United Utilities cuts carbon footprint by 11 per cent
United Utilities cuts carbon footprint by 11 per cent
United Utilities cut its carbon footprint by 11 per cent in the 12 months ending in March this year. In 2013-14, its carbon dioxide equivalent was 449,042 tonnes.
Irish Water sets out €1.77bn capital investment plan for 2014-16
Irish Water is planning to invest €1.77 billion between now and 2016 to deliver urgently required improvements to water services throughout Ireland.
European Commission approves UK regional aid map 2014-2020
The European Commission has approved the UK's map for granting state aid between 2014 and 2020.
Scottish market breakthrough for United Utilities
United Utilities has moved rapidly to become Scotland’s second largest water retailer in just twelve months.
Yorkshire Water develops environmental profit and loss account
Yorkshire Water has become the first-ever UK water company to develop an environmental profit and loss account (EP&L) to help integrate sustainability into its core business strategy.
Costain event confirms collaboration key to supply chain success
Costain’s recent annual Supply Chain Management Conference has re-affirmed its view that a company’s success relies on the effectiveness of its supply chain, whether in promoting collaboration and technical innovation or by improving customer satisfaction.
Bristol Water pre-empts Ofwat competition investigation
Bristol Water has moved in advance of the outcome of an investigation by water industry regulator Ofwat into concerns about the utility’s anti-competitive behaviour against self-lay organisations.
United Utilities brings forward £40m of AMP6 investment
United Utilities has accelerated its capital investment programme with a £49m increase to £836m in 2013/14, and initiated around £40m of transitional investment to aid a smoother and more effective start to AMP6, according to its latest financial results for 2013/14 published this morning.
Costain brings in new skills and people for water sector
Costain has developed new skills and brought in key new people to meet the changing needs of its water sector customers.
South West Water starts work on £2m flood alleviation scheme
Work starts this month on a major flood alleviation scheme in Colebrook, near Plympton where up to 47 homes have suffered from flooding from watercourses, sewers and surface water.
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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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