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Saturday, April 26, 2025
LATEST NEWS
Government, Policy & Regulation
Polluting water bosses face up to two years in prison
Water company bosses could face up to two years in prison due to new powers in force today, Friday 25 April 2025.
The new powers, delivered by the Government’s landmark Water (Special Measures) Act 2025, mean water executives who cover...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Regulators have failed to deliver a trusted and resilient water sector, says the National Audit Office
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and water regulators have failed to drive necessary investment for the sector in the past and it now faces significant environmental, supply and infrastructure challenges, says the National Audit Office...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Water UK calls for major reform in submission to Independent Water Commission
Water UK, the trade association representing all of the water and wastewater companies across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, is calling for major reform of the water system in its submission to the Independent Water Commission, chaired by Sir...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Richard Benwell, CEO of Wildlife and Countryside Link, tells government committee that nature isn’t a blocker to development, but should be a partner
The Public Bill Committee on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill met for the first time yesterday (Thursday 24 April 2025).
The committee heard oral evidence from around 25 key figures, including, Mr Robbie Owen, Board Secretary and Director at National...
Market Analysis & Research
New UKWP white paper reveals AI opportunities for water sector
The UK Water Partnership (UKWP), in collaboration with British AI and data firm Aiimi, has published a new white paper, AI Within Reach, laying out a roadmap for responsible artificial intelligence adoption across the UK water sector and outlining...
Market Analysis & Research
The Big River Watch begins today, with The Rivers Trust hoping it will be the UK and Ireland’s biggest ever mass participation survey of river health
The Big River Watch has returned today, as members of the public are once again invited to participate in the citizen science survey dedicated to monitoring the health of rivers across the UK and Ireland.
So far The Big River...
Environmental News
WSP Binnies joint venture appointed to Environment Agency’s Ecological Services Framework
WSP, a multidisciplinary professional services consultancy, and Binnies, a whole lifecycle water and environmental services provider, have announced their appointment to the Environment Agency's (EA) Ecological Services Framework (EcoSF4).
The EcoSF4 framework aims to enhance the Environment Agency’s ecological capabilities...
Appointments & People
Stanley Capital Partners strengthens SePRO’s leadership with three senior board appointments
Stanley Capital Partners (“SCP”) together with Goldman Sachs Alternatives, have announced the appointment of Ed Daniels, Chris Morrison and Kevin Gundersen as Non-Executive Directors (“NEDs”) to the Board of SePRO Corporation (“SePRO / the Company”) where they are joined...
Water Company News
Work on £1.4 million solar project in Inverness complete
Scottish Water has completed work on a £1.4m solar project at a site in Inverness, which will help power essential waste water services in the area with renewable energy.
The project has seen almost 1500 solar panels installed on the...
Market Analysis & Research
Social Market Foundation launches new report, “Piping Up: Unlocking the potential of independent water companies”
The Social Market Foundation (SMF), sponsored by the Independent Networks Association, has launched a new report, “Piping Up: Unlocking the potential of independent water companies” which sets out a case for regulatory reform to enable NAVs to better support...
Water Company News
Southern Water uses helicopter to deliver new treatment tank to Kent wastewater works
A new treatment tank landed at a Kent wastewater treatment works – dropped off by a helicopter.
The unusual delivery to the Bidborough site is part of a £1.25 million upgrade and was needed due to local roads being too...
Appointments & People
CERAFILTEC welcomes Dr. Ernst Lutz as Chief Technology Officer
CERAFILTEC, a global leader in ceramic membrane technology, has announced the appointment of Dr. Ernst Lutz as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), reporting directly to the CEO Dr. Torsten Wintergerste.
Dr. Lutz succeeds founder Kay Gunther Gabriel in the CTO...
Industry News
Curio Water supports water industry in ozone compliance to tackle micropollutants
Curio is advising UK water companies on how to streamline the application process for ozone compliance under UK REACH regulations.
Curio Water is supporting the UK water industry to navigate UK REACH regulations for ozone usage in water and wastewater...
Environmental News
River restoration benefits catchment and the environment
Work to restore a river in the upper Conwy catchment is helping reduce flood risk downstream and boosting nature.
As part of Prosiect Uwch Conwy, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has carried out flood plain restoration work on the Afon Machno...
Water Company News
Work underway on environmental protection scheme in Redcar and Cleveland village
Investment to protect the environment by upgrading and modifying the sewer network in a rural village is set to reduce storm overflow spills.
Northumbrian Water has started work in the Lingdale area, where 1.8 kilometres of new surface water sewer...
Industry News
Ematics becomes Schneider Electric’s first Certified Alliance SI Partner to gain three Segment Specialisms
Schneider Electric is celebrating Ematics’ achievement as the first Certified Alliance SI Partner to gain recognition in three segment specialisations. Ematics is a proven expert in segment-specific automation applications and is the first partner to be awarded the transportation...
Environmental News
The Rivers Trust calls for a radical change in approach to water monitoring
The Rivers Trust is calling for a radical change in approach to water monitoring, especially using citizen science data alongside other regulated and academic monitoring to build a more accurate picture of the pressures on river health.
In its work...
Water Company News
Northumbrian Water selects Blackline Safety to safeguard workers and identify risks
Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) has announced that it has selected global connected safety technology company Blackline Safety Corp. to help uncover safety hazards and protect lone workers at two of its water treatment sites.
The water company is the eighth...
Water Vlogs
Protecting lone workers – with Dan Woodward, Northumbrian Water and Julian Jarvis, Blackline Safety
Dan Woodward, Process Safety Business Partner, Northumbrian Water Group (NWG), and Julian Jarvis, Zone Manager - UK, ROI & Scandinavia, Blackline Safety, discuss their partnership focused on uncovering safety hazards and protecting lone workers at two of its water...
Market Analysis & Research
National leakage centre location and design scoped out
The location and design for the National Leakage Research and Test Centre (NLRTC) have now been confirmed. The centre will provide a large, secure environment that replicates a real underground water network, supporting the testing of novel solutions to...
Industry News
Aviva and Quensus collaborate to support construction adherence with updated JCoP standards in 2025
Quensus, an award-winning smart water management firm, has announced it is now a Specialist Partner of Aviva, one of the UK’s largest insurance providers.
The partnership with Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS), which offers customised risk management and prevention solutions...
Water Company News
United Utilities leads the way with enhanced skills training
United Utilities has set a new benchmark for workforce competency and operational excellence by becoming the first water company in the UK to extend the Competent Operator Scheme.
The water company for the North West has delivered the scheme for...
Industry News
Carrington West supports launch of infrastructure diversity charter to tackle skills shortages
Carrington West has announced its contribution to the newly launched Infrastructure Diversity Charter, a landmark initiative designed to promote greater equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) within the UK’s infrastructure sector.
Developed in collaboration with leading industry partners, the Charter...
Industry News
Two-day strike at Scottish Water in pay row starts today
Workers at Scottish Water will be on strike for two days this week in a dispute over pay.
Staff will take strike action on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 April. The two-day walkout follows a one-day strike on 28 March.
The...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Second reading of the Chalk Steams (Protection) Bill to take place in Parliament this week
The second reading of the Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill, which will give chalk streams an enhanced status to protect them from pollution and environmental damage, will take place in Parliament this week.
The private members' bill, presented by Liberal Democrat...
Water Company News
United Utilities announces preferred bidder for HARP ITA role
United Utilities has taken another major step for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) by announcing the preferred bidder for the role of Independent Technical Adviser (ITA).
Following a competitive tender process, Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Limited, has been identified...
Event News
Europump Annual Meeting & General Assembly set for Prague this May
Europump, the European Association of Pump Manufacturers, has announced a series of insightful keynote presentations from distinguished speakers at its upcoming Annual Meeting and General Assembly, set to take place in Prague from 21st – 23rd May.
The Association said...
Water Company News
Thames Water extends water quality monitoring contract
Meteor Communications, provider of remote environmental monitoring technology, has announced that Thames Water Utilities Ltd has extended the term of its Framework Agreement for the supply of water quality monitoring equipment and services for Final Effluent Monitoring.
The Framework extension...
Industry News
The UK’s first-of-its-kind water treatment works unveiled at sturry development
Recently representatives from Barratt David Wilson Homes, EPS Water and Icosa Water welcomed members of Canterbury City Council to unveil a new first-of-its-kind water treatment works.
The new plant is located at The Woodlands development in Broad Oak, Sturry, and...
Water Company News
Leaf Water partners with South East Water to provide new billing service
Leaf Water has partnered with South East Water to provide tailored billing services for its customer frontline operations. This partnership covers both drinking and waste water services and will be customised to meet the specific needs of each household.
Leaf...
Appointments & People
Becky Wood appointed as Chief Executive Officer of NISTA
The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has announced the appointment of Becky Wood as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Last October, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones announced plans to create a new National Infrastructure and Service...
Appointments & People
Mike Davis to stand down as Dŵr Cymru’s Chief Finance Officer
Dŵr Cymru, the not-for-profit water utility, has announced that Mike Davis is standing down from his role as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Executive Director on the Board, with effect from 30th June 2025 after over 20 years with...
Water Company News
Development consent granted for Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Project
The Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, has granted development consent for Anglian Water’s Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Project (CWWTPR).
In March 2019, funding was...
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