Haskoning acquires patent for groundbreaking ViviMag® phosporous recovery from sewage sludge tech technology
International consulting engineering company Haskoning has signed a patent transfer agreement with Kemira for ViviMag, a technology expected to set new standards for phosphorous recovery from sewage sludge.
Environment Agency publishes policy paper setting out strategy for safe and sustainable sludge use
The Environment Agency has published a policy paper setting out its strategy to enable safe and sustainable sludge use on land.
Defra launches consultation on significant changes to sewage sludge regulation – first since Sludge Regulations came into force in 1989
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a consultation on significant changes proposed for sewage sludge regulation in England – effectively the first since the Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations came into force in 1989.
New Ash2Phos plant in Sweden set to double Europe's capacity for sustainable phosphorus recovery
EasyMining, part of the Ragn-Sells Group, is set to build a second Ash2Phos plant in Helsingborg, Sweden which will double Europe's capacity for sustainable phosphorus recovery.
Thames Water unveils second successful gas-to-grid project at Mogden STW
Thames Water has announced sewage sludge will be used to heat around 4000 homes in West London early this year, after successfully delivering its second gas-to-grid (G2G) project, at its Mogden Sewage Treatment Works (STW).
United Utilities uses innovative tech to boost renewable energy production from sewage sludge by over 20%
An innovative and sustainable technology is set to boost the amount of sustainable biogas that United Utilities generates from Stockport’s sewage sludge.
Environment Agency consults on United Utilities application to vary its permit for Ellesmere Port WwTW sludge treatment facility
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on an application by United Utilities to vary an existing environmental permit for its Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) sludge treatment facility involving “substantial change.”
United Utilities seeks supply chain input on sewage sludge management services
United Utilities is seeking supply chain input on short term options available for its sewage sludge management services between 2024 and 2030.
Research study warns over high concentrations of microplastics in fertilisers derived from sewage sludge
A new research study has shown that farmlands across Europe are potentially the biggest global reservoir of microplastics due to the high concentrations found in fertilisers derived from sewage sludge - with the UK shown to potentially have the highest amount of microplastic contamination in its soils.
Scottish Govt publishes final recommendations from sludge review
The Scottish Government has published recommendations designed to improve guidance, practice and regulations relating to the spreading of sewage sludge on land in Scotland, following the conclusion of a review into the issue.
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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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