Yorkshire Water to pay £40m enforcement package following Ofwat wastewater investigation
Ofwat has concluded its investigation into Yorkshire Water securing an enforcement package of £40m to be paid by the wastewater company.
Since the regulator published...
Clare Pillman announces retirement as Chief Executive of NRW
Clare Pillman, who has served as Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) Chief Executive, has announced her retirement after seven years of dedicated service.
Clare joined NRW...
United Utilities selects four partners to support delivery of its Assurance framework
As it prepares to deliver its largest investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a century, United Utilities has announced the partners that will...
Uisce Éireann reaches significant milestone on multi-million-euro upgrade of Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Kerry
Uisce Éireann is continuing progress with a major upgrade of the Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Kerry, which the company says will further...
New study reveals carbon-rich peatlands are dangerously under-protected
A new study has revealed that peatlands are dangerously under-protected, putting the global climate at risk. Covering just 3% of Earth’s surface, these terrestrial...
Fisher German selected for Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework
Property consultancy Fisher German has been selected for the Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework for its AMP8 five-year plan from 2025 to...
IEMA and the Carbon Accounting Alliance call on Carbon Accountants to adopt professional standards
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is developing the specialist register in partnership with the Carbon Accounting Alliance (CAA), to provide a...
Latest UKWIR projects available for expression of interest
Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sought by UKWIR for expert partners to develop the evidence base, insight, knowledge and recommendations to respond to...
Ofwat refers five companies’ redetermination requests to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Ofwat has formally referred the requests from five companies for a redetermination of their PR24 Final Determination to the CMA.
This commences the six-month period...
EPA publishes early insights into last year’s nitrogen levels in Ireland’s rivers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published early insights into nitrogen levels in Ireland's rivers in 2024.
The Early Insights Nitrogen Indicator 2024 has...
Businesses should be required to report on their nature risks, says new report
A new report by think tank Green Alliance calls for the government to set a timeline for mandatory reporting by companies to motivate them...
£17.5m investment supports local watercourses
More than £17m has been invested in upgrades at six sewage treatment sites, helping to protect water quality in local watercourses.
Northumbrian Water has carried...
Yorkshire Water invests £445k in Northallerton storm overflow
Yorkshire Water is investing £445k in a Northallerton storm overflow to reduce the number of discharges into Terry Gutter during periods of heavy or...
Pump industry excellence celebrated at this year’s Pump Industry Awards
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) returned this month to the famous St George’s Park in Staffordshire for the staging of its 2025 Pump...
Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 connects on a global, record-breaking scale
The organiser of Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 has said the exhibition has cemented its position as one of the world's premier water industry events, drawing...
Court of Appeal upholds Thames Water’s restructuring plan
The Court of Appeal has upheld Thames Water's restructuring plan to extend the liquidity runway of the Thames Water Group.
The restructuring plan proposed by...
River Thames Lock Keepers set for strike vote over safety fears, GMB warns Government
River Thames weir and lock keepers are set to ballot for industrial action over safety concerns, GMB has warned the Government.
In a letter...
Final episode of BBC documentary, Thames Water: Inside the Crisis, to air tonight
The second of a two-part documentary on Thames Water airs tonight, Tuesday 18 March, at 9pm on BBC Two.
The documentary, called Thames Water: Inside...
Additive Catchments and Capgemini partner to lead AI-driven transformation of UK river health
Additive Catchments and Capgemini have announced a key partnership in the UK to scale Additive Catchments’ Catchment Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS®) platform.
The collaboration...
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence wins £13.2m of UK government and co-funding for water treatment technology
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has been awarded £6.1m in funding from the UK Government Department of Science, Industry and Technology (DSIT), with...
Water pipeline project keeps the traffic flowing
Engineers constructing a new £155m water pipeline have started work on crossing one of the region’s busiest roads.
However, the team delivering Northumbrian Water’s Project...
Official switch on for £3m green hydro energy scheme at East Lothian reservoir
Scottish Water's groundbreaking hydro scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir has been officially switched on.
East Lothian MSP Paul McLennan joined chief executive of Scottish Water Alex...
Star attraction – leading the next generation to water
The winner of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) Rising Star award, Tom Bowman of Metasphere, reflects on the challenges on skills and...
Failed legal challenge for South West Water after battle to get 12 sewage spill charge dropped
The Environment Agency has won a case against South West Water, after the water company attempted to prevent 12 charges relating to sewage discharges...
New study finds 1,450% increase in microplastic levels within soil after four years of sewage sludge application
A new study by The James Hutton Institute has revealed an increase of up to 1,450% in the level of microplastics found within soil...
Sara Vaughan joins South Staffordshire Plc’s Water Board of Directors
South Staffordshire Plc has announced the appointment of Sara Vaughan as an Independent Non-Executive Director and forthcoming Chair of the Board for its regulated...
New Non-Executive Director at Meteor Communications targets continued expansion
Following successive years of vigorous growth, Meteor Communications, the specialist developer of remote environmental monitoring equipment and services, has appointed Thierry Bouzac as Non-Executive...
Control Station announces successful acquisition and integration of its Ireland-based joint venture and distribution partner
Control Station Inc., a provider of process analytics and optimisation solutions based in North America, has announced the successful acquisition and integration of its...
Buntingford Sewage Treatment Works completes £17.4 million upgrade as part of Thames Water’s commitment to river health
Thames Water has announced the completion of a £17.4 million upgrade at Buntingford STW. Having started work in 2022, the water company completed the...
NI Water announces fast-trach programme for Wastewater Assets Technicians
NI Water is searching for individuals to join its Fast-Track Learning for Operational Wastewater (FLOW) Programme.
The water company says the programme is ideally suited...
Major upgrade to Surrey wastewater works
Upgrades costing £13.8 million have overhauled how wastewater is treated at a Surrey site.
The multi-million pound investment at Lingfield Wastewater Treatment Works will improve...
New water quality data sheds light on health of rivers in Wales
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published new data on phosphorus levels in Welsh Special Area of Conservation (SAC) rivers. The data shows small improvements,...
Environment Secretary Steve Reed highlights Havant Thicket reservoir as a prime example of private sector investment driving forward major infrastructure projects
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir this week as part of the ‘Things Can Only Get Cleaner’ tour that he and Water...
Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, visits North Cave Wetlands to see how nature-based solutions help flooding
The North Cave Wetlands nature reserve was the final location on the nationwide ‘Things Can Only Get Cleaner’ water tour by Defra Ministers.
Minister for...
Aardman film spotlights groundwater flooding in new national initiative
Aardman, the multi-award-winning studio behind the beloved Wallace & Gromit franchise, has partnered with a national initiative to highlight the devastating impact of groundwater...
Leeds flood alleviation scheme wins top civil engineering award
Phase 2 of a major flood alleviation scheme to protect the city of Leeds from the River Aire won a major award at the...
Andrew Muir launches corporate plan, setting strategic direction for DAERA
Northern Ireland's Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, has launched a 10-point Corporate Plan, setting a strategic direction for the Department of...
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visits Cambridge to discuss the region’s urgent water needs
Environment Secretary Steve Reed met with key stakeholders in Cambridge to discuss the region’s urgent water needs.
Without urgent investment in water infrastructure and demand...
A new documentary, Thames Water: Inside the Crisis, set to air on BBC Two
A new documentary, Thames Water: Inside the Crisis, is set to air on BBC Two next week, featuring exclusive behind-the-headlines access to Britain’s largest...
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