Yearly Archives: 2025

Accelerating PR24 goals with clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement

As the UK water industry embarks on the PR24/AMP8 journey, Andy Hammond, Managing Director, Flexim UK & Ireland, examines the advantages clamp-on ultrasonic flow...

More West Sussex villages set for sewer sealing

A major £3m upgrade of the sewer network in two West Sussex villages will better protect households from flooding and prevent storm overflows. Southern Water...

Thames Water names US private equity group KKR as preferred bidder

Thames Water has announced that it has selected US private equity group KKR to enter the Phase 2 diligence stage of the equity process...

SEPA launches consultation on proposed Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS)

SEPA is launching a consultation on a proposed Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS) - which it says will be a fairer way of reporting...

Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes across the country

Over 1,000 flood schemes will be built or repaired to protect thousands of homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding, the Government and...

Uisce Éireann successfully completes €11.5 million upgrade of Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant

Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water) has completed construction works to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Enfield, Co. Meath. The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) had been...

Objectively Speaking: AMP 8 – The opportunities and challenges ahead

In his regular column, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, explores some of...

Largest ever CHEMUK 2025 Expo returns this May

The CHEMUK 2025 ‘Group of Events’ Expo will return this 21st & 22nd May at the NEC in Birmingham, hosting over 500 exhibitors and...

£16 million boost to improve flood protection for farmers and rural communities

More than 400,000 hectares of agricultural land across England will receive a significant, further boost to its flood protection thanks to £16 million in...

SAVECO appoints Arron Kwiatek to expanding division

SAVECO Environmental has announced the appointment of Arron Kwiatek as the company’s new industrial wastewater Sales Engineer within its Industrial Water Treatment Division. Arron’s previous...

Seven in 10 Brits concerned about health of their local river, Chivas Brothers survey finds

Seven in 10 (69%) Brits are concerned about the health of their local river while 84% are concerned about the health of UK waterways...

Thames Water Chief Financial Officer, Alastair Cochran, steps down

Thames Water Utilities Limited has announced that Alastair Cochran, its Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his role on 31 March 2025. He will...

TECH TALKS: Construction without consequence, sounds great, but is it possible?

The government has ambitious plans to deliver vital infrastructure and homes, and they seem determined to achieve it. But it's a tough ask, leaving...

Smart pump management critical to AMP8 success   

The UK water industry faces a significant challenge: delivering essential services while minimising its environmental impact. Greater use of cutting-edge pump technology and smart...

Latest EDM data reveals significant reduction in storm overflow spills for United Utilities

Official event duration monitoring (EDM) figures released by the Environment Agency last week has revealed a 31% reduction in spill duration for United Utilities, with the...

Storm overflow spills reduced across the North East 

Northumbrian Water has said that spills from storm overflows have reduced across the North East due to investment projects and innovative steps taken by...

What makes Bucher Municipal’s Recyclers the top choice for water companies and contractors?

One of the world’s leading suppliers of municipal vehicles, Bucher Municipal, has said the company’s range of recyclers has established itself as the recycler...

Horizon Water Infrastructure is transforming water management with its innovative MaaS approach to smart metering

The water industry stands at a critical juncture. Climate change, population growth, and ageing infrastructure are placing unprecedented pressure on water supplies, with the...

China innovates water management with AI and Blockchain

As China faces increasing water scarcity due to urbanization, climate change, and an aging infrastructure, the integration of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI)...

Yorkshire Water reduces number of discharges from storm overflows by 12% in 2024

According to the Environment Agency's latest event duration monitoring (EDM) figures, Yorkshire Water has reduced the number of discharges from storm overflows to the region’s...

Lunar microwave to purify water frozen in Moon’s soil wins UK Space Agency’s Aqualunar Challenge

A transformational technology that uses microwaves to defrost and ultrasound to break down contaminants in melted lunar ice to provide clean, drinkable water for...

Scottish Water workers strike, as union blames ‘executive arrogance’

Strike action hit Scottish Water today (Friday 28 March) as the pay dispute at the public body escalates after a breakdown in talks.  24-hour strike...

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