United Utilities - 3D concrete printed components project for water sector takes huge step forward
A trailblazing project which receives funding from Ofwat’s £200 million Innovation Fund to demonstrate the benefits of 3D concrete printed components for the water sector has taken a huge step forward - CSO chambers can be produced within a matter of hours rather than days.
Southern Water pilots cutting edge AI technology to help reduce storm overflows and flooding in Kent and the Isle of Wight
Southern Water is piloting cutting edge technology to help reduce storm overflows and flooding in Kent and the Isle of Wight - new AI technology is being installed as part of the utility’s ongoing efforts to reduce storm overflows.
Yorkshire Water invests £5.5 million to improve water quality in Dearne and Don rivers
Yorkshire Water is investing £5.5 million in two wastewater treatment plants that will help to improve the water quality of the river Dearne and river Don.
Murphy further strengthens financial position in 2023 - profits up 50%, strong order book increases 31% to over £3.3 billion
Specialist engineering and construction company Murphy further strengthened financial position in 2023 - profits were up 50%, while an already strong order book increased by 31% from 2022 to over £3.3 billion of contracted revenues, according to its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Severn Trent Plc group turnover rises to £2.34bn in 2023-24 - up from £2.165bn in 2022/23
Severn Trent Plc has delivered a robust financial performance in 2023-24, with group turnover rising to £2,338.2 million in 2023-24 from £2,165.1 million in 2022/23, while profit before interest and tax (PBIT) rose to £511.8 million in 2023-24 (2022/23: £508.8 million) according to its preliminary Announcement of Annual Results for the year to 31 March 2024 released today.
Anglian Water set to invest half billion-pound in 2024 to protect environment, cut storm spills and prevent pollutions
After the wettest winter on record for the East of England, Anglian Water has outlined its plans for additional work to protect the environment - in total, an investment of almost half a billion pounds will be spent this year alone.
Pollution of River Wye near Hereford costs Welsh Water £104,000 in Crown Court
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted Welsh Water Ltd for breaking conditions of an environmental permit at a sewage treatment works near Hereford between August 2020 and June 2021.
Pennon Group – revenues up 10% to £907.8 million for 2023/24 from £797.2 million in 2022/23
Revenues at Pennon Group rose 10% to £907.8 million in 2023/24, compared to £797.2 million in 2022/23, according to its latest Annual Report and Accounts 2024 released yesterday.
Wessex Water to invest £2 million in flood protection scheme for Chippenham
Wessex Water is investing £2 million towards reducing the flooding risk to homes in Chippenham in Wiltshire and protecting the River Avon.
United Utilities works with food service establishments to divert 2.5 million litres of cooking fats and oils from sewers
United Utilities has been working with thousands of food service establishments to divert 2.5 million litres of cooking fats and oils from North West sewers.
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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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