Northumbrian Water's Bin the Wipe campaign in North East to be expanded nationwide for 2023
Northumbrian Water’s Bin the Wipe campaign in the North East to tackle sewer blockages and reduce home flooding incidents is set to be expanded nationwide by industry association Water UK for 2023.
South West Water pays customers in Cornwall £30 to cut water use and recharge Colliford reservoir
South West Water has announced that customers in Cornwall will receive £30 off their water bill after helping Colliford Reservoir recharge to 30%.
Water resources - Anglian Water submits plans for new 68km pipeline
Anglian Water has submitted plans for the most southerly section of its new multi-million-pound water main network.
Wessex Water in £3 million a month drive to reduce operation of storm overflows
Wessex Water is separating rainwater from entering the sewerage network to reduce a nearby storm overflow operating near the coastline around historic Portland Bill Lighthouse as part of its £3 million-a-month drive to reduce the operation of storm overflows. w
Anglian Water launches public consultation on latest plan to secure future water supplies for the region
Anglian Water has launched the public consultation for customers and other interested stakeholders to share their views on the water company’s draft Water Resources Management Plan 2024 (WRMP24), which includes proposals for more than £600 million of investment from 2025.
Sccottish Water gets ready to start work on multi-million pound Greenock flood alleviation scheme
Scottish Water is getting ready to begin work on a £2.5 million project to help tackle frequent flooding on the A8 trunk road through Greenock.
Scottish Water report highlights progress on improvement in management of Scotland’s sewer system
Scottish Water has published an update to its “Improving Urban Waters Routemap’ to further improve the quality of the country’s urban waterways a year on from its publication.
NI Water sees 279% increase in burst water mains and tankers 5m litres of water across Northern Ireland
NI Water is reporting an increase of 279% in burst water mains and has set up an incident team to manage the situation as the weather changes and the anticipated thaw arrives.
Irish Water to become standalone regulated public utility on 1st January 2023 and renamed Uisce Éireann
Irish Water has welcomed the signing of the orders to commence the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2022 by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien.
United Utilities introduces intelligent sewer system in Tameside
United Utilities is introducing an intelligent sewer system across Tameside that issues alerts to reduce flooding and overflows.
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Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
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.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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