Ofwat finds Hafren Dyfrdwy in breach of legal obligations over wastewater and sewage failures
Ofwat has proposed accepting a £280,000 enforcement package following its finding that Hafren Dyfrdwy has breached its legal obligations in the operation of its wastewater treatment works and network. The regulator has found that the company has failed in its duties to deal effectively with wastewater and sewage.
Anglian Water - @one Alliance announces three executive leadership appointments to support £3 billion AMP8 programme
The Anglian Water’s @one Alliance has announced three appointments to its executive leadership team, with Bryan Kennedy named Water Delivery Director, Karl Wolski promoted to Water Recycling Delivery Director – East, and Paul Birch appointed Commercial Director.
Scotland bears brunt of Storm Boleo - with Largs hit by significant flooding
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is reporting that Scotland is now seeing the full effects of named Storm Boelo as it continues to track its way across the country - with the town centre of Largs, a coastal town west of Glasgow, hit by severe flooding.
United Utilities £720m tender for Design and Integration Partner on Windermere programme - interested suppliers invited to register for webinar
United Utilities has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise for the upcoming procurement of a Design and Integration Partner for its Only Rainwater into Windermere (ORiW) programme with an estimated total value of £720 million including VAT.
Natural England launches preliminary market engagement for upcoming £120 million ECS6 Framework for Environmental Services
Natural England has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise for the upcoming ECS6 Framework for Environmental Services with a total estimated value of £120 million including VAT.
Anglian Water appoints Ferrovial-MWH JV to £1.5 billion AMP8 Major Projects Framework
Ferrovial, through its UK Construction business and in partnership with MWH Treatment, has been appointed to Anglian Water’s Major Projects Framework, supporting the utility’s £11 billion AMP8 investment programme.
Uisce Éireann launches public consultation on future of wastewater services in Ireland
Uisce Éireann has launched a wide-ranging eight-week public consultation on the future of wastewater services in Ireland.
Smart Water project trials satellite technology to help spot risks to drinking water sources earlier
Satellite technology is being put to the test in a new £1.15 million project exploring how water companies could spot potential risks to drinking water sources earlier and better protect water quality.
Portsmouth Water partners with Lightsonic on leak detection via fibre optic cables
Portsmouth Water has partnered with Lightsonic to roll out advanced leak detection technology across parts of its network using Openreach’s Full Fibre infrastructure.
Water UK calls on government to take immediate action to strengthen water sector resilience
Water UK is calling on the government to take immediate action to strengthen water sector resilience - the call comes in its written response to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee’s Call for Evidence on climate adaptation and resilience.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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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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