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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Water Company News
Welsh Water becomes the first fertility friendly water company
Welsh Water has become the first fertility friendly accredited employer in Wales and in the water industry, as recognition of the work it is doing to provide exemplar support to colleagues who may be facing fertility struggles.
The not-for-profit water...
Water Company News
Uisce Éireann reaches significant milestone on multi-million euro upgrade of Macroom Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water) is continuing to progress a major upgrade to the Macroom Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Cork, Ireland.
The project, which involves the decommissioning of the existing plant and its associated structures as well as the...
Insight & Opinion
Squeezing the supply chain could have adverse long-term impact on water employers
Cutting supply chain costs across the water industry will not only have a detrimental impact on AMP8, but could also see the sector face a sustained shortage of critical resources in the longer term that will be tough to...
Industry News
EasyMining expands phosphorus recovery capacity with a second Ash2Phos plant in Europe
EasyMining, part of the Ragn-Sells Group, is set to build a second Ash2Phos plant in Helsingborg, Sweden. Doubling Europe's capacity for sustainable phosphorus recovery, the facility will process 30,000 tonnes of sewage sludge ash annually, with start-up planned for...
Product News
A leap forward in efficient and reliable lighting solutions with the second generation of Atlas Copco solar light towers
Atlas Copco has launched the second generation of solar light towers, the HiLight MS 4 and MS 5, to provide lighting solutions for operators in a wide range of applications.
In an era where environmental stewardship is not just a...
Water Company News
Repair partnership shakes up lining solutions in the UK
Installing an ‘earthquake liner’ on England’s south coast has delivered a seismic step forward for sewer repairs in this country, following a successful collaboration between Wessex Water and industry specialists RSM Lining Supplies Global Ltd.
The utility company and global...
Water Company News
From flush to fuel for United Utilities’ new electric HGVs
United Utilities is introducing four electric heavy goods vehicles which are powered by poo.
It is the only water company in the UK taking part in the £100 million + ‘Electric Freightway’ project led by GRIDSERVE and funded as part...
Appointments
Tony Juniper CBE reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a third term
The Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, confirmed on Monday 24th March that Tony Juniper CBE has been reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a third term.
Tony’s continued leadership comes as Mr. Reed is rewiring Defra and its arm’s-length bodies...
Industry News
Stantec to provide range of advisory services for United Utilities on commercial consultancy framework
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been appointed by United Utilities to its Commercial Consultancy Framework.
Following a competitive tender process, the Company has secured one of four places on Lot 2 to provide Commercial and...
Appointments
Quartet of promotions for flood risk consultancy
Midlands-based environmental consultancy, GeoSmart Information has announced four promotions.
As part of the business’ continued team investment and wider growth plans, Wajid Wastakaran has been promoted to Principal Drainage Engineer, David South to Principal Consultant, Alex Farr to Project Consultant,...
Insight & Opinion
Latest UV treatment models halve energy use
Compliance with drinking water disinfection standards is the priority for managers of UV equipment in drinking water treatment plants, but the latest technologies can deliver much more, writes Enno Müller, product manager for UV at Xylem.
While the primary focus...
Environmental News
Beach recycling underway to strengthen Norfolk flood protection
Work is underway to bolster natural flood defences along the west coast of Norfolk as part of their yearly renewal.
Beach recycling will see an expected 14,000 tonnes of sand and shingle moved around the beach from where it’s been...
Water Company News
£8m Wastewater Treatment Investment planned for Annsborough and Castlewellan Area
NI Water is scheduled to commence an extensive programme of work to upgrade Annsborough Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) and parts of the associated sewerage network.
The treatment works serves Annsborough and Castlewellan and is being upgraded to ensure that it...
Water Company News
Green scheme to help power Scottish Water site near East Kilbride
Work on a £420,000 solar project at a waste water treatment works serving thousands of customers in and around East Kilbride is now complete.
The project has seen 428 solar panels installed at the site in Allers and is expected...
Government, Policy & Regulation
OEP launches investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with key laws to protect and improve water quality
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched an investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations, one of the key laws in place to protect and improve...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Consultation on Uisce Éireann’s non-domestic tariff framework
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has published a Proposed Decision Paper for new non-domestic water and wastewater tariffs to apply to non-domestic customers in Ireland, commencing in October 2025.
The paper sets out the CRU proposed decision and...
Insight & Opinion
World Water Day 2025: Sustainable efforts to protect glaciers and freshwater sources
Glaciers are surviving ice formations that remind us of the globe’s stark evolution since the Ice Age. World Water Day 2025’s theme is ‘Glacier Preservation,’ spotlighting these historic ice masses and their importance. While we know that deglaciation is...
Appointments
NSF appoints Steve Haan as Vice President of its Water Division, succeeding Dave Purkiss
NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, has appointed Steve Haan to the position of Vice President, Water. Haan will succeed Dave Purkiss, who is retiring after 37 years of dedicated service to the organization on April...
Water Company News
Severn Trent completes improvements to 1,500 storm overflows – and is now set to deliver a further 600 by autumn
Severn Trent has confirmed it has completed 1,500 engineering projects ahead of schedule and has now unveiled further plans to fast-track the delivery of another 600 improvement projects to reduce the use of storm overflows. This will bring the...
Industry News
Proactive maintenance success demonstrated in innovation showcase
Insights from a successful partnership between Xylem and Yorkshire Water, that has led to 51% reduction in reactive pumping station visits, will be shared during an online innovation showcase.
Facilitated by Spring Innovation, the event will explore Yorkshire Water’s Dynamic...
Water Company News
South West Water delivers reduction in storm overflow spills in mid-Cornwall
South West Water has reduced storm overflow spills at one of its highest spilling sites in Cornwall after recent improvements in the area.
Investment in the wastewater treatment works in the village of Fraddon, mid-Cornwall, in December 2024 has delivered...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Yorkshire Water to pay £40m enforcement package following Ofwat wastewater investigation
Ofwat has concluded its investigation into Yorkshire Water securing an enforcement package of £40m to be paid by the wastewater company.
Since the regulator published its draft decision in August, Yorkshire Water has worked with Ofwat to put forward a...
Appointments
Clare Pillman announces retirement as Chief Executive of NRW
Clare Pillman, who has served as Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) Chief Executive, has announced her retirement after seven years of dedicated service.
Clare joined NRW as its Chief Executive in 2018 during a testing time in its history, and has...
Water Company News
United Utilities selects four partners to support delivery of its Assurance framework
As it prepares to deliver its largest investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a century, United Utilities has announced the partners that will support delivery of its Assurance framework.
Following a competitive tender process, four partners have been selected...
Water Company News
Uisce Éireann reaches significant milestone on multi-million-euro upgrade of Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Kerry
Uisce Éireann is continuing progress with a major upgrade of the Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Kerry, which the company says will further protect the environment and support the long-term sustainable growth of the region.
The project, which represents...
Environmental News
New study reveals carbon-rich peatlands are dangerously under-protected
A new study has revealed that peatlands are dangerously under-protected, putting the global climate at risk. Covering just 3% of Earth’s surface, these terrestrial wetlands store 600 billion tons of carbon — more than all the world’s forest biomass...
Water Company News
Fisher German selected for Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework
Property consultancy Fisher German has been selected for the Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework for its AMP8 five-year plan from 2025 to 2030, following a successful retender.
Severn Trent’s plan focuses on developing new sustainable water sources, reducing...
Environmental News
IEMA and the Carbon Accounting Alliance call on Carbon Accountants to adopt professional standards
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is developing the specialist register in partnership with the Carbon Accounting Alliance (CAA), to provide a clear, credible way for individuals and organisations to demonstrate their qualifications and experience in carbon...
Market Analysis & Research
Latest UKWIR projects available for expression of interest
Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sought by UKWIR for expert partners to develop the evidence base, insight, knowledge and recommendations to respond to a broad spectrum of opportunities and challenges across the water cycle.
UKWIR, a not-for-profit organisation, enables,...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat refers five companies’ redetermination requests to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Ofwat has formally referred the requests from five companies for a redetermination of their PR24 Final Determination to the CMA.
This commences the six-month period which the CMA has to consider appeals (subject to any request for an extension). The five...
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