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Key factors in forecasting and managing floods in rivers and urban areas

Experts agree that global warming is the main cause of more frequent and intense flooding. According to data published by Oxfam Intermón, the number...

Boost for flood protection funding – but property resilience still largely overlooked

Industry experts have welcomed the unlocking of additional flood protection funding—but warn it continues to neglect a key area. The Environment Agency (EA) has announced...

Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme adds biodiversity element to flood defence project

Homes and businesses will benefit from reduced flood risk as part of the Cardigan Tidal Flood Scheme, the West Wales project that also aims...

Norwegian drinking water utility moves forward with UV-C LED for large scale water disinfection

An international collaboration linking the US and European water industries is helping to accelerate the use of UV-C LED technology for municipal scale...

Why water safety training matters

Working near water is hazardous. If employees are unequipped with the knowledge, training, and equipment needed to respond effectively in an emergency—either involving themselves...

Stantec UK PAS2080 certified for projects across water, energy, and infrastructure

Stantec has broadened its PAS2080 certification to cover its water, energy, and infrastructure businesses in the United Kingdom & Ireland.  PAS2080 provides a common framework...

Environment Agency opens world of construction to young people

Pupils from a local high school recently joined the Environment Agency and project partners on the Bewdley Flood Risk Management Scheme in Worcestershire. The day...

Dalcour Maclaren reappointed to key framework contracts for AMP8 with Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy 

Dalcour Maclaren has been reappointed to Severn Trent Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy’s Land and Planning Service Framework for AMP8, securing a key role...

New trade association unveiled for the property flood resilience sector

A new trade body has been formed to represent and professionalise the rapidly growing property flood resilience (PFR) industry. The International Property Flood Resilience Association...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Avove announces revenue increase of 23% and 60% increase in pre-tax profits in latest financial results

Independent utilities infrastructure business, Avove Limited, has announced a 23.7% increase in revenue, and a 60.9% increase in pre-tax profits. In its financial results for...

Amazon Filters team members go ‘behind the scenes’ in water industry container  

Dozens of team members at a process filter manufacturer have stepped inside a mobile container that helps deliver their technology to UK water companies.  In...

LGBTQ+ commemorative manhole cover installed at United Utilities

A Commemorative access cover, commonly referred to as a manhole cover, dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community has been installed at United Utilities, marking a...

Bluewater Bio hires advisors to launch sale process

Bluewater Bio has attracted interest from several parties in acquiring the business from its current shareholder Salica. Rothschild & Co’s UK mid-market team and...

New pump energy optimization solution launched to drive cost and carbon savings

Sulzer has launched the Sulzer Energy Optimization Service, an energy efficiency and carbon reduction service that will create a new best practice standard for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Institution of Civil Engineers launches ICE Futures: a story-led, interactive careers website

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has launched ICE Futures, an educational careers website designed to inform and inspire students, helping them understand what...

Innovative wastewater management system deployed for Littleborough flood defence works

Phase 1 of the Environment Agency’s Rochdale and Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme is underway in Littleborough, using an innovative ‘rain-ready’ system to handle...

Biological treatment hire keeps wastewater plant compliant 

A Northumbrian Water wastewater treatment plant has kept its biological treatment online and within environmental consent during an equipment upgrade with the installation of...

Calls for a social tariff to end ‘postcode lottery’, as water bills rise

The body representing independent water networks has called on the Government and water regulator, Ofwat, to introduce a single social tariff for water bills...

Act4water launches global standard for water compensation

As global freshwater availability faces challenges, sustainability experts have joined forces with the aim of protecting water resources and to enable organisations to address...

Innova Renewables set to power Dwr Cymru sewage treatment works with a 40-year Corporate PPA

Innova has announced the signing of a 40-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. The PPA will see Dwr Cymru’s Five Fords...

Jacobs to design Florida water treatment plant upgrades for PFAS removal

Jacobs was selected by the City of Boynton Beach in South Florida, USA, to evaluate and design upgrades at two water treatment plants to...

Botley sludge treatment centre opens to ease capacity concerns

A £1.2 million sludge treatment centre has opened in Botley to boost wastewater capacity in Hampshire for over 8,000 off-mains households every year. Waste management...

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...

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...

Everflow achieves strong 2024 revenue growth and drives EBITDA up 572%

Everflow, a leading multi-utility provider for UK businesses, drove double figure revenue growth in 2024 and saw the business further diversify its service offering...

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