Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000.
Severn Trent reveals further £174 million investment plan to improve river health across Nottinghamshire
Severn Trent has revealed the rapid progress it is making to improve river health across Nottinghamshire after announcing a further £174 million investment plan.
Northumbrian Water to start work on £1.9 million upgrade at Great Broughton STW
Northumbrian Water is getting ready to start work on a £1.9 million project that will help to improve water quality in North Yorkshire watercourses.
Wessex Water invests £8 million to boost water quality in Dorset and Wiltshire
Wessex Water is investing £8 million to enhance Shaftesbury and Mere water recycling centres to improve water quality around both towns throughout 2024.
Yorkshire Water and Fera research could ‘revolutionise’ sewage management via circular approach
Yorkshire Water is funding Fera Science Ltd to deliver a three-month preliminary research programme to determine the ability of black soldier fly larvae to manage sewage sludge, using a process called insect bioconversion.
Sewage spills - Government sets out “toughest targets ever” for water companies
The Government has announced that water companies will face the strictest targets on pollution from sewage ever under a new plan to tackle sewage discharges published today.
HUBER Technology celebrates 150 years – how a small firm became a leading wastewater tech company with a global presence
Steve Morris, Managing Director of HUBER Technology UK, takes a look at how the unique strengths of being a family-led business have enabled HUBER Technology to grow from a small copper smithy in Germany set up 150 years ago into a leading wastewater technology company with a global presence.
HUBER Technology celebrates 150 years – how a small company became a leading wastewater tech company with a global presence
Steve Morris, Managing Director of HUBER Technology UK, takes a look at how the unique strengths of being a family-led business have enabled HUBER Technology to grow from a small copper smithy in Germany set up 150 years ago into a leading wastewater technology company with a global presence.
Ofwat Chief orders water companies to spell out plans to protect river health
Ofwat has today called on water companies to spell out plans for how they will cut the harm they cause to rivers in England.
Ofwat challenges Thames Water on price hike
Ofwat is giving notice to Thames Water that it is making counter-claims relating to underinvestment in sewer flooding and the wastewater network in response to the utility’s request for a price rise in 2014/15.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
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.
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