Monthly Archives: May, 2025

Appointments & People

New Chair appointed to the Board of Environmental Standards Scotland

The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy in the Scottish Government, Gillian Martin MSP, has announced the appointment of Dr Richard Dixon as...

7 May, 2025

Market Analysis & Research

Ofwat says water companies need to do better at sorting out customers’ complaints about bills – starting with better communications

Ofwat says that water companies must improve how they handle customer complaints about billing, with clearer and more effective communication being a crucial first...

7 May, 2025

Government, Policy & Regulation

Minister Muir announces seven new bathing water sites identified for Northern Ireland

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced that seven new bathing water sites have been formally identified for Northern Ireland. The Minister made the announcement during...

7 May, 2025

Government, Policy & Regulation

Water Industry Commission for Scotland responds to Independent Water Commission’s call for evidence, offering a Scottish perspective on economic regulation

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has responded to the Independent Water Commission’s call for evidence, offering a Scottish perspective on economic regulation. While...

7 May, 2025

Water Company News

Uisce Éireann issues Water Conservation Order for three supplies in Counties Meath, Westmeath and Donegal

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, is in place for three supplies: Mullingar, Co...

7 May, 2025

Appointments & People

Property consultancy announces senior infrastructure promotions

Key figures in a leading property consultancy’s infrastructure team have received senior promotions as the firm targets substantial growth following a surge in client...

7 May, 2025

Industry News

Severn Trent Water extends partnership with Ipsum

Ipsum has announced it has secured a 2-year extension on Severn Trent’s WINS Lot 2 Framework. The extension follows Ipsum’s commitment to Severn Trent over...

6 May, 2025

Government, Policy & Regulation

Information Commissioner’s Office tells water companies that transparency must be the default position

The Information Commissioner’s Office has told water companies that transparency must be the default position when it comes to information under the Environmental Information...

6 May, 2025

Government, Policy & Regulation

Lords nitrogen inquiry to hear from Environment Agency and Ofwat

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into the efficient use and management of reactive nitrogen in water...

6 May, 2025

Water Company News

Energy project saves money and carbon

A project to understand the energy consumption of water pumps has led to investments by Northumbrian Water to significantly reduce ongoing cost and carbon...

6 May, 2025

Water Company News

South West Water promises to keep people out of water poverty in the South West

South West Water is extending its promise to keep people out of water poverty across the region to 2030 by accelerating smart metering, ensuring...

6 May, 2025

Appointments & People

Bruton Knowles expands in the North East with Newcastle Hub and major appointment

National Chartered Surveyor firm, Bruton Knowles is consolidating its presence in the North East by opening its fifteenth UK hub in Newcastle. Alongside the new...

6 May, 2025

Industry News

Wavin celebrates 5,000 days of no loss time incidents at Hazlehead site

Drainage and plumbing manufacturer, Wavin, is celebrating 5,000 days – over thirteen years – of no Loss Time Incidents (LTI) at its production facility,...

6 May, 2025

Government, Policy & Regulation

SEPA warns of increasing water scarcity risk as the east coast of Scotland moves to Alert

The latest water situation, published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on 1 May 2025, shows the water scarcity level across the east...

2 May, 2025

Water Company News

Welsh Water customers urged to think about water consumption as dry spell continues

People across Wales are being urged to think about their water consumption as the country prepares for the hottest beginning of May on record. March...

2 May, 2025

Market Analysis & Research

New Portsmouth Water reservoir set to drive multi-million pound growth across South East

Portsmouth Water’s flagship Havant Thicket Reservoir project is set to drive multi-million pound growth across the South East, both during construction and following completion. An...

2 May, 2025

Environmental News

Scottish Water woodland creation programme on track to hit half a million trees milestone

Scottish Water is on track to hit a major milestone of 500,000 trees planted through its woodland creation programme by the end of this...

2 May, 2025

Awards, Charity & Funding

South East Water recognised for putting vulnerable customers first

South East Water’s commitment to providing excellent services for its vulnerable customers has been once again recognised with a prestigious BSI Kitemark™certification. Originally certified to...

2 May, 2025

Awards, Charity & Funding

NI Water wins Best Employee Experience Programme at the CIPD NI 2025 Awards

NI Water was awarded Best Employee Experience Programme at the highly coveted Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) NI Awards. This award celebrates organisations that...

2 May, 2025

Water Vlogs

FTD solutions partners with CEA-Leti to improve semiconductor manufacturing water management

In this Water Vlog, Phil Alsop talks with Slava Libman, CEO and co-founder of FTD solutions. Slava explains how CEA-Leti, a research institute for electronics...

2 May, 2025

Appointments & People