Environment Agency issues guidance on abstraction outside authorised period for filling water storage reservoirs
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued guidance on abstraction outside the authorised period for filling water storage reservoirs.
Environment Agency issues drought permit to Severn Trent to help refill Carsington and Ogston reservoirs
The Environment Agency has approved a drought permit application to help refill Carsington and Ogston reservoirs, Derbyshire - the permit enables Severn Trent Water to secure public water supplies, should below-average rainfall continue.
VolkerStevin Infra set to abstract water for hydraulic fracturing as part of Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm Project
VolkerStevin Infrastructure Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence to abstract water for hydraulic fracturing as part of the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm Project.
West Berkshire District Council seeks water abstraction licence for River Kennet
West Berkshire District Council has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence to abstract water from the River Kennet - one of England's most important chalk streams.
United Utilities fined £800,000 for illegally abstracting 22 billion litres of water
United Utilities has been fined £800,000 after illegally abstracting 22 billion litres of water from boreholes in Lancashire following a prosecution by the Environment Agency.
Experts on National Drought Group warn action on preparing for drought must remain
As many parts of the world experience extreme heatwaves and severe drought, the Environment Agency will continue to prepare for all weather eventualities for the rest of summer and autumn, it confirmed this week.
Environment Agency grants Severn Trent drought permit for Derwent Valley
The Environment Agency (EA) has accepted Severn Trent’s request for a drought permit for the Derwent Valley – the water company made an application to the EA on 3rd October.
Environment Agency increases abstraction licence charges – first time in ten years
The Environment Agency (EA) has increased its abstraction licence charges –the first time the EA has raised the cost of licences in ten years.
Environment Agency consults on proposed abstraction charges to safeguard water supplies
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the way licence holders are charged to abstract water from the environment.
Environment Agency acts to return 3bn litres of water to environment via stricter abstraction limits to protect Norfolk habitats
The Environment Agency has announced changes to water abstraction licences held by 20 businesses in the Ant Valley on the Norfolk Broads which will see plants, fish, birds and other animals benefit from up to three billion litres of water being returned to the environment.
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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
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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