Irish Water issues boil water notice after crypto found at Lough WTW
Irish Water and Mayo County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice on the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme to protect consumers following advice from the Health Service Executive.
Anglian Water: Deloitte LLP appointed as new external auditor
Anglian Water has appointed Deloitte LLP as its new external auditor.
$1bn US consultancy firm to target UK infrastructure market
Multidisciplinary global consulting firm Louis Berger intends to relocate its $1bn (£760m) turnover business international operations office from Paris to London in November and target the UK infrastructure market, according to media reports this morning.
Wessex Water – new supply grid and reduced leakage make future hosepipe bans unlikely
Wessex Water has said that major investment in a new supply grid and massively reduced leakage on its network will make future hosepipe bans unlikely.
Drinking water in Scotland at its highest ever quality
Scottish Water has welcomed the 2015 report published yesterday by the independent Drinking Water Quality Regulator (DWQR) which confirms the highest ever quality of Scotland's tap water.
Energy firm Centrica acquires water technology start-up FlowGem for £13m
Energy company Centrica plc has acquired FlowGem Ltd, an early stage UK-based business developing unique and innovative technology to remotely detect water leaks, for £13 million.
Anglian Water: £100m IT alliance model with Atos, Capgemini and Cognizant is industry first
Anglian Water has formed an industry-leading IT alliance worth £100 million over the eight year term.
Yorks Water invests £3.5m in Normanton WwTW upgrade
Yorkshire Water has started work on a major £3.5 million upgrade at its Normanton waste water treatment works.
Welsh Water set to invest over £21m in west Wales
Welsh Water is set to invest over £21 million in west Wales – schemes include the replacement or cleaning of over 174km of pipe, the replacement of 5km of trunk main in Llechryd and Cilgerran and a £2 million spend in the Hermon, Eglwyswrw and Pont-siân areas.
Irish Water starts work on €30m Kerry Central Regional Water Supply Scheme
Irish Water has marked the start of construction of a new water treatment plant on Lough Guitane in Central Kerry with a sod-turning by Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English, TD.
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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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