United Utilities announces £multi-million investment programme for 2017-18
United Utilities has announced details of its spending plans for the financial year 2017-18 which will see hundreds of millions of pounds invested in vital engineering schemes, including the start of work on a new £300 million pipeline to transfer water from Thirlmere reservoir to West Cumbria.
Anglian Water unveils £425m investment plan
Anglian Water has unveiled a huge investment programme for the year ahead, worth £425m – the third year of its £5 billion 2015-20 AMP6 programme.
Yorkshire Water: bills up 2.06% and £386m investment plan
Yorkshire Water has announced that its new household bills will be the second cheapest in England and Wales and will be used to fund its planned £386m investment over the next 12 months.
Water firms ordered to pay £575k to charities for environmental breaches
The Environment Agency has ordered Anglian Water and Northumbrian Water to pay a total of £575,000 to charities for breaking environmental laws – both companies have agreed to make the payments and have pledged to make improvements to avoid future offences.
Severn Trent: ODI rewards for 2016/17 set to exceed £15m guidance
Severn Trent now expects its net customer Outcome Delivery Incentive (ODI) rewards for the full-year 2016/17 to be ahead of previous guidance of £15 million, according to its latest trading update for the period 1 October to 31 December 2016 published today.
Irish Water officially opens Cavan WwTW after €14.5m upgrade
Irish Water marked the official opening of the Cavan Wastewater Treatment Plant yesterday, following a €14.5 million upgrade to the plant by the national utility.
Ofwat grants Waterscan retail market licence
Ofwat has granted water management specialists Waterscan Ltd a water supply and sewerage licence ahead of competitive retail market opening in April.
South East Water starts work on £1,4m Alton water work scheme
A £1.4 million scheme to secure water supplies in Alton will start today following discussions on how to minimise disruption to the town.
Severn Trent to invest in pumping station upgrade in Milford
Severn Trent is investing more than half a million pounds to upgrade two sewage pumping stations close to the A6 in Milford, Derbyshire.
Irish Water progresses €22.2m Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade
Irish Water is progressing the Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Upgrade which is part of the upgrade works to the Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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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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