Water Innovation webinar to explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source
The third in the Water Innovation Cross-Sector Challenge series of webinars which takes place tomorrow from 10-11:30am will explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source.
Irish Water €367m spend on wastewater infrastructure in 2021 - highest ever annual investment in wastewater treatment
The latest EPA Urban Wastewater Treatment Report for 2021 recognises the ongoing progress being made by Irish Water in upgrading Ireland’s public wastewater infrastructure while also highlighting the need for continued investment in essential wastewater services.
€650m investment in wastewater infrastructure sees Irish Water cut raw sewage discharges by over 60%
Irish Water’s consistent progress in upgrading wastewater treatment has enabled the company to eliminate over 60% of raw sewage discharges to Ireland’s rivers, lakes and coastal areas.
Irish Water appoints contractor for milestone project to end discharge of raw sewage into Liscannor Bay
Irish Water has appointed a contractor to build a new wastewater treatment plant for a milestone project which will see the discharge of raw sewage from Liscannor ended.
Bathing water quality in Europe in 2020 – lack of data puts UK at bottom of league table
The vast majority of Europe’s bathing waters met the highest quality standards in 2020 – but the UK came bottom in the 31-country rankings of EU member states plus Albania and Switzerland due to lack of data.
European Environment Agency says more investment needed in urban wastewater treatment plants
More investment is needed to make urban waste water treatment plants fit to meet the difficult challenges posed by the impacts of climate change, as well as the presence of antibiotics and other micro-pollutants in waste water, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing.
New study links increased biodiversity to improved sewage treatment
A higher standard of wastewater treatment in the UK has been linked to substantial improvements in a river’s biodiversity over the past 30 years, according to a new Defra-funded study.
European Commission calls for raft of actions by Member States on water and wastewater issues
The European Commission is calling for action by a number of Member States on water and wastewater issues in its latest infringement decisions for failures to comply with obligations under EU law.
High-level conference calls for more integrated water management in Europe
A high-level conference has made the case for more integrated water management in Europe, concluding that reinforced joint efforts in policy, law and investments are necessary to preserve and further improve Europe’s waters.
Irish Water progresses work to end discharge of untreated sewage into Cork Lower Harbour
Irish Water, in partnership with Cork County Council, is working to end the decades-long practice of discharging untreated sewage into Cork Lower Harbour and clean up the harbour through its investment in the Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage Project.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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