Private water supplies more likely to fail water quality tests
UK plumber approval body WaterSafe is warning that private water supplies in England are more likely to fail stringent water quality tests than public supplies.
Over 90 private water supplies in Ireland on boil water notices, says EPA
Over ninety private water supplies, affecting over 5,400 people, have been found to be on boil water notices, according to the Irish Environmental Protection Agency.
Children at risk from UK's private water supplies, research shows
Children drinking from around half the UK's private water supplies are almost five times more likely to pick up stomach infections, according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Higher standards for private water supplies
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
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Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
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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. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
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