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UK water companies set record straight on leakage
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water and wastewater companies at national and international level, has issued a statement clarifying what it regards as confusion about how leakage performance is measured.
Pumping continues to remove flood waters on Somerset Levels
The largest pumping operation ever undertaken in Somerset is continuing as the Somerset Levels experience the highest level of flooding for almost two decades.
Speedyhire Board announces new CEO
The Board of Speedy Hire has announced that it has appointed Mark Rogerson as Chief Executive with effect from today.
UK Government to cut 80,000 pages of environmental regulations - saving £100m p.a.
Prime Minister David Cameron has today announced new plans to cut red tape in the UK – including the removal of 80,000 pages of environmental regulations.
Ongoing flood risk - major incident called for the whole of Somerset
Somerset County Council has this afternoon called a major incident for the whole of Somerset in the light of ongoing flood risk for the region.
Cameron warns “burdensome” EU regulation on shale gas could drive investors away
David Cameron has told the World Economic Forum that Europe will need to provide cheap and predictable sources of energy in order to encourage businesses to relocate- including shale gas - and that burdensome regulation could drive investors away.
New warning system to find ‘alien’ invasive species in Welsh seas
A new warning system is being developed that could reduce the damage caused to Welsh marine industries and native wildlife by non-native or ‘alien’ creatures in coastal waters.
Costain to deliver more efficiency savings to Severn Trent Water in AMP6
Costain said it is set to deliver even greater efficiency savings to Severn Trent Water, following the extension of Costain’s framework contract with the water company for a further five years.
Environment Agency flood response criticised by MPs
The Environment Agency’s response to flooding was criticised by a number of MPs in a debate in the House of Commons yesterday to discuss ongoing flooding on the Somerset Levels.
Easing of EU rules will help small firms access vital finance
The EU is to make it easier for companies to raise essential finance for investment.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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