Monthly Archives: February, 2024

Government, Policy & Regulation

Stream polluted by “negligent” Southern Water

Southern Water has been fined £330,000 after raw sewage escaped into a stream near Southampton for what the company admitted could have been nearly...

Awards, Charity & Funding

Entries now open for the inaugural Energy & Utility Skills Conference and Awards

Energy and Utility Skills has announced that entries for award nominations are now open for their Conference and Awards event. The Energy & Utility...

Water Company News

Thames Water cracks down on illegal water connections

Thames Water is clamping down on illegal water connections, with Bellway Homes being ordered to pay more than £10,000 for connecting to an unauthorised...

Environmental News

North projects awarded funding to improve lowland peat soils

The government has announced the recipients of awards to improve lowland peat soils, including over £1.3m to projects across the North. Peatlands are our largest...

Environmental News

Worsbrough Reservoir wall rebuilt with biodiversity-enhancing rock bags

A new bankside wall using material ideal for aquatic insects has been installed along the north and south shores of Worsbrough Reservoir in Barnsley...

Case Studies

Measuring wave impact pressure in coastal regions

For several years now, global climate change has been leading to an increase in severe storms in coastal regions. These storms are affecting the...

Insight & Opinion

Rapid flowmeter deployment for network visualisation (somewhere warm)

We clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter manufacturers could be accused, arguably, of focussing a bit relentlessly on the really key feature of the technology, that you...

Product News

Flow insights lower the cost of water-saving

Industrial companies and commercial building owners wanting to reduce waste to improve cost efficiency and save water, must become smarter in their operations, writes...

Awards, Charity & Funding

New fund aims to invest £30 million in nature to address Norfolk’s water security challenges

A £30 million call for investment in nature to address Norfolk's water challenges was launched in February, through a partnership between Norfolk County Council,...

Insight & Opinion

Protecting wastewater equipment from ragging is all down to the application

For many people working within the wastewater industry, the ragging of pumps and other equipment is an all too familiar sight – one which...

Industry News

How food and beverage companies can improve water efficiency with the right pump

As food and beverage companies strive for better water management in their production processes, selecting the right pump has become increasingly important. If a...

Product News

Thinking outside the pipe makes water and wastewater management a breeze

For efficient water and wastewater management, precise monitoring of flow parameters is key, making clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters like Flexim’s indispensable. This non-intrusive technology is...

Insight & Opinion

Telling Tales – Bathing in the warm waters of diversity

“Women!” exclaimed the man at the local baths to me – about his wife. “It’s an irregular plural,” I replied, stealing part of a...

Market Analysis & Research

Spring survey moves innovation strategy forward

The UK water sector should give more focus to the themes of delivering resilient infrastructure systems and protecting and enhancing natural systems, according to...

Insight & Opinion

Future delivery will build on challenges of AMP7

The challenges of AMP7 are shaping the future of the water sector as AMP8 approaches, says Ian Thompson, managing director, Xylem UK & Ireland. AMP7...

Insight & Opinion

How can better wastewater management be the answer to a more sustainable future

Four years ago, the water industry set itself a tough target to be net zero in operational emissions by 2030. That deadline is looming...

Awards, Charity & Funding

Aston University receives a £10m Research England grant to establish the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence

Aston University will establish the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME), a globally unique, cross-disciplinary institute to develop novel biomimetic membranes, after receiving a...

Insight & Opinion

You can’t ignore pump maintenance

It is well understood that in the water sector, pump failures can lead to significant reputational damage, costly repairs and in some cases financial...

Insight & Opinion

Money down the drain? How the dairy industry could save on costs with smart wastewater treatment

David Gaskill, Business Development Manager – Industrial at Siltbuster, looks at the water treatment challenges facing the dairy industries. From the milk in your tea...

Industry News

AUMA goes green with commitment to net zero

Investment in a range of renewable energy technologies by an electrical actuator supplier based near Bristol is reaping returns through reduced energy costs and...

Awards, Charity & Funding