Northumbrian Water invests £51 million to install data-gathering monitors in rivers, streams and becks
Northumbrian Water is investing £51 million to install data-gathering monitors across rivers, streams and becks across the North East that will help monitor river quality and allow teams to respond quicker to any problems or issues.
United Utilities to begin £5.5m project in Kirkham to reduce storm overflows and improve River Ribble water quality
United Utilities is getting ready to start work on a £5.5 million project to create a new underground stormwater storage tunnel and upgrade the sewer network in Kirkham.
NI Water commissions independent Technical Review to support fraud inquiry
Northern Ireland Water has issued a statement saying it has commissioned an independent technical review into contractor fraud allegations previously raised and reported on, following the receipt of new technical information.
Uisce Éireann coordinates works on N55 to future-proof Ballymahon's water and road networks
Uisce Éireann are starting work today on critical upgrade works, replacing over 5.4km of aged water mains with new pipes along the N55.
Yorkshire Water progresses work on multi-million pound investments in storm overflows and mains replacement during AMP8
Yorkshire Water is continuing to progess work on multi-million pound projects during the first six months of AMP8 – including the completion of a major upgrade at a North Yorkshire wastewater treatment site.
Wessex Water profits rise to £11.7 million in 2024/25 from loss of £33 million in 2023/24
Wessex Water’s newly-released financial results for 2024/25 showed turnover increased from £574.4 million to £652.6 million, while the position after taxation improved from a loss of £33 million in 2023/24 to a profit of £11.7 million.
Scottish Water nears completion of million pound upgrade to Dollar WwTW in Clackmannanshire
Scottish Water is close to completing a million pound project to upgrade a Clackmannanshire waste water treatment works.
Northumbrian Water progresses work on multi-million pound project to protect environment and river water quality
Northumbrian Water is continuing to progress its work on multi-million pound projects to protect the environment and river water quality.
United Utilities submits planning application for first phase of £350 million AMP8 investment at Davyhulme WwTW
United Utilities has submitted a planning application for the first phase of a ten-year plan that will transform how the wastewater of more than a million people in Greater Manchester is treated.
Southern Water to start work on major £61 million upgrade at Bewl Water Treatment Works
Southern Water is getting ready to start work on on a major £61 million upgrade at its Bewl Water Treatment Works in East Sussex which is estimated to finish in mid-2028.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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