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Severn Trent creates more job opportunities with creation of new, dedicated ‘Proactive Pollution Prevention Team"
Severn Trent is creating a new, dedicated ‘Proactive Pollution Prevention Team’ - bringing with it a wave of new job opportunities across the Midlands.
Highly critical EFRA Committee report says senior leadership in water sector and regulatory system have failed - "root and branch reform" needed
A highly critical new report by the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is warning that a failing water sector in which “water companies increasingly look like financial institutions rather than businesses servicing monopolised critical infrastructure” is in need of “root and branch reform”.
Severn Trent tenders multi million pound AMP8 contract for biosolids recycling and associated activities
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig with a multi million pound AMP8 contract for biosolids recycling and associated activities worth an estimated £15 million.
NI Water tenders £10 million-plus contract for sludge press maintenance, supply & delivery of spare parts and filter cloths
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with contract for sludge press maintenance, supply & delivery of spare parts and filter cloths with an estimated total value of £10.368 million (inc VAT).
Spending Review - Government apprenticeship changes welcomed by leading pump business
Landia, the leading pump and mixing manufacturer, has welcomed government moves to invest in tens of thousands of new apprenticeships and training opportunities.
Pressure from EAC pushes Government to publish faster response to OEP annual assessment report
The Government has agreed to accelerate publishing its response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP) annual assessment report, following pressure from the Environmental Audit Committee.
Ofwat rejects Amazon appeal against Severn Trent’s refusal for effluent discharge consent
Ofwat has rejected an appeal by Amazon against Severn Trent’s decision to refuse its application to discharge trade effluent from its distribution site to Branton Wastewater Treatment Works.
Scottish Water - major investment in Marchmont waste water network incorporates wildflower meadow
A multi-million pound investment by Scottish Water in Edinburgh’s waste water network has been marked by a community effort to sow the seeds of what will become a large wild meadow above the site of a key project.
Welsh Water declares ‘Developing Drought’ status for Mid and South Ceredigion
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has declared ‘Developing Drought’ status for the area served by the Mid and South Ceredigion water network, due to the levels of water stored in the area’s reservoirs.
Copernicus: exceptionally dry spring in parts of north-western Europe and second-warmest May globally
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) is reporting an exceptionally dry spring in parts of north-western Europe and second-warmest May globally.
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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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