latest set of results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (H1 24).
Wessex Water progresses £15 million upgrade at its Shepton Mallet Water Recycling Centre
Wessex Water is progressing work on a £15 million upgrade at its Shepton Mallet Water Recycling Centre – the enhancement will help reduce nutrient impact on River Sheppey.
United Utilities trials new SuDS pods to help manage rainwater
United Utilities is looking to lead by example when it comes to how rainwater is managed at its head office in Warrington.
Southeast businesses set to save more than 7.3 million litres of water per year
The Southern Water Business Partnership Fund has awarded five grants totalling more than £90,000 to businesses across the Southeast region, for water saving ideas.
Northumbrian Water completes £3m investment at Tunstall reservoir in County Durham
Northumbrian Water has completed a £3 million investment at Tunstall reservoir in County Durham which has helped to enhance safety at one of Weardale’s most iconic visitor attractions.
Severn Trent unveils huge 25m deep new storm tank as part of £25m upgrade of Stroud sewer network
Severn Trent has unveiled one of its largest ever storm overflow storage tanks to protect residents from potential flooding - and boost river health by preventing spills.
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.
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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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