Treatment plant failure which led to sewage discharge into Essex river costs Anglian Water £591,000 in court
Anglian Water was fined a total of £563,609.21and ordered to pay £27,439.21 in costs last week after a treatment plant failure in 2018 let millions of litres of sewage into a river killing invertebrate and fish across 3 kilometres.
Tideway makes further significant progress on London’s £4.2 billion supersewer
November has seen Tideway take further significant steps on the construction of the £4.2 billion supersewer for London.
United Utilities announces £1.3m support for sustainable drainage projects to boost river health and reduce flood risk
United Utilities, the North West’s water company, has awarded more than £1.3 million of funding to projects which will boost levels of sustainable drainage across Greater Manchester.
NI Water’s installs first battery energy storage system at Ballykelly Wastewater Treatment Works
Following NI Water's recent completion of a project at the new Ballykelly Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) to install a new solar panel system, the system has now been upgraded with the addition of battery energy storage.
United Utilities sets out plans for next stage of multi million pound Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme
United Utilities is inviting people across the North West to comment on the second phase of a substantial multi million pound investment project to modernise the Vyrnwy Aqueduct, which carries water from Lake Vyrnwy in North Wales to Cheshire and Merseyside.
Severn Trent PLC reports robust financial performance supported by strong cost control in latest trading update
Severn Trent PLC has reported a robust financial performance supported by strong cost control in its latest trading update for six months to end September 2022.
WWEM and AQE exhibitions to move to the NEC in Birmingham
Following on from the successes of this year's co-located WWEM (Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring exhibition) and AQE (The Air Quality and Emissions Monitoring) events, the organisers have announced that the shows are now locating to the NEC, Birmingham.
Anglian Water’s £100 million storm tank programme nears completion
Anglian Water’s £100 million programme of additional storm water storage across the East of England is nearing completion.
Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban - but cautious approach still necessary
Thames Water has confirmed that it is lifting its hosepipe ban for customers across London and the Thames Valley with immediate effect.
United Utilities reports drop in profits, fall in turnover and increased shareholder dividend
United Utilities is reporting a drop in profits, fall in turnover and an increased shareholder dividend turnover in its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2022 published this morning.
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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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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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