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.
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.
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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
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