Anglian Water completes £14 million new pipeline upgrade to water network in Norfolk
Anglian Water have recently completed work upgrading the water network in Norwich, securing future supplies for decades to come.
Thames Water increases capacity at Ascot STW by 30% with £11 million upgrade
Thames Water has recently completed an £11 million upgrade at Ascot Sewage Treatment Works (STW), increasing the site’s capacity by 30%.
Yorkshire Water completes pressure management programme to reduce leaks
Yorkshire Water has completed a pressure management scheme in south Yorkshire to regulate water pressure in the clean water network to drive down leakage and reduce the likelihood and frequency of bursts.
Scottish Water completes installation of 1000 new Event Duration Monitors in sewer network
Scottish Water has completed the installation of 1000 new Event Duration Monitors on its sewer network to reach its Improving Urban Waters routemap commitment.
United Utilities announces 30 local construction partners for record AMP8 investment plans
United Utilities has announced that 30 construction firms based, or with operations in the North West are set to benefit from the region’s largest proposed investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for more than a century.
Thames Water - debts grow as company reports 40% rise in pollution incidents
Thames Water’s debts have continued to grow and the company is reporting a 40% rise in pollution incidents with the publication this morning of its half year results for the six months to 30 September 2024.
GMB Union warns against Thames Water break up
The GMB Trade Union is warning against the potential break up of Thames Water and calling on the Government to stop “this vulture auction'.
New era as Coal Authority becomes Mining Remediation Authority
The Coal Authority has changed its name to the Mining Remediation Authority to better reflect the organisation’s 24/7 role to manage the effects of historical mining in England, Scotland and Wales and its work to seek low-carbon opportunities from our mining heritage for the future. The change has been approved by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Welsh Water finally lifts ‘boil water’ notice imposed on 24th November
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has finally lifted the precautionary ‘boil water’ notice that has been in place for customers in parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf since 24th November.
United Utilities hosts industry event to promote standard asset design approach
United Utilities has been sharing its approach to standard asset design with partners and colleagues across the water sector. The company’s engineering, maintenance and commercial teams held a ‘Collaboration for Standardisation’ event at the Halliwell Jones stadium in Warrington recently.
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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. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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