SBWWI warns of key failings on UK water smart metering policy
The Society of British Water and Wastewater Industries, one of the UK’s leading water sector trade bodies, is calling for urgent action to ensure the UK water sector speaks with a strong single voice in the fast-developing energy smart metering agenda.
Imtech and Royal Haskoning bring Dutch wastewater tech to UK
Imtech Process and Royal HaskoningDHV have signed a cooperation agreement for the delivery of five to eight Neredawastewater treatment installations in the coming years.
New report highlights key failings and missed opportunities for UK water sector
A new report published by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills has highlighted major failings and missed opportunities in the UK water sector – at both Government, regulatory and water companies level.
Syrinix to join European smart water project
Pipeline monitoring specialist Syrinix has been invited to join a European consortium to design the drinking water supply network of the future.
World first for hi-tech Yorkshire Water pipelining project
An innovative technique which extends the life of water pipes and removes the need to dig up the road is great news for people in Wetherby, where a new material has been used by Yorkshire Water for the first time ever on a live project in the world.
PwC report says innovators expect 60%+ growth and new revenues of US$250bn in next 5 years
The world's most innovative companies expect to grow by more than 60% over the next five years, adding a total of more than US$250 billion in new revenues as a result of sophisticated approaches to innovation in all areas of their operations.
New method for wastewater treatment could replace activated carbon
A new novel adsorbent for removing emerging contaminants from wastewater that is more effective, reusable and environmentally friendly, has been developed by researchers in Temple University’s Water and Environmental Technology (WET) Center.
New research says removal of bacteria key to safety and cleanliness of drinking water
Bacteria commonly found in drinking water create conditions which enable other - potentially harmful - bacteria to thrive, says new research by engineers from the University of Sheffield.
ETV receives warm reception at WRc workshop
The new Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) received favourable views among delegates at a WRc event yesterday, but there were minor reservations from the supply chain about engagement from the water companies.
£1.5m funding for solving water and environment challenges
The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has awarded £1.5 million of funding for seven multidisciplinary projects to meet specific challenges in the water and environment sectors.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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