Yorkshire Water starts £1.6m investment to improve Owler Beck, Notton
Yorkshire Water is set to begin a £1.6 million investment in Notton to reduce sewage discharges into Owler Beck, a tributary of the river Calder.
Cambridge Water announces temporary hosepipe ban to protect water supplies
Cambridge Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban to help protect local water resources and the region’s internationally important chalk streams.
Government welcomes House of Commons EFRA Committee report on South East Water failings
The Government has welcomed the cross-party House of Commons Environment. Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s damning report into South East Water (SEW), which prompted the resignations of its Chair and Chief Executive.
LSBUD and UK Government sign Memorandum of Understanding on safe digging collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by LSBUD and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), paving the way for the two organisations to work in partnership to improve safe digging practices.
South East Water unveils new £50 million water treatment works to help secure Kent's water supply
South East Water has today announced the commissioning of its new state-of-the-art Butler Water Treatment Works located in Aylesford, Kent.
Yorkshire Water awards c£3.5 million AMP8 maintenance and support contract for thickening and dewatering assets
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 maintenance and support contract for thickening and dewatering assets with an estimated value of c£3.5 million including VAT.
Southern Water issues RFI on Smart Systems seeking input from technology suppliers
Southern Water has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on Smart Systems seeking input from technology suppliers.
South East Water launches dedicated emergency support for livestock owners during water supply outages
South East Water has launched a major new emergency support system to protect livestock and give farmers in its supply area a vital safety net during unplanned water outages - the livestock register will tailor alternative water support directly to agricultural customers.
Scottish Water launches innovative “plug and play' microturbine hydropower trial at Shieldhall WWTW
Scottish Water is trialling an innovative 'plug and play' hydropower technology at its Shieldhall Wastewater Treatment Works in Glasgow - the PicoStream turbine can be installed to generate renewable energy from existing water and wastewater flows without the need for major infrastructure modifications.
Anglian Water announces temporary water use ban for the East of England
Anglian Water has announced a temporary water use ban – also known as a hosepipe ban - for the East of England - the utility has not needed to implement a hosepipe ban for more than a decade.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
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.
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