Illegal riverbank works costs developer £15000 in court
In a case brought by the Environment Agency, a Somerset development company has been ordered to pay £15,000 in fines and costs for carrying out illegal riverbank works that could have harmed water voles and damaged their habitat.
Yorkshire Water to plant 250,000 trees by spring 2020
To celebrate National Tree Week Yorkshire Water has announced that it will complete the planting of 250,000 by spring as it closes in on its target of planting one million across the county.
South West Water marks National Tree Week with promise to plant 100,000 trees
South West Water has announced plans to plant at least 100,000 trees over the next 10 years.
Business for Nature coalition to target governments to reverse nature loss
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has joined together with other influential organisations working with forward-thinking businesses to form the Business for Nature coalition.
Water abstraction in England increases - latest natural capital accounts warn of unsustainable levels
In the latest set of natural capital accounts for the UK, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has described current levels of water abstraction as unsustainable in some regions – as abstraction in England continues to rise.
Anglian Water re-routes £6m pipeline scheme following rare moth species find
Anglian Water has re-routed a pipeline route following the recen discovery of a rare species of moth during pre-commencement work ahead of a new £6 million sewer pipe improvement scheme in Norfolk.
Water companies play leading role in battle against invasive non-native species
Water companies are at the forefront of the battle against the invasive animals and plants which damage infrastructure and endanger native species.
Environment Agency partners on work to bring fish pass at iconic Crumpwood weir into use
Water is once again flowing under a 19th century pump house at the Grade II listed Crumpwood weir, after work to create a unique fish pass was completed by the Environment Agency.
Yorkshire Water signs up to Natural Capital Commitment
Yorkshire Water has signed up to the Natural Capital Commitment which will see the utility commit to working with partner organisations, and working with nature, to create better outcomes for the environment, together with sharing the outcomes of its natural capital assessments publicly.
New report calls for stronger law as decline of UK species continue unabated
A new report is warning that 41% of UK species studied have declined since the 1970s and that declines continue unabated.
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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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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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