Environment Agency extends river pollution alert service for London and Home Counties
The Environment Agency is extending its river pollution alert service to provide the public with updates on pollution investigations.
National Infrastructure Commission vision for drought resilience recognised by ICE engineering experts
The National Infrastructure Commission’s work on improving the resilience of England’s water supply to drought has received the Institution of Civil Engineers’ Chris Binnie Award for Sustainable Water Management.
Cambridge Water warns of potential for restrictions in 2020-21
Cambridge Water is warning that another drier than average winter will increase the chance of restrictions being required in 2020-21.
National exercise on emergency water supplies hailed a success
County Durham and Darlington fire and rescue service in partnership with Northumbrian Water have hosted a national exercise which tested capabilities to restore water to 50,000 homes due to a simulated treatment works failure.
80% cut needed in antibiotics entering River Thames to avoid surge in superbugs
A new study has shown that the amount of antibiotics entering the River Thames would need to be cut by as much as 80 per cent to avoid the development and spread of antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’.
Pioneering study into microplastic levels in UK water supplies
An UKWIR-commissioned comprehensive study of microplastics for the UK and Irish water industry says that sampling at water treatment works and wastewater treatment works found 99.99 per cent of microplastic particles detected were removed prior to treatment.
Brexit papers say failure in chemical supply chain most significant single risk to water supply
The most significant single risk to public water supply is a failure in the chemical supply chain, according to the no-deal Brexit papers released by the Government yesterday.
EA warns illegal abstractions in West of England on the increase
The Environment Agency is warning that the number of boreholes being drilled in the West country without permission is on the increase.
Groundwater levels in East of England at lowest for nearly 30 years
Latest figures from Anglian Water show groundwater levels in some parts of the East of England are the lowest they’ve been in almost 30 years.
EA warns eutrophication risk in English rivers could reduce water quality
The Environment Agency is warning that climate change could increase the risk of eutrophication in English rivers, reducing water quality.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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