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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Environmental News
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week to ensure every person knows their flood risk, marking one year on from Storm Babet
The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’, which this year runs from 14-20 October.
This year’s awareness campaign coincides with the one-year anniversary...
Market Analysis & Research
Environmental Industries Commission publishes One Crisis report
The Environmental Industries Commission has published its report from its flagship event about ‘The One Crisis’, a term coined from the United Nations (UN), that refers to the three main interlinked issues that humanity currently faces: climate change, pollution...
Government, Policy & Regulation
UK government appoints Arup to landmark water resilience programme
UK government has appointed global sustainable development and engineering consultancy, Arup, to the Just Transitions Water Security partnership.
Initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the £39 million five-year programme will see private and public sector actors join...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Oliver Grievson awarded Presidential Award 2024 for Lifelong Commitment
EURING Professor and associate director in asset management at AtkinsRéalis Oliver Grievson, has been the awarded the Presidential Award 2024 for Lifelong Commitment.
The prestigious honour is a testament to his exceptional contributions and dedication over a lifetime, and his...
Water Company News
Green energy to power pumps at Moffat borehole
A solar scheme in Moffat is now helping power the pumps which provide water to the town’s water treatment works.
The £307,000 project has seen 324 ground mounted PV (photovoltaic) panels installed at the borehole site in Moffat, where raw...
Industry News
Aggregate Industries provides coastal defence resilience in Lancashire
Working in collaboration with Wyre Council (Lancashire Council) and Balfour Beatty, a monumental three-year coastal defence initiative at Rossall Beach has just surpassed its one-year milestone.
The project, the largest of its kind in the last decade in the north...
Water Company News
Nature is thriving at former clay pit on Bodmin Moor thanks to South West Water’s biodiversity works
An old clay pit on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall has been transformed into a haven for wildlife and diverse plant species thanks to biodiversity works by South West Water.
South West Water took over ownership of Park Pit in 2007...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Licence modification on Price Review timing to be implemented by Ofwat to allow final determinations to be confirmed in January 2025 if necessary
Ofwat has confirmed a modification to English and Welsh water company licences that would allow the 2024 Price Review final determinations to be confirmed in January 2025 if necessary.
The plan remains for final determinations to be announced on 19...
Case Studies
Harnessing vortex aeration to unlock more sustainable wastewater treatment
Aeration lies at the heart of the wastewater treatment process; plant operators rely on aeration systems to carefully provide a steady oxygen supply to ensure that microorganisms can optimally break down pollutants. However, traditional aeration solutions, diffused air, and...
Industry News
Digital trial reduces I&I wastewater costs
Inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into wastewater systems is a constant operational challenge for managers. Now, Håbo municipality in Sweden is tackling the challenge head-on with an innovative digital approach, says Adam Wood, chief product officer at...
Water Company News
South West Water launches two new tariffs to trial fairer ways of charging customers
South West Water is set to launch two new innovative tariff trials as it looks to find fairer ways to charge customers, while protecting the natural environment.
The new Seasonal tariff and Summer Peak tariff will be trialled with just...
Water Company News
Work complete at iconic Weardale landmark
Investment at a County Durham reservoir has helped to enhance safety at one of Weardale’s most iconic visitor attractions.
The £3m project at Tunstall Reservoir, in Wolsingham, included maintenance and resilience work at the site, building in enhancements to the...
Appointments
Watertight welcomes flood risk industry expert Derek Bell as new Client Services Director
Watertight International, a leading flood risk mitigation specialist, has announced the appointment of Derek Bell as its new Client Services Director. Derek joins the company with a wealth of experience in flood risk management and emergency planning, bringing over...
Water Company News
Scottish Water delivers green energy scheme in Perth
A Scottish Water site in Perth is now significantly greener, thanks to the installation of an £852,000 solar scheme.
The scheme has seen 1,236 ground mounted PV (photovoltaic) panels installed on the site at Gowan’s Terrace which hosts a Scottish...
Water Company News
Yorkshire Water to install 1.3m smart water meters to improve service and reduce leakage
Yorkshire Water is set to exchange 1.3 million existing water meters with smart meters, designed to provide service improvements, enhanced customer support and reduce leakage.
The meter exchange program is expected to begin in South Yorkshire in 2025, subject to...
Environmental News
New wetlands project brings boost for people and nature
An £80,000 project to reduce flood risk and bring a boost to wildlife and habitat in West Yorkshire is complete.
The project at Chellow Dene Wetlands, near Bradford, took three months to complete and includes improvements to a wetland area...
Water Company News
£2 million improvement scheme progressing well at Lough Island Reavy
NI Water has announced that a £2million investment at Lough Island Reavy Reservoir, Kilcoo, County Down is progressing well.
This major programme of improvements involves the replacement of the overflow spillway, which ensures the safety of the reservoir, especially during...
Water Company News
Essex pipeline project passes halfway milestone
Engineers constructing a new 19.5km water pipeline to protect water supplies in Essex have reached a major milestone.
Essex & Suffolk Water is investing £20m in the new pipeline, linking and balancing the use of water resources in the northern...
Insight & Opinion
Pipeline pressure testing standard sets precedent
Regulations for hydrostatic pressure testing have taken a significant step forward with the release of Water UK’s Water Industry Standard for hydrostatic pressure testing of PE pipes, a move that will ensure the safety and reliability of the process,...
Environmental News
Biggest improvements for salmon and sea trout in Galloway Dee in almost 100 years
Following a successful trial to improve fish migration combining an industrial dam and modern hydropower, work is now underway to make those changes a permanent reality.
A collaborative partnership with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Galloway Fisheries...
Product News
New Bobcat S630 and S650 Skid-Steer Loaders for Europe
Bobcat has launched new Stage V versions of the company’s M-Series S630 and S650 Skid-Steer Loaders, designed for use in higher regulated markets in Europe.
Customers now have a wider selection in this size of machine, with a choice...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Environment Agency report finds almost a fifth of water supplies are lost by water companies before reaching customers’ taps
Almost a fifth (19%) of water supplies are lost by water companies before reaching customers’ taps, a new report from the Environment Agency has found.
The new report published on Monday 7 October, assesses water companies’ annual performance data against their Water...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Environmental Standards Scotland says Scotland’s soils should be protected in law
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland’s soils.
A report published by ESS, The Risks to Scotland’s Soils: A Scoping Report, highlights the need for action to safeguard this valuable resource,...
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