Thames Water tenders major AMP8 contract for sludge holding tanks, digesters and roofs
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a major AMP8 contract for sludge holding tanks and roofs - the procurement covers the supply and commissioning of sludge tanks, digesters, other associated tanks, roofs and related items at various wastewater treatment sites.
New research reveals over half of Thames Water’s sewage works struggling to meet demand
Newly ireleased independent analysis has estimated that more than half of Thames Water’s 351 sewage treatment works are currently operating without sufficient capacity to treat the volumes of sewage they receive.
Northumbrian Water completes £4.9 million upgrade project at Hexham STW
Northumbrian Water has completed a £4.9 million project that will help to protect water quality in the River Tyne. Upgrades at the water company’s sewage treatment works (STW) in Hexham will ensure the site’s resilience and help maintain the quality of the final effluent released, reducing the risk of pollution.
Northumbrian Water - £17.5 million investment at 6 sewage treatment sites supports local watercourses
Northumbrian Water has invested more than £17 million in upgrades at six sewage treatment sites, helping to protect water quality in local watercourses.
Environment Agency - water company inspections surge in South West
The Environment Agency is surging water company inspections in the South West – EA inspection teams are continuing to grow, focused on checks, enforcement, and regulation.
Severn Trent progresses next phase of £18 million Lincolnshire sewage treatment works upgrade
Severn Trent is preparing to start work on the next phase of its £18 million programme of upgrades at its Yaddlesthorpe Sewage Treatment Works in Lincolnshire.
Severn Trent progresses £7.6 million Hixon sewage treatment works upgrade
Severn Trent is progressing work on a £7.6 million upgrade for Hixon sewage treatment works - the utility’s latest project to improve the water and wastewater networks in Staffordshire.
River pollution by “reckless” Thames Water costs water company £3.4 million-plus in court
Thames Water has been fined £3.34 million in court after millions of litres of raw sewage flooded two rivers near Gatwick. In addition to the £3.34 million fine, the judge ordered Thames Water to pay the Environment Agency’s costs of £128,961.05.
Ofwat and Environment Agency launch major investigation into sewage treatment works – water companies could face legal action
The Environment Agency (EA) and Ofwat have launched a major investigation into sewage treatment works, after new checks led to water companies admitting that they could be releasing unpermitted sewage discharges into rivers and watercourses.
Ofwat Chief orders water companies to spell out plans to protect river health
Ofwat has today called on water companies to spell out plans for how they will cut the harm they cause to rivers in England.
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Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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