Thames Water continues smart meters roll-out across London
Thames Water is continuing the roll out of its ‘smart water meters’ programme - the borough of Waltham Forest will receive the water industry’s latest technology this month as part of the utility’s metering programme currently rolling out across the capital.
SE Water fears National Grid pylon plan could jeopardise reservoir proposal
South East Water has expressed concern that National Grid’s plan for pylons through its land as part of the Richborough Connection Project puts at risk proposals to create a reservoir at Broad Oak near Canterbury which would secure the area’s future water supplies.
South West Water starts work on final phase of £1m Exmouth scheme
South West Water is starting work on the final phase of a £1million scheme to improve Exmouth's water and sewerage networks later this month.
Severn Trent sets out plans for Cambridge sewer network upgrade
Severn Trent Water is holding a public exhibition next Tuesday to give local residents in Slimbridge and Cambridge the opportunity to learn more about the company’s plans to help prevent sewer flooding.
Scottish Water accelerates use of sewage heat recovery systems
Scottish Water Horizons Ltd and SHARC Energy Systems have confirmed their intention to establish a strategic alliance to expand and accelerate the deployment of Sewage Heat Recovery systems around Scotland.
Kier sells Mouchel Consulting to WSP for £75m
Kier Group plc has sold Mouchel Consulting to WSP Global Inc. for £75 million,
Irish Water saves 4.55m litres of water per day from leakage on Lough Mask water supply
Irish Water has made significant progress in its work on the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme (RWSS) network since February 2015 to significantly reduce the amount of water lost to leaks.
Severn Trent to start work on £1m+ sewer scheme
Severn Trent Water is starting work next week on a £1.1 million scheme to help prevent sewer flooding in Attenborough, Nottingham.
Southern Water achieves 100% biosolids recycling
Southern Water is now recycling 100% of its biosolids waste, a by-product of the treatment process which is now being recycled as a fertiliser.
SES Business Water gets ready for launch in English retail market
SES Business Water, the new sister company to Sutton & East Surrey Water, is getting ready to launch in the new English and Welsh business water market when it opens from next April.
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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
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