Following the success of a pilot study on new filters at Uisce Éireann’s Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant, the green light has now been given to permanent upgrade works which will commence on site later this year.

Northumbrian Water is investing up to £6 million in developing an innovative approach to tackling water discolouration. The new approach could deliver potential savings of 90% against traditional mains water cleaning processes and has already attracted the attention of other water companies.