South Staffs Water appoints two new directors to senior leadership team
South Staffs Water has appointed two new directors to join the business's senior leadership team.
Sky News - Government lines up administrators in the event of collapse of Thames Water
Sky News is reporting that the Government is lining up administrators in the event of the possible collapse of Thames Water.
Southern Water awards £338 million 20 year contract for Smart Metering Programme
Southern Water has awarded a 20 year contract beginning in AMP8 to deliver an industry-leading water meter upgrade programme, including the replacement of one million meters over the next five years.
United Utilities awards £485,000 contract for purchase of Biodiversity Net Gain Units for HARP project pre-construction work
United Utilities has awarded a contract for the purchase of Biodiversity Net Gain Units worth an estimated £485,000 (inc VAT).
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.
Yorkshire Water - £14 million wetland project in West Yorkshire nears completion
Councillors from Kirklees Council and Denby Dale Parish Council recently visited Yorkshire Water’s Clayton West wastewater treatment site in West Yorkshire to see progress on a £14 million nature-based wetland solution.
Port of London Authority collaborate with Thames Water on mass wet wipe removal
180 tonnes of congealed wet wipes – the equivalent to the weight of 15 double decker London buses – are being removed from the River Thames by the Port of London Authority, in collaboration with Thames Water.
National Drought Group warns England is facing "nationally significant" water shortfall
The National Drought Group met yesterday to discuss measures to address the ongoing water shortfall as England enters its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures set to reach 34C in some areas. Commenting on the situation, Helen Wakeham, chair of the Group and Director of Water at the Environment Agency (EA) said:
"The current situation is nationally significant and we are calling on everyone to play their part and help reduce the pressure on our water environment.”
Scottish Water takes water by boat to keep Skerries islet in water supply
One of Scotland’s most easterly points has successfully been kept in water supply after a period of low rainfall affecting water reserves on the islet. Skerries, an archipelago of three islands, is the most easterly outpost that is part of Shetland, making it one of the most remote places in Scotland.
Severn Trent tenders £30 million AMP8 HGV Framework contract
Severn Trent has gone out to tender on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig with an AMP8 HGV Framework contract worth an estimated £30 million (inc VAT).
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Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
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. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60.
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