World’s largest eDNA database to help water companies monitor biodiversity risk
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and NatureMetrics have announced a partnership to create the world’s largest eDNA database to help water companies monitor biodiversity risk.
EA and Leeds Council plant 15,000 trees in Keighley to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change
The Environment Agency and Leeds City Council,have planted 15,000 trees in Keighley to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change as part of a Natural Flood Management Programme which aims to reduce flood risk in the River Aire catchment.
Natural England downgrades environmental state of Somerset Levels and Moors SSSIs and calls for urgent action on phosphate pollution
Natural England has downgraded the environmental condition of the Somerset Levels and Moors Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) due to water quality issues - phosphates are causing algal blooms in the Somerset Levels, like Tealham SSSI.
New multi-sector taskforce takes radical approach to managing land and water resources in the Fens
An ambitious new multi-agency taskforce launched last week will seek to bring renewed prosperity to the Fens through a radical new approach to managing land and water resources.
Anglian Water partners with Freshwater Habitats Trust and Environment Agency on natural habitats and biodiversity project
Anglian Water is partnering with the Freshwater Habitats Trust and the Environment Agency to launch a five-year project aimed at enhancing natural habitats and biodiversity across farmland in Pitsford.
Garden centres in England face ban on sale of peat under government’s new England Peat Action Plan
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has today published the government’s England Peat Action Plan setting out the government’s long-term vision for the management, protection and restoration of peatlands.
New EEA report calls for nature-based solutions to play increased role in tackling climate change
Working with nature and enhancing the role of ecosystems can help reduce the impacts of climate change and increase climate change resilience, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report.
Affinity Water and Cambridge Water expand successful nitrate cover crops scheme
Affinity Water and Cambridge Water have announced that their novel cover crops scheme has been a success again this year.
Catchment Systems Thinking - United Utilities launches £300,000 river catchment grant scheme
United Utilities has launched a unique new grant scheme aimed at helping charities to improve their local river catchment for the benefit of the community.
Bird on endangered species red list one of 148 species at Thames Water ‘wildlife jewel’ sewage works
One of Britain’s most endangered birds has been pictured at Thames Water’s Beckton Sewage Works at Barking in East London.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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- Lords Committee to question Environment Agency CEO on waste crime and drought preparedness
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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