New Environment Agency data due out 9.30 a.m. expected to show record levels of sewage spills in 2023
New Environment Agency data due to be published at 9.30am today is expected to show record levels of sewage spills in 2023, according to The Guardian newspaper.
Northumbrian Water: pipelaying gathers pace on £155 million water pipeline
Pipelaying by Northumbrian Water on a £155 million project to upgrade the water network across parts of the North East is gathering pace around Barnard Castle.
Pennon Group releases upbeat trading statement for year end 31 March 2024
Pennon Group has released an upbeat trading statement for the year ending 31 March 2024 – although the owners of South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water and SES Water has acknowledged that it has had to reprofile its target of achieving overall 4 star EPA status from 2024 to 2025.
Southern Water nears £1 billion spend on water and waste infrastructure since 2020
Southern Water has set out how much it has spent over the last four years since spring 2020 on planned water and waste infrastructure projects, broken down county-by-county.
NI Water launches consultation on draft Water Resource & Supply Resilience Plan
NI Water has launched a public consultation on its draft Water Resource & Supply Resilience Plan – the consultation started on 22 March 2024 and closes on 24 May 2024.
Uisce Éireann passes halfway point on €10m Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant upgrade
Uisce Éireann has passed the halfway point on its €10 million Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant upgrade.
Scottish Water starts preparation work for new sewer pipeline in Perth
Scottish Water is advising motorists of a series overnight road closures this week on A9 Northbound in Perth in order to safely remove trees ahead of a planned sewer upgrade.
Anglian Water announces £70 million support package for customers struggling with cost of living
Anglian Water has announced a £70 million package of customer support throughout 2024 for those struggling with the cost of living. The utility said the package will help an estimated 380,000 customers over the next year.
Yorkshire Water plans £60 million investment to improve wastewater treatment in Ilkley
Yorkshire Water has announced plans to invest in the region of £60 million at its wastewater treatment works and storm overflows in Ilkley to reduce storm discharges to the river Wharfe, improving water quality at the designated bathing water in the town.
Yorkshire Water to invest £1.3m in sustainable drainage project to reduce storm overflows into Muster Brook
Yorkshire Water is planning to invest £1.3 million in Temple Normanton to reduce the number of storm overflows into Muster Brook, a tributary of the river Rother.
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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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