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Environment Agency - water cos need to do more to protect the environment
A new Environment Agency report says companies need to do more to protect the environment.
100% Success for Modular RBCs
Northern Ireland Water has awarded a framework contract to wastewater treatment systems and solutions experts Jacopa for Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs) potentially worth up to £7 million.
Environment Agency considers predictive analytical techniques to optimise flood assets management
The Environment Agency has started a project to look at how predictive analytical techniques can be used to optimise asset maintenance and operations.
United Utilities to switch to all-electric fleet over next 10 years
United Utilities has announced an ambitious plan to switch its entire fleet of vehicles from diesel to home-produced energy within the next ten years.
Treasury rebuffs Parliamentary Committee request to give evidence on environmental watchdog proposals
The Treasury has rebuffed a request by the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee to appear before its inquiry into the Government’s proposal to establish a new environmental watchdog.
Blackpool Borough Council granted water and sewerage self-supply licences
Ofwat has granted retail authorisations for water and sewerage services self-supply licences to Blackpool Borough Council.
Thames Water to return £120m to customers as result of failure to tackle leakage
Thames Water has today agreed to pay £65 million back to customers as part of a package of payments and penalties worth £120 million in total.
Water UK warns over calls for water sector renationalisation
Water UK is warning that a Government-owned and operated water sector would be competing for spending with hospitals and schools and questioning whether Ministers would prioritise spending on water in those circumstances.
GMB union launches water sector nationalisation campaign with attack on chief exec pay
The GMB union has launched a campaign to renationalise the water sector with a hard-hitting attack on the salaries paid to water company chief executives.
Government set to reject Swansea tidal lagoon power scheme?
Widespread reports in the media are suggesting that the Government is set to reject plans for a tidal power lagoon in Swansea Bay this week.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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- Scottish Water’s Craigmaddie Reservoir Project recognised at 2025 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards
- Scottish Water tenders £80 million contract for modular construction of new Juniper House laboratory facility
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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. -
Working for WSP - what if you could build a career as unique as you? With us, you can
Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video. -
What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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