United Utilities' uses innovative pipe-pushing machine in latest phase of £260m Vyrnwy Aqueduct modernisation programme
An innovative pipe-pushing machine is playing a key role in the latest phase of United Utilities' £260 million programme to modernise the Vyrnwy Aqueduct.
Thames Water seeks further £2.4 billion in funding to enable it to continue delivery of AMP8 capital programme
Thames Water is seeking a further £2.4 billion in funding to enable it to continue delivery of its AMP8 capital programme, increasing the £3 billion currently available to it under the super senior facility entered into with its subsidiary, Thames Water Super Senior Issuer PLC to £5.4 billion.
Yorkshire Water awards £1.8 million contract for N₂O liquid phase monitoring devices
Yorkshire Water has made a direct contract award of a £1.8 million contract to a single supplier for the supply of liquid-phase nitrous oxide (N₂O) monitoring equipment and associated calibration equipment for use at its wastewater treatment sites.
Uisce Éireann - €42 million wastewater investment supports growing East Cork communities
Uisce Éireann says the completion of the €13.5 million upgrade to Castlemartyr Wastewater Treatment Plant means Castlemartyr now has the wastewater infrastructure needed to support housing and future growth, while delivering improvements to the water quality in the River Kiltha.
Government activates plan to protect consumers as severe drought declared in parts of England
The Government has declared severe drought in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex. The South East and South West have experienced their driest April to September in over a century, impacting reservoir levels in that area.
Hafren Dyfrdwy - Ofwat consults on proposed £280,000 enforcement package for wastewater failures
Ofwat has proposed accepting a £280,000 enforcement package following its finding that Hafren Dyfrdwy, sister company of Severn Trent Water. has breached its legal obligations in the operation of its wastewater treatment works and network.
Anglian Water extends tender submission deadline for c£35 million AMP8 Grounds Investigation Framework
Anglian Water has extended the tender submission deadline for its AMP8 Grounds Investigation (GI) Framework – the contract has a total estimated value of c£35.445 million including VAT.
Scottish Water announces new partnership with Glasgow Science Centre, RSE and WGM to inspire Scotland's future engineers
A new partnership has been announced between Scottish Water, Glasgow Science Centre and two of the utility’s key engineering partners to work together on a proposed major new exhibition designed to help young people explore how engineering can respond to climate and infrastructure challenges.
Dŵr Cymru £13 million nature-based storm overflow scheme cuts Afon Lwyd storm spills by 93%
Welsh Water’s pioneering £13 million nature-based storm overflow scheme at Pont-y-felin Lane, Torfaen, has delivered a 93% reduction in spills into the Afon Lwyd during its first year of operation.
Lloyds supports second successful £250 million Blue Bond issue for Tideway
Lloyds has supported on a second successful Blue Bond for Tideway, to complete a £250 million 10-year issuance by Bazalgette Finance Plc.
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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
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