Anglian Water set to invest half billion-pound in 2024 to protect environment, cut storm spills and prevent pollutions
After the wettest winter on record for the East of England, Anglian Water has outlined its plans for additional work to protect the environment - in total, an investment of almost half a billion pounds will be spent this year alone.
Pollution of River Wye near Hereford costs Welsh Water £104,000 in Crown Court
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted Welsh Water Ltd for breaking conditions of an environmental permit at a sewage treatment works near Hereford between August 2020 and June 2021.
Pennon Group – revenues up 10% to £907.8 million for 2023/24 from £797.2 million in 2022/23
Revenues at Pennon Group rose 10% to £907.8 million in 2023/24, compared to £797.2 million in 2022/23, according to its latest Annual Report and Accounts 2024 released yesterday.
Wessex Water to invest £2 million in flood protection scheme for Chippenham
Wessex Water is investing £2 million towards reducing the flooding risk to homes in Chippenham in Wiltshire and protecting the River Avon.
United Utilities works with food service establishments to divert 2.5 million litres of cooking fats and oils from sewers
United Utilities has been working with thousands of food service establishments to divert 2.5 million litres of cooking fats and oils from North West sewers.
Anglian Water invests £3m-plus to replace 10km of pipe between Ravensden and Keysoe
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance is due to begin work later this month in Ravensden to replace 10km of water pipes to ensure that supplies are safe and reliable for decades to come.
Uisce Éireann to start construction of new state-of-the-art wastewater pumping station in Midleton
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, will shortly commence works to construct a new wastewater pumping station in North Midleton.
Thames Water accelerates plans to secure South East's future water supply
Thames Water’s has launched a public consultation on its proposals for a new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire– the nationally significant infrastructure project that is vital to securing the South East’s future water supply.
Severn Trent accelerates £450 million region-wide investment programme
Severn Trent is progressing its accelerated £450 million region-wide programme of investment, where once complete, spills from storm overflows will reduce by 20% a year - with work in Warwickshire well underway.
UKWIR’s Steve Kaye to step down as Chief Executive in November 2024
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has announced that its chief executive, Steve Kaye, will be stepping down in November 2024.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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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