safety

Affinity Water’s pioneering testing method recognised by UK experts

Water Company News May 30, 2025

Affinity Water has become the first water laboratory in the UK to develop and establish an advanced method for detecting total cyanide in drinking...

South East Water secures new contract to provide drinking water testing services for Southern Water

Industry News May 29, 2025

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...

The Rothen Group repairs Aire and Calder Navigation following flood-related landslides

Case Studies May 29, 2025

When a landslip on the embankment of the Aire and Calder Navigation threatened to make the commercially used waterway unstable, marine engineering specialists, The...

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

Industry News May 28, 2025

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

Pick Everard announces new flood risk and hydrology director

Appointments & People May 27, 2025

Multi-disciplinary consultancy, Pick Everard, has announced the appointment of Seymour D'Oyley as its new associate director of flood risk and hydrology. A chartered member...

Why water safety training matters

Industry News May 27, 2025

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...

Yorkshire Water AI-Water Quality Monitoring named a winner in the fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge

Awards, Charity & Funding May 23, 2025

An innovative solution that uses AI models to provide continuous river water quality monitoring at multiple inland bathing water sites, has been named a...

Thames Water supports first London Surface Water Strategy to lead the way in making London resilient to flooding

Water Company News May 22, 2025

Partners across London have joined forces to take action in making the capital more resilient to flooding from surface water, publishing the first London...

Satellites, robots, drones and AI among winners of Ofwat’s fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge

Awards, Charity & Funding May 21, 2025

Pioneering technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the water sector have won a share of £42 million from the Ofwat Innovation...

Anglian Water fined a record £1.42 million for using unapproved materials in drinking water tanks that compromised water supply

Government, Policy & Regulation May 19, 2025

Anglian Water has been fined a record £1.42 million at Northampton Crown Court following a prosecution by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for drinking...

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

Industry News May 6, 2025

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

NI Water awards £8million contract to global company Chemviron

Water Company News April 30, 2025

NI Water has awarded a major contract to global manufacturer Chemviron, a recognised leader in the activated carbon and reactivation industry. The contract is worth...

Northumbrian Water selects Blackline Safety to safeguard workers and identify risks

Water Company News April 23, 2025

Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) has announced that it has selected global connected safety technology company Blackline Safety Corp. to help uncover safety hazards and...

Protecting lone workers – with Dan Woodward, Northumbrian Water and Julian Jarvis, Blackline Safety

Water Vlogs April 23, 2025

Dan Woodward, Process Safety Business Partner, Northumbrian Water Group (NWG), and Julian Jarvis, Zone Manager - UK, ROI & Scandinavia, Blackline Safety, discuss their...

United Utilities leads the way with enhanced skills training

Water Company News April 23, 2025

United Utilities has set a new benchmark for workforce competency and operational excellence by becoming the first water company in the UK to extend...

Further work planned on Lydney Harbour in Gloucestershire

Environmental News April 11, 2025

The Environment Agency is continuing to carry out improvement works to Lydney Harbour to give the historic site a sustainable and prosperous future. Most recently,...

Bluewater calls for action after new study uncovers hidden risks of tiny plastic particles in tap and bottled water

Market Analysis & Research April 3, 2025

Global water company Bluewater has called on governments, regulators, and industries around the world to act decisively to protect public health after a damning...

A leap forward in efficient and reliable lighting solutions with the second generation of Atlas Copco solar light towers

Product News March 25, 2025

Atlas Copco has launched the second generation of solar light towers, the HiLight MS 4 and MS 5, to provide lighting solutions for operators...

Repair partnership shakes up lining solutions in the UK

Water Company News March 25, 2025

Installing an ‘earthquake liner’ on England’s south coast has delivered a seismic step forward for sewer repairs in this country, following a successful collaboration...

World Water Day 2025: Sustainable efforts to protect glaciers and freshwater sources

Insight & Opinion March 21, 2025

Glaciers are surviving ice formations that remind us of the globe’s stark evolution since the Ice Age. World Water Day 2025’s theme is ‘Glacier...

NSF appoints Steve Haan as Vice President of its Water Division, succeeding Dave Purkiss

Appointments & People March 21, 2025

NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, has appointed Steve Haan to the position of Vice President, Water. Haan will succeed Dave...

River Thames Lock Keepers set for strike vote over safety fears, GMB warns Government

Government, Policy & Regulation March 18, 2025

River Thames weir and lock keepers are set to ballot for industrial action over safety concerns, GMB has warned the Government. In a letter...

Building bridges on the Droitwitch Canals

Case Studies March 7, 2025

Removing and installing canal footbridges is not an easy task. So, when contractors Griffiths were tasked with replacing two old bridges on the Droitwich...

NSF named certified body for UBA guidelines, strengthening its position in European water product certification

Awards, Charity & Funding March 4, 2025

NSF, a global leader in water quality testing and certification, has announced that its European Headquarters in Brussels has been accredited by DAkks (the...

Bearing failure analysis is critical – even in the ‘smart’ bearing era

Industry News February 26, 2025

The transition to ‘smarter’ technologies is gathering pace across all sectors of industry and wherever motion control applications require smooth and efficient movement ‘smart’...

Specialist water firms join forces to bolster MOD supplies

Industry News February 24, 2025

MOD sites across England and Wales will see their water services enhanced, thanks to a new deal between two progressive water firms. Ancala Water Services...

Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland

Insight & Opinion February 6, 2025

In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was...

Address aging infrastructure to confront climate change safety risks, says Institution of Civil Engineers

Market Analysis & Research January 30, 2025

Delaying investment in the UK's transport network and water infrastructure could have safety and supply implications for the UK, according to the Institution of...

Major progress in plan to reduce tidal flooding in Cardigan

Industry News January 21, 2025

Plans to reduce tidal flooding in the Strand area of Cardigan, West Wales, have reached a significant milestone with the appointment of specialist consultancy...

Extreme height no barrier to inspecting Hull tidal facility

Industry News January 17, 2025

Specialist rope access techniques were used by technicians to access the concrete and steel components of the Grade II listed Hull tidal surge barrier...

Strategies for safe and equitable access to water: a catalyst for global peace and security

Market Analysis & Research January 8, 2025

Water can be a catalyst for peace and security with a critical role in preventing conflicts and promoting cooperation among communities and nations -...

“UK must prioritise drowning prevention,” says National Water Safety Forum following WHO report

Market Analysis & Research December 23, 2024

The National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) has issued an urgent appeal to the UK government to appoint a minister responsible for drowning prevention after...

AI-driven approach reveals hidden hazards of chemical mixtures in rivers

Market Analysis & Research December 23, 2024

Artificial intelligence can provide critical insights into how complex mixtures of chemicals in rivers affect aquatic life – paving the way for better environmental...

Engineers to hone analytical skills at ABB’s new Skills Hub at UK Service Training Centre

Industry News December 16, 2024

ABB has unveiled an analytical training facility, part of its Service Training Centre in Stonehouse, UK to equip engineers with expertise in its latest...

SEPA unveils new method to detect chemicals in water environment

Government, Policy & Regulation December 13, 2024

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has introduced an innovative new approach to water sampling to improve the identification and monitoring of chemicals in...