Scottish Water completes groundbreaking hydropower project in South Lanarkshire to harness energy from wastewater
Scottish Water has completed a groundbreaking hydropower project to harness energy from waste water in South Lanarkshire -the scheme at Hamilton Waste Water Treatment Works is the first of its kind in the UK.
Phosphorus removal options explored in collaborative trials
Alternative approaches to phosphorus removal at rural wastewater treatment works are being explored in an innovation project led by United Utilities.
Containerised sludge treatment solutions set to play a key role in AMP8
Adrian Heneghan, Business Development Manager at wastewater technology specialists HUBER Technology Ltd., takes a look at why containerised sludge treatment solutions are set to play a key role in AMP8.
Inyanga Marine Energy Group and Verdant Morlais agree pioneering tidal energy partnership to deliver 4.9MW tidal stream energy project
Inyanga Marine Energy Group and Verdant Morlais Ltd (VML) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deliver a 4.9MW tidal stream energy project at Morlais in Wales, the largest consented tidal energy scheme in Europe.
RSK creates common global data exchange to focus on water and shared environmental solutions
The RSK Group has launched the Water Data Exchange, a global digital platform for water utilities to share water demand and consumption insights crucial to achieving water efficiency against the backdrop of climate change and continued environmental challenges.
Northumbrian Water starts ground-breaking £20 million project to reduce storm overflow spills
Northumbrian Water has started a ground-breaking £20 million project which is set to significantly reduce spills from storm overflows across Tyneside.
Northumbrian Water launches mobile pressured water supply unit to keep taps flowing during supply interruptions
An innovative new product, developed jointly by Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) and Furst Technologies has been launched to the wider water industry.
BPF Pipes Group 2024 Trenchless Technology review says trenchless pipe rehabilitation is better for the environment
The British Plastics Federation Pipes Group has published a new review - Environmental Impact of Trenchless Technology 2024 – which suggests that trenchless pipe rehabilitation is better for the environment.
Scottish Water and United Utilities partner on project to produce 3D concrete printed infrastructure components
Scottish Water has teamed up with United Utilities to work with tech innovators ChangeMaker3D and Manchester Metropolitan University on a trail-blazing project to produce 3D concrete printed infrastructure components.
British Geological Survey develops first national scale groundwater model in Great Britain
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has developed a new model that provides a unique tool for simulating groundwater resources at a national scale, covering England, Scotland and Wales.
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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
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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