Record £886m investment in Scotland’s water and waste water network last year - but more is needed
Scottish Water invested a record £886 million in the last year – but the water company is warning it will need higher investment levels in future to maintain vital services in the face of a changing climate and ageing water and waste water assets.
NI Water progresses work on essential new water pipeline for Enniskillen
NI Water is progressing work on an essential new water pipeline to increase the resilience and robustness of the water supply network in Enniskillen - the major water improvement project will benefit customers in the wider Enniskillen area.
River pollution by “reckless” Thames Water costs water company £3.4 million-plus in court
Thames Water has been fined £3.34 million in court after millions of litres of raw sewage flooded two rivers near Gatwick. In addition to the £3.34 million fine, the judge ordered Thames Water to pay the Environment Agency’s costs of £128,961.05.
Grundfos acquires UK telemetry and analytics firm to improve resilience of sewer systems
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, has completed the acquisition of XPV Water Partners portfolio company Metasphere, a leading provider of telemetry and analytics solutions for water networks.
water2business appoints Andy Coates as new Managing Director
water2business has appointed Andy Coates as its new Managing Director to replace Charley Maher at the helm of the business, following her departure from the Group.
Welsh Water returns Cilcain reservoirs to their natural state as rivers
Welsh Water recently welcomed Delyn Member of the Senedd, Hannah Blythyn and North Wales Regional Member, Carolyn Thomas to their site at Cilcain to see how the company is restoring part of the natural landscape in the area.
Wessex Water gets ready to start work on £ multi-million investment in three schemes in Wiltshire
Wessex Water is getting ready to start work on a multi-million pound investment in three schemes in Wiltshire, including a scheme of nearly £3 million to improve the sewer network in the centre of Bradford on Avon.
Affinity Water - “companion cropping in oil seed rape appears to reduce herbicide losses to water”
Affinity Water has been working with local farmer, Rob Fox, to investigate the role of companion cropping on improving water quality, soil health and crop protection – and companion cropping in oilseed rape (OSR) appears to reduce herbicide losses to water.
Thames Water appoints former Anglian Water Chair Sir Adrian Montague as its new Chair
Thames Water has announced the appointment of Sir Adrian Montague, former Chair of Anglian Water for five years between 2010 and 2015, as Director and Chairman - Sir Adrian will join the Board of Thames Water on 10 July 2023 succeeding Ian Marchant.
Thames Water appoints Sir Adrian Montague as new Chairman
Thames Water Utilities Finance plc has announced the appointment of Sir Adrian Montague as Director and Chairman of Thames Water Utilities Ltd.
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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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