University of Cumbria awards c£440k contract for legionella risk management and water hygiene monitoring service
The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for legionella risk management and water hygiene monitoring services with an estimated value of £440,781 (inc VAT).
Haskoning acquires patent for groundbreaking ViviMag® phosporous recovery from sewage sludge tech technology
International consulting engineering company Haskoning has signed a patent transfer agreement with Kemira for ViviMag, a technology expected to set new standards for phosphorous recovery from sewage sludge.
Land Use Framework for England says higher water quality in rivers and groundwaters will translate to lower treatment costs for water companies
The Government’s first Land Use Framework for England says that by 2050 higher water quality in rivers and groundwaters, and fewer pollutants entering water courses from fields, roads and homes, will translate to lower treatment costs for water companies than they would otherwise be.
Anglian Water and alliance partners support opening of £4 million Green Skills Academy in Wisbech
Wisbech’s new Green Skills Academy at the College of West Anglia has officially opened, made possible by £2 million of overall funding from Anglian Water and its alliance partners, including Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Clancy, Claret, Costain, Danaher & Walsh, Farrans, Jacobs, Kier, M Group, Mott MacDonald Bentley, MWH Treatment, Public Sewer Services, Skanska and Sweco.
Barhale completes bridge milestone on Thames Water Northern Outfall Sewer upgrade
Work to deliver a multi-million-pound rehabilitation programme of Thames Water’s Northern Outfall Sewer (NOS) in East London took a major step forward over Easter after a second major rail possession allowed Barhale engineers to carry out structural works and take critical material samples.
Scottish Water CEO - IWA Glasgow 2026 is once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to reshape how water is viewed, valued and managed
Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant says that the International Water Association World Water Congress coming to Glasgow in October is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity — not just to showcase innovation, but to reshape how water is viewed, valued and managed.
Uisce Éireann gets go-ahead for major wastewater upgrade at Portlaoise Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann has been granted planning permission for a major upgrade of the Portlaoise Wastewater Treatment Plant, a transformative investment that will future proof wastewater infrastructure in the town and support sustainable growth and development.
NI Water uses innovative reedbed wastewater treatment process in £4m upgrade at Aghanloo WwTW
Aghanloo, outside Limavady, is benefitting from a £4 million investment by NI Water, following the completion of a sustainable upgrade to the local wastewater treatment works.
House of Commons EAC warns Government on PFAS pollution – urgent need to phase out non-essential uses of ‘forever chemicals’
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is warning the Government to do more on PFAS pollution and urgently restrict the non-essential uses of chemicals labelled as ‘forever chemicals’.
Northumbrian Water storage levels across all reservoirs currently at 95% combined
Northumbrian Water is reporting that reservoir water storage across the North East is in a strong position thanks to careful management in 2025.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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