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water2business appoints Andy Coates as new Managing Director
water2business has appointed Andy Coates as its new Managing Director to replace Charley Maher at the helm of the business, following her departure from the Group.
Roll out of flood warning service across West Midlands complete
The Environment Agency has launched new flood warning services across the West Midlands that will help to warn almost 13,000 additional property owners of the risk of flooding.
National Infrastructure Commission highlights concerns to Ofwat over water companies’ approach to managing ageing underground assets
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has written to Ofwat expressing its concern about the present approach to managing ageing underground assets, highlighting a “lack of consistent cross-sector understanding of the rate of likely asset deterioration over time.”
Anglian Water tenders £10 million AMP7/8 contract for sewer network monitoring sensors
Anglian Water has gone out to tender with an AMP7/8 contract for sewer network monitoring sensors worth an estimated £10 million.
Future Water announces winner of Water Dragons competition
UK water sector trade organisation Future Water has announced the winner of the 2022 Water Dragons competition.
Study finds warming Atlantic waters threaten previously stable glaciers - a once-stable Greenland glacier is rapidly disappearing
A new study has found that as climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, one of Greenland’s previously most stable glaciers is now retreating at an unprecedented rate.
RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic sea floating wind
Initial findings from a supply chain study by RWE and Marine Power Systems are helping identify where Wales and the region can benefit from the forthcoming Celtic Sea floating wind technology boom.
Stantec completes Phase 2 of South West Water’s Asset Improvement Programme
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering services, has completed Phase 2 of South West Water’s Asset Improvement Programme to update the company’s asset register.
Energy Bills Discount Scheme for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries referred to Competition & Markets Authority
The Energy Bills Discount Scheme for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (EBDS-ETII ), which includes the water and wastewater sector, has been referred to the Subsidy Advice Unit of the Competition and Markets Authority.
Thames Water awards £63m AMP7/8 contract for business process outsourcing customer services
Thames Water has awarded an AMP7/8 contract for business process outsourcing customer services with an estimated potential value of up to £63 million.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.
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