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Friday, December 13, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Government, Policy & Regulation
SEPA unveils new method to detect chemicals in water environment
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has introduced an innovative new approach to water sampling to improve the identification and monitoring of chemicals in Scotland’s water environment.
SEPA will now be able to screen for hundreds of chemical compounds in...
Industry News
Super sewer progress: 850,000 tonnes of sewage captured after heavy rain, latest data shows
New data recently published shows the impact of London’s new super sewer on the River Thames.
The new tunnel network, which combines the 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel and Thames Water’s existing 7km Lee Tunnel, captured nearly 850,000 tonnes of sewage...
Insight & Opinion
Planning system overhaul to accelerate housebuilding must enable not limit acceleration of climate resilience, says CIWEM’s Alastair Chisholm
Yesterday the government announced an update to its National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – the headline set of guidance to planners and developers.
Billed as a means of accelerating the delivery of much-needed new housing, the update marks a first step in ministers’...
Water Company News
NI Water continues work in Killyhevlin area
Following the successful completion of a £3 million investment in phase one, NI Water has announced a further £1 million investment in phase two of the Killyhevlin to Cavanacross Trunk Main, which is now underway and will further enhance...
Water Company News
Lining up more protection of precious Exmoor
More than £450,000 is being invested to boost the protection of one of the south west’s most precious landscapes this winter.
Sewers will be revitalised and sealed within Exmoor National Park, which straddles Somerset and Devon, as the mission to...
Water Company News
Anglian Water to install new equipment to prevent flooding in Suffolk
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance is due to begin work in the Suffolk village of Holywell Row to increase the capacity of the sewer network, which will protect homes and the environment from flooding.
The project is part of a larger...
Event News
‘Raise the bar’, EA head tells water sector
Chief executive of the Environment Agency, Philip Duffy, has told delegates at British Water’s Annual Conference that action is being taken to meet rising customer expectations.
“There has been a real collapse in public trust in what the sector is...
Water Company News
Scottish Water installs 1000 new sewer monitors
Scottish Water has installed more than 1000 new sewer monitors across its waste water system as part of a £500m programme of investment to transform its network and improve the country’s water environment.
The new monitors will help give unprecedented...
Industry News
National Highways improving A38 safety with drainage scheme in Cornwall
National Highways is progressing with a scheme which will improve safety for motorists on the A38 in Cornwall.
In recent years, the A38 at Notter Bridge has been identified as a designated flooding hot spot, creating a significant hazard for...
Industry News
Waters Corporation opens state-of-the-art precision manufacturing facility in Longbridge, UK
Waters Corporation has announced the official opening of its new 45,000 square foot manufacturing facility at the Longbridge Business Park in the West Midlands. The new facility more than triples existing operations and enhances the company’s machining capacity to...
Insight & Opinion
Unlocking the full potential of electrofusion in trenches and tight spaces
When combined with a modular ecosystem of polyethylene pipes and fittings, using electrofusion for jointing promises speed, simplicity, and a high degree of flexibility. However, mistakes or negligence during the installation can lead to leakages or faulty connections. It...
Insight & Opinion
Five factors to consider when choosing safety footwear
Selecting the right safety footwear is crucial for ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing of your workforce. Clair Weston, head of marketing at uvex shares five key factors to consider.
Ensure a proper fit for all workers
Industrial...
Water Company News
Thames Water publishes half year results
Thames Water Utilities Limited has published its half year results for the six months to 30 September 2024.
In it, the water company reported:
10% growth in underlying revenue to £1.3 billion
Underlying EBITDA of £715 million, up 14% reflecting...
Government, Policy & Regulation
EAC to examine flood resilience as homes and businesses recover from more flooding misery in recent weeks
Flooding events bring misery to communities: and it appears to be getting worse.
Records are being broken with Storm Babet, in October 2023, causing some rivers in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to break their banks to exceed their highest levels yet,...
Government, Policy & Regulation
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland addresses previously identified weaknesses in latest annual report
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has published its 2023-24 Annual Report and Accounts which is accompanied by a Section 22 report from the Auditor General.
This follows the Section 22 report published in December 2023, which highlighted weaknesses in governance and...
Insight & Opinion
Top five ways to retain talent in utilities
Retaining talent is crucial for businesses to maintain a competitive edge and achieve long-term growth.
The average cost of employee turnover, based on the average UK salary, is around £11,000 per person, and for more specialist roles, this can rise...
Appointments
Additive Catchments bolsters leadership team with new Head of Sustainability and Social Impact
Water monitoring and protection solutions company, Additive Catchments has announced a new Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer.
Hedvig (Hedda) Lyche brings over two decades of experience in developing impactful sustainability strategies and fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration. In her new role,...
Water Company News
Anglian Water teams find 28,000 tonnes of unflushables in the sewers this year
Data collected by Anglian Water shows that people across the East of England wrongly disposed of 2,800 tonnes of unflushable items last year creating avoidable blockages. Ultimately, these are reducing the capacity of the region’s sewers at the wettest...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Siltbuster wins prestigious Made in Wales ethical manufacturer award
Water treatment specialist Siltbuster has been recognised at the 2024 Made in Wales Awards as the winner of the Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer category.
The awards, run by Business Cymru (Business Wales) recognise the achievements of the Welsh manufacturing industry, celebrating innovations,...
Industry News
State of the art pumps installed at Loch Eck water plant to combat flood risk
Work is under way to replace ageing dry well pumps at Scottish Water’s Loch Eck clean water plant in Dunoon. To improve reliability and operational efficiency of the works, outdated dry well pumps will be replaced with new pumps...
Water Company News
Water treatment comes naturally to Poole Harbour
A new £2.2 million wetlands project near Poole is set to boost the drive towards using natural methods to help protect the area around Europe's largest natural harbour.
Wessex Water is building the first scheme of its type in the...
Water Company News
mua Group partners with South East Water to provide billing services
Independent multi-utility network operator mua Group has partnered with South East Water to provide billing services to support its regulated water business.
Newly licensed in June 2024, mua has appointed South East Water to bill customers on its behalf under...
Insight & Opinion
Pumps: The hidden champions of energy efficiency and sustainability across all sectors
In this article, Europump President, Luboš Michlík, highlights the vital role of pumps in powering the drive for a sustainable future.
As the global push for improved energy efficiency and sustainability intensifies across manufacturing, commerce, transportation, housing, and public services,...
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