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Industry News

Cutting-edge strategy puts Burntwood Sewage Treatment Works ahead of schedule

Expansion works at the Burntwood Sewage Treatment Works are expected to complete ahead of time, with two additional treatment stages constructed. Severn Trent Water contracted...
Water Company News

Severn Trent joins businesses tackling youth unemployment and opening their doors to care leavers 

In a significant move for the Midlands, leading employers from both private and public sectors are uniting to create 100 work experience placements for...
Industry News

SUEZ unveils innovative UK Smart Operations Centre in Maidenhead

SUEZ, a global leader in circular solutions for water and waste, is launching its unique UK Smart Operations Centre (SOC) in Maidenhead. The company said...
Water Company News

Yorkshire Water recruits storm overflow team

Yorkshire Water has opened a number of vacancies in its storm overflow reduction delivery team, as it prepares to undertake a £1.5bn programme of...
Government, Policy & Regulation

Half of Scotland’s river catchments now at Alert for water scarcity, as SEPA asks the public to share images to help assess conditions

Scotland is experiencing growing signs of water scarcity, with half of all river catchments now at Alert status. The latest water situation report, published on...
Government, Policy & Regulation

Ofwat responds to the Independent Water Commission’s call for evidence

Ofwat has responded to the Call for Evidence issued in February by the Independent Commission on the Water Sector Regulatory System. In its official...
Water Company News

New independent Customer Scrutiny Committee established to hold Southern Water to account

A new independent Customer Scrutiny Committee has been set up to challenge Southern Water on its customer and community-impacting decisions.  The initiative comes as part...
Insight & Opinion

Consumer Council for Water says water companies must show more consistent ambition over support for vulnerable customers

Ahead of water companies across England and Wales finalising their vulnerability strategies on 30th June, the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) is urging them...
Event News

Watson-Marlow to showcase its wide range of chemical metering and dosing pumps at Water Equipment Show

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS), a leader in peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies, will showcase its product range for chemical metering and...
Government, Policy & Regulation

​​Reappointment of Committee members​ to the Climate Change Committee

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, The Rt Hon Ed Milliband MP, along with relevant Ministers in the Scottish Government,...
Appointments & People

Ruth Devine MBE becomes ECA President

Ruth Devine MBE has become the 112th President at ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association). She is the second female President in ECA’s 124-year history, after Diane...
Water Vlogs

Rachel Cunningham, Networks R&D Manager, Thames Water, outlines the innovative use of pipebots in rising mains

Rachel Cunningham, Networks R&D Manager at Thames Water, the lead water company and then partner in the Pipebots for rising mains - Phase 1...
Government, Policy & Regulation

Thames Water executives to be questioned by MPs

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) will quiz the CEO, CFO and Chair of Thames Water in a public hearing of the...
Government, Policy & Regulation

EA steps up dry weather prep after driest spring start since 1956

The Environment Agency has urged water companies to do more to safeguard water supplies after the driest start to spring in 69 years.  The environmental...
Mergers & Acquisitions

Adler & Allan acquires drainage and civil engineering experts Glanville Environmental

Adler & Allan, a leading environmental services business backed by Goldman Sachs, has acquired drainage and civil engineering specialists, Glanville Environmental, which it says...
Government, Policy & Regulation

SEPA serves penalties to farmers for unauthorised river engineering

Scotland’s environmental regulator is urging land managers to ensure practices are in line with environmental regulations after serving two £600 civil penalties to farmers...
Government, Policy & Regulation

EPA says high standards achieved for bathing water quality in Ireland, but challenges remain during heavy rainfall

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has published the Bathing Water Quality in Ireland report for 2024 which shows that water quality at...
Water Company News

Thames Water investing £400m to improve Coppermills Water Treatment Works

Thames Water is improving its Coppermills Water Treatment Works, in Walthamstow, through a seven-year £400m investment programme. The site is an integral part of Thames...
Industry News

Coffey completes advanced wastewater treatment plant in County Meath, Ireland

Water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist Coffey has completed the upgrade of the Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Meath, Ireland. Working in partnership with...
Water Company News

Finishing line for Chippenham’s £2 million flooding investment

A £2 million project to reduce the flooding risk to homes in Chippenham and protect the River Avon running through the town has been...
Water Company News

Uisce Éireann launches new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme for trade effluent customers

A new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme has been launched by Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Water Stewardship Ireland and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet. This fully...
Government, Policy & Regulation

Ofwat launches consultation on proposed modifications to Conditions B, N and T of Thames Water’s licence

Ofwat has launched a consultation on proposed modifications to Conditions B, N and T of Thames Water's licence. The water regulator says the modifications it...
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Water Company News

Pennon Group reports revenue up but profit down after “demanding year”

Water Company News

KKR pulls out of Thames Water deal

Government, Policy & Regulation

Independent Water Commission publishes interim findings

Water Company News

£200 million pound injection into South East Water

Appointments & People

New Transformation Director appointed at South Staffs Water

Government, Policy & Regulation

Scotland’s bathing water season opens on 10th anniversary of first samples taken under the revised Bathing Water Directive

Water Company News

Storing up a boost to river life in south Gloucestershire

Water Company News

New treated water reservoir and pump station in Jurby, Isle of Man

Industry News

Strike action hits Scottish Water this week as pay dispute continues

Government, Policy & Regulation

Yorkshire Water fined £350,000 after one of its sewage pumping stations polluted a York watercourse

Government, Policy & Regulation

Ofwat launches consultation on rules for bulk charges for new appointees

Water Vlogs

Overall trust hits a new low – Mike Keil, Chief Executive, Consumer Council for Water, discusses CCW’s latest findings

Water Company News

Southern Water finalises long-term water supply plan

Appointments & People

Torben Christensen named Chief Financial Officer of Danfoss Power Solutions

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Market Analysis & Research

New study reveals tiny plastic particles may boost risk from major diseases

Government, Policy & Regulation

Welsh Government backs what will become the largest consented tidal energy project in Europe

Insight & Opinion

Gearing up for AMP8

Market Analysis & Research

Top 20 countries for cleanest water – where does the UK rank?

Environmental News

SDS launches all-in-one grey water recycling system for smaller buildings

Industry News

Hydrant-locating app launched for standpipe users 

Insight & Opinion

Emerging water crisis in Central Asia

Market Analysis & Research

High levels of PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ contaminants in London’s drinking water, independent investigation reveals

Government, Policy & Regulation

Anglian Water fined £2.65m after sewage discharged into North Sea

Appointments & People

Aliaxis appoints Mathieu Rousseau as new Group Chief Operations & Supply Chain Officer

Government, Policy & Regulation

Thames Water told to change how it installs smart meters and make data available to third parties, after investigation by Ofwat

Government, Policy & Regulation

What will the new Labour Government’s plans mean for the water industry?

Market Analysis & Research

Seven regions in England will face severe water stress by 2030 as Brits significantly underestimate their daily water usage

Market Analysis & Research

Report shows plastic pipes have lower carbon footprint than other pipe materials

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