Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
United Utilities starts £48 million AMP8 sewer network upgrade in Moor Pool, Knutsford
United Utilities has started work on a £48 million scheme to upgrade the sewer network in Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford.
Environment Agency publishes AMP8 guidance on unpermitted discharges by water and sewerage companies to prevent sewer flooding
The Environment Agency has published guidance on unpermitted discharges by water and sewerage companies (WaSCs) to prevent sewer flooding and surcharging from groundwater infiltration into sewers.
Thames Water tenders £6.84 billion contract for construction of reservoir designated as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project
Thames Water has gone out to tender today with a massive £6.84 billion (inc VAT) contract for the construction of the proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) in Oxfordshire - now formally renamed as the White Horse Reservoir.
MOSL and partners to launch £3.1m water efficiency fund pilot for businesses in Cambridgeshire
MOSL is working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on a multi-million-pound contract to improve businesses’ water efficiency in the Cambridgeshire area.
United Utilities progresses plans for £30 million stormwater storage tank at Wavertree Park in Liverpool
United Utilities is progressing its plans to construct a £30 million underground stormwater storage tank at Wavertree Park in Liverpool and help reduce flooding in the local area.
Ofwat - Water Innovation Fund opens its doors to innovators from outside water sector via £7.5m Water Discovery Challenge
The Water Innovation Fund is opening its doors to innovators from outside the water sector to enter bold solutions to the urgent challenges facing the industry in England and Wales, as it announces the return of the £7.5 million Water Discovery Challenge.
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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. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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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.
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