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Drought declared in north-west of England

The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years. River flows have been declining along with groundwater levels due to the dry March, April and start of May. Reservoir...

Peter Unwin CB named as Natural England Deputy Chair

Peter Unwin CB has been appointed as Deputy Chair of Natural England (NE). Peter’s term will run from 1 April 2025 until 31 December 2025. He became a Natural England Board Member on 1 June 2020 and was reappointed in 2023 for a second...

DAERA’s latest ‘Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report’ highlights public concern for environment

The Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report has been published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). This statistical report is produced annually and contains information on a range of environmental indicators in Northern Ireland, including public attitude,...

Water scarcity concern remains for much of Scotland despite recent rainfall

Following rainfall at the beginning of the week, some parts of Scotland have seen temporary improvements in water conditions. However, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that parts of the country, particularly in the east, remain under...

Vital London drought resilience project advances as Thames Water seeks tunnelling contractors

Thames Water has issued a tender notice for the tunnelling and connection works required for its London drought resilience project. The Teddington Direct River Abstraction project would provide up to 75 million litres of water each day during drought,...

Affinity Water’s pioneering testing method recognised by UK experts

Affinity Water has become the first water laboratory in the UK to develop and establish an advanced method for detecting total cyanide in drinking water, which has now been officially published as a standalone "Blue Book" by the Standing...

Landmark mine water heat scheme goes live in Wales

Previously untapped heat from a mine water treatment scheme in Wales is now being harnessed to provide low-carbon heating for a nearby business. Wales, with its industrial heritage and coal mining past, has recognised the potential of mine water heat,...

PCA calls for water management professionals to act now on invasive plants

With spring in full swing, invasive plant species such as Himalayan balsam are beginning to grow – prompting a call for action to the water management sector. The Property Care Association (PCA) are advising professionals to assess watercourses and wasteland...

Registration open for Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival 2025

Registration for Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival is now open for 2025. Tickets are limited, so Northumbrian Water is encouraging those interested in attending to sign up quickly. For the ninth time, the water company will be bringing together innovators, businesses, and...

Environment Secretary Steve Reed takes control of the planning process for two new reservoirs

The Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, has today taken control of the planning process for two new reservoirs, in an intervention to speed up delivery. Anglian Water’s proposed reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire have been designated as Nationally Significant Infrastructure...

Anglian Water announces £500m shareholder equity injection

Anglian Water has announced that its shareholders have provided unconditional and legally binding commitments to inject £500m into the Anglian Water Group, pro-rata to their current shareholdings. According to Anglian, the investment reflects shareholders’ continuing confidence in both the business...

South East Water secures new contract to provide drinking water testing services for Southern Water

South East Water has secured a new contract with Southern Water to provide drinking water testing services for Southern Water customers. South East Water confirmed the new partnership will result in a substantial expansion of the specialist facilities at its...

Land expertise behind Oxford’s £176m flood scheme revealed as city faces rising climate threat

With Oxford hit by eight major floods since 2000—and the risk rising due to climate change—the Secretary of State has approved the Compulsory Purchase Order for the £176 million Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme, following a public inquiry by the...

Research looks to shine light on importance of healthy peatlands in fight against climate change

Researchers at the University of Stirling are working with Scottish Water to capture data focused on underpinning the key benefits of peatland restoration work in the fight against climate change. A range of high-tech scientific monitoring equipment has been installed...

£4m project to reduce storm discharges in Brawby underway

Yorkshire Water has begun work to reduce discharges to the river Seven from the storm overflow at Brawby Wastewater Treatment Works, North Yorkshire, as well as to reduce surface water flooding in the village.  Contract partners Mott MacDonald Bentley will...

The Rothen Group repairs Aire and Calder Navigation following flood-related landslides

When a landslip on the embankment of the Aire and Calder Navigation threatened to make the commercially used waterway unstable, marine engineering specialists, The Rothen Group, stepped in to make the transport route safe and secure again. The Aire and...

Ofwat fines Thames Water nearly £123m following two investigations

Ofwat has announced the final decision in two investigations looking into the operations of Thames Water, who will face penalties totalling £122.7m. The water industry regulator has confirmed these will be paid by the company and its investors, and not...

ERG Group acquires Hygrade Plastics to expand fabrication capability

ERG Process Technologies, owner of ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd and ERG Plastic Fabrications Ltd, has announced the acquisition of Hygrade Industrial Plastics Ltd, a long established specialist industrial plastic fabrication manufacturer based in Rugby. ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd...

Unlocking a new source of clean hydrogen from UK wastewater

A first-of-its-kind project to use gas from sewage waste to produce clean hydrogen is being delivered at United Utilities’ largest wastewater treatment works in Manchester. The water company for the North West has joined forces with leading Cambridge-based climate tech...

Key factors in forecasting and managing floods in rivers and urban areas

Experts agree that global warming is the main cause of more frequent and intense flooding. According to data published by Oxfam Intermón, the number of disasters caused by floods and droughts in the ten most affected countries has increased...

Uisce Éireann invests further €30 million in Leixlip Water Treatment Plant upgrade

Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, has announced a significant investment of a further €30 million in the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to safeguard the water supply to Kildare and the Greater Dublin Area. This investment marks the third phase...

Boost for flood protection funding – but property resilience still largely overlooked

Industry experts have welcomed the unlocking of additional flood protection funding—but warn it continues to neglect a key area. The Environment Agency (EA) has announced £68m for flood schemes in the East of England, as part of a £2.65bn Government...

Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme adds biodiversity element to flood defence project

Homes and businesses will benefit from reduced flood risk as part of the Cardigan Tidal Flood Scheme, the West Wales project that also aims to enhance biodiversity and contribute to community life. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has appointed Binnies, an...

Harnessing the power of Bucher Municipal sewer cleaners for effective flood relief

Flooding stands as one of the most catastrophic challenges facing homeowners, businesses, and public infrastructures today. To combat this threat, the UK Government has made substantial investments in flood defences aimed at preventing rivers from breaching their banks. Yet, the...

Norwegian drinking water utility moves forward with UV-C LED for large scale water disinfection

An international collaboration linking the US and European water industries is helping to accelerate the use of UV-C LED technology for municipal scale water disinfection. Norwegian utility Glitrevannverket is working with Danish engineering consultancy Rambøll and UV-C LED manufacturer...

EFRA Committee wants answers from Thames Water’s Chair and CEO regarding “paused” bonuses

The EFRA Committee, which is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of Defra, has written separately to the Chair of Thames Water, Sir Adrian Montague, and to its CEO, Chris Weston, following...

Scottish Water sets out 25 year plan to ensure the country’s water and waste water services remain sustainable

The future of Scotland’s water has been set out in a new strategic plan published by Scottish Water, the nation's publicly owned water company. Following the driest start to a year since 1964, Scottish Water’s Long-Term Strategy (“Our Sustainable Future...

Stormproofing the future: Wavin’s Martin Lambley discusses one of the UK’s key climate red flags

Flooding is one of the UK’s key climate red flags. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and impossible to ignore, providing compelling evidence of a rapidly changing climate that’s measured in damage to property and danger to life,...

TECH TALKS: P-removal in AMP8 – are you ready?

The water sector has entered a pivotal phase. The public is demanding, rightly, both significantly improved services and environmental protection, and now it's time we deliver. Mike Froom, Te-Tech Process Solutions explains. The targets are set, some well beyond AMP8, with...

A combined approach to tackling the water industry’s core challenges

The water industry’s rapidly evolving landscape demands innovative solutions and collaborative expertise. While there is no one-size-fits-all roadmap, Adler & Allan believes the steps outlined in this article – and explored further in their whitepaper "Achieving AMP8 efficiently" –...

Pick Everard announces new flood risk and hydrology director

Multi-disciplinary consultancy, Pick Everard, has announced the appointment of Seymour D'Oyley as its new associate director of flood risk and hydrology.   A chartered member of the Institution of Water and Environmental Management, Seymour brings more than 28 years of...

UK’s first water monitoring centre launched to act as early-warning system for disease outbreaks and community health

The University of Bath is launching the UK’s first early-warning public health surveillance system based on detecting tiny traces of chemicals and biological markers found in water. The Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection (CWBE) will...

Why water safety training matters

Working near water is hazardous. If employees are unequipped with the knowledge, training, and equipment needed to respond effectively in an emergency—either involving themselves or a co-worker—then, sadly, it could mean loss of life. Here, the Royal Life Saving Society...

KELLER Pressure’s groundwater data loggers make significant contribution in the Netherlands

WMD Drinking Water in the Netherlands produces more than 35 million m3 of drinking water every year and prevents everything from coming to a halt in 200,000 households and businesses. A visit to the Ruinerwold production station gives an...

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