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NI Water confirms wipes and fats cause of spill into local river - with clean-up "at significant cost"
NI Water has confirmed that a sewer spill into a local watercourse last week was caused by a blockage of baby wipes, and fats, oil and grease in the sewer.
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia.
How can the rollout of new UK water infrastructure be accelerated?
In his latest Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Yännick van den Nieuwendijk. Managing Director Nordics, UK & Ireland at Amiblu, takes a constructive look at how the rollout of new UK water infrastructure can be accelerated - including the use of more innovative technologies and materials, alongside broadening the pool of suppliers.
London Energy extends contract with Water Direct to keep vital energy facility running with guaranteed water supply
A retained water supply agreement is helping to safeguard continuous operations at one of the UK’s longest-serving energy-from-waste plants.
Cumbrian rivers restoration programme recognised in global environmental prize
A groundbreaking river restoration programme in Cumbria has narrowly missed out on winning the world’s most prestigious water conservation award.
Wessex Water and Honeywell team up on smart metering tech roll-out via contract award with Elster Water Metering
Wessex Water has announced that its decade-long push to upgrade customers to smart meters has taken another major step forward following the announcement of a long-term collaboration with market leaders Honeywell.
Yorkshire Water tenders £150 million AMP8 contract for Software Value Added Reseller Framework
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for a Software Value Added Reseller Framework with an estimated value of £150 million (inc VAT).
Ofwat consults on proposed new rules for water company execs to face fit and proper person test
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals to introduce fitness and propriety tests for those in senior roles at water companies.
South West Water progresses work on Turning the Tide programme to reduce storm overflows
South West Water is progressing work on its Turning the Tide programme to reduce storm overflows - the water company will begin work this autumn on a major project in Falmouth to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.
Severn Trent progresses work on £25 million project to replace 40km of ageing water pipes
Severn Trent is continuing to progress work on its major £25 million investment programme in Stoke-on-Trent to replace 40km of ageing water pipes.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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