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Strike action hits Scottish Water this week as pay dispute continues

Industry News
Scottish Water workers have gone on strike today after rejecting the water company's latest pay offer. Members of GMB, Unite and Unison will strike from...
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Yorkshire Water fined £350,000 after one of its sewage pumping stations polluted a York watercourse

Government, Policy & Regulation
Following an investigation by the Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Friday 30 May for sentencing for two offences –...
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Ofwat launches consultation on rules for bulk charges for new appointees

Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat has launched a consultation setting out its proposal to issue new rules for incumbent English water companies to comply with, when setting their...
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Overall trust hits a new low – Mike Keil, Chief Executive, Consumer Council for Water, discusses CCW’s latest findings

Water Vlogs
Mike Keil, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council for Water (CCW), discusses the findings of the CCW’s annual Water Matters survey, which finds that...
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Southern Water finalises long-term water supply plan

Water Company News
Southern Water has published its Final Draft Water Resources Management Plan, which sets out the water company we will provide secure and reliable water...
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Torben Christensen named Chief Financial Officer of Danfoss Power Solutions

Appointments & People
Danfoss has announced Torben Christensen has been named Chief Financial Officer of Danfoss Power Solutions, effective immediately. Previously Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of...
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Restoring the Back Burn

Environmental News
Following the successful restoration of the River Leven, an ambitious new project is underway to breathe life back into one of Fife’s cherished waterways. Partners...
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South West Water halves storm overflow spills in North Molton

Water Company News
South West Water halved storm overflow spills in North Molton last year after adding new storm water storage to its local wastewater treatment works. North...
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Welsh Water call for “less concrete, more nature” to drive river improvements

Water Company News
Welsh Water have called for less concrete and chemicals to be used in the drive to improve river water quality, with more emphasis on...
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Drought declared in north-west of England

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years. River flows have been...
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Peter Unwin CB named as Natural England Deputy Chair

Appointments & People
Peter Unwin CB has been appointed as Deputy Chair of Natural England (NE). Peter’s term will run from 1 April 2025 until 31 December 2025. He became...
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DAERA’s latest ‘Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report’ highlights public concern for environment

Market Analysis & Research
The Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report has been published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). This statistical report is produced annually...
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Water scarcity concern remains for much of Scotland despite recent rainfall

Government, Policy & Regulation
Following rainfall at the beginning of the week, some parts of Scotland have seen temporary improvements in water conditions. However, the Scottish Environment Protection...
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Vital London drought resilience project advances as Thames Water seeks tunnelling contractors

Water Company News
Thames Water has issued a tender notice for the tunnelling and connection works required for its London drought resilience project. The Teddington Direct River...
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Affinity Water’s pioneering testing method recognised by UK experts

Water Company News
Affinity Water has become the first water laboratory in the UK to develop and establish an advanced method for detecting total cyanide in drinking...
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Landmark mine water heat scheme goes live in Wales

Case Studies
Previously untapped heat from a mine water treatment scheme in Wales is now being harnessed to provide low-carbon heating for a nearby business. Wales, with...
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PCA calls for water management professionals to act now on invasive plants

Environmental News
With spring in full swing, invasive plant species such as Himalayan balsam are beginning to grow – prompting a call for action to the...
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Registration open for Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival 2025

Event News
Registration for Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival is now open for 2025. Tickets are limited, so Northumbrian Water is encouraging those interested in attending to sign...
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Environment Secretary Steve Reed takes control of the planning process for two new reservoirs

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, has today taken control of the planning process for two new reservoirs, in an intervention to speed up delivery. Anglian...
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Anglian Water announces £500m shareholder equity injection

Water Company News
Anglian Water has announced that its shareholders have provided unconditional and legally binding commitments to inject £500m into the Anglian Water Group, pro-rata to...
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South East Water secures new contract to provide drinking water testing services for Southern Water

Industry News
South East Water has secured a new contract with Southern Water to provide drinking water testing services for Southern Water customers. South East Water confirmed...
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Land expertise behind Oxford’s £176m flood scheme revealed as city faces rising climate threat

Industry News
With Oxford hit by eight major floods since 2000—and the risk rising due to climate change—the Secretary of State has approved the Compulsory Purchase...
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Research looks to shine light on importance of healthy peatlands in fight against climate change

Market Analysis & Research
Researchers at the University of Stirling are working with Scottish Water to capture data focused on underpinning the key benefits of peatland restoration work...
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£4m project to reduce storm discharges in Brawby underway

Water Company News
Yorkshire Water has begun work to reduce discharges to the river Seven from the storm overflow at Brawby Wastewater Treatment Works, North Yorkshire, as...
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The Rothen Group repairs Aire and Calder Navigation following flood-related landslides

Case Studies
When a landslip on the embankment of the Aire and Calder Navigation threatened to make the commercially used waterway unstable, marine engineering specialists, The...
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Ofwat fines Thames Water nearly £123m following two investigations

Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat has announced the final decision in two investigations looking into the operations of Thames Water, who will face penalties totalling £122.7m. The water industry...
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ERG Group acquires Hygrade Plastics to expand fabrication capability

Mergers & Acquisitions
ERG Process Technologies, owner of ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd and ERG Plastic Fabrications Ltd, has announced the acquisition of Hygrade Industrial Plastics Ltd,...
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Unlocking a new source of clean hydrogen from UK wastewater

Water Company News
A first-of-its-kind project to use gas from sewage waste to produce clean hydrogen is being delivered at United Utilities’ largest wastewater treatment works in...
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Key factors in forecasting and managing floods in rivers and urban areas

Industry News
Experts agree that global warming is the main cause of more frequent and intense flooding. According to data published by Oxfam Intermón, the number...
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Uisce Éireann invests further €30 million in Leixlip Water Treatment Plant upgrade

Water Company News
Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, has announced a significant investment of a further €30 million in the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to safeguard...
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Boost for flood protection funding – but property resilience still largely overlooked

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

Industry News
Homes and businesses will benefit from reduced flood risk as part of the Cardigan Tidal Flood Scheme, the West Wales project that also aims...
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Harnessing the power of Bucher Municipal sewer cleaners for effective flood relief

Product News
Flooding stands as one of the most catastrophic challenges facing homeowners, businesses, and public infrastructures today. To combat this threat, the UK Government has...
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Norwegian drinking water utility moves forward with UV-C LED for large scale water disinfection

Industry News
An international collaboration linking the US and European water industries is helping to accelerate the use of UV-C LED technology for municipal scale...
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EFRA Committee wants answers from Thames Water’s Chair and CEO regarding “paused” bonuses

Government, Policy & Regulation
The EFRA Committee, which is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of Defra, has written separately to...
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Scottish Water sets out 25 year plan to ensure the country’s water and waste water services remain sustainable

Water Company News
The future of Scotland’s water has been set out in a new strategic plan published by Scottish Water, the nation's publicly owned water company. Following...
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