Arup appoints David Hughes to Major Programmes Director role
Global sustainable development consultancy Arup has announced the appointment of David Hughes as Major Programmes Director, with a focus on supporting and accelerating the firm’s delivery of significant national infrastructure and strategic change programmes.
Yorkshire Water - Myers Lane WwTW wins prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers’ Edmund Hambly Medal
Yorkshire Water’s Hollym Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) project is to be awarded the Edmund Hambly Medal at the 2023 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Annual Awards.
Wessex Water highlights groundwater as source of dry weather discharges
Wessex Water has highlighted groundwater as the source of dry weather discharges following a report by the BBC yesterday identifying the company, together with Thames Water and Southern Water, as companies that release ‘sewage’ into rivers on occasions when it hasn’t rained.
BBC investigation says data suggests water firms illegally spilled sewage on dry days
A BBC investigation has found that three water companies – Southern Water, Thames Water and Wessex Water, discharged sewage into rivers last year on hundreds of occasions - at a time when it was not raining.
Mike Keil set to become CCW’s interim Chief Executive
Mike Keil will take the reins as the Consumer Council for Water’s (CCW) Interim Chief Executive from next month.
South West Water named as major partner of British Science Festival
South West Water will be a major partner of this year’s British Science Festival, in Exeter - the Festival is themed around areas such as climate change and innovation.
United Utilities to set out £1.5 million upgrade plans for Hest Bank
United Utilities is inviting people in the Hest Bank area of Lancashire to find out more about their plan to improve the quality of water in Hatlex Beck.
Thames Water appoints new Operations Director for London
Thames Water has announced the appointment of Esther Sharples, as its new Operations Director for London.
Thames Water submits revised WRMP plan to address future water supply challenges to Ofwat
Thames Water has submitted a revised draft Water Resource Management Plan which sets out its strategy to provide a secure and sustainable water supply for the next 50 years.
Yorkshire Water invests £36 million to improve Pudsey Beck water quality
Yorkshire Water is investing £36 million in six projects in west Leeds and Bradford to improve water quality within Pudsey Beck by reducing storm overflows during periods of prolonged or heavy rain.
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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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