United Utilities invests £50m in innovative wastewater treatment process to improve River Bollin
United Utilities is making a £50 million investment at Macclesfield Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) which will use innovative technology to help improve water quality in the River Bollin.
NI Water completes £5 million pumping station improvement scheme
NI Water has announced the completion of a £5 million improvement scheme at the River Faughan Water Pumping Station (WPS) in Campsie.
South East Water uses innovative construction method to complete final stage of £multi-m pipeline scheme
South East Water is using an innovative engineering solution is being used during the final stages of a multimillion pound scheme to install 11 kilometres of pipe between Fleet and Odiham in Hampshire.
Irish Water launches new safety initiative with supply chain partners for safe delivery of €1 billion capital works annually in 2022 and beyond
Irish Water has launched a new initiative to bring together key safety influencers from Irish Water and their partners to help ensure the safe delivery of over €1 billion of capital works annually in 2022 and beyond.
Southern Water starts work on multi-million pound Isle of Sheppey water pipeline project
Southern Water has started work on a multi-million pound water pipeline project for the Isle of Sheppey.
AkzoNobel-owned firm International Paint Ltd spills banned chemical into estuary conservation area
International Paint Ltd, owned by multi-national AkzoNobel, appeared before Plymouth Crown Court on Thursday 27 October 2022, where, at the end of a nine-day hearing, it was found guilty on two charges.
Yorkshire Water granted drought measures to protect reservoir levels through winter and into 2023
A series of drought measures have been granted in Yorkshire, which will allow Yorkshire Water to protect reservoir levels through winter and into 2023 as the region's reservoirs remain below usual levels despite recent rainfall.
Irish Water starts work on €7 million-plus Burtonport Sewerage Scheme to end raw sewage discharge
Irish Water has announced the start of works on the Burtonport Sewerage Scheme - working in partnership with Donegal County Council, the water company will invest over €7 million in the project.
Welsh Water lifts hosepipe ban in Pembrokeshire
Welsh Water has confirmed it is lifting the Temporary Use Ban (more commonly known as a hosepipe ban) that has been in place since 19 August for its customers served by Llys-y-Frân Reservoir near Haverfordwest.
Environment Agency grants Severn Trent drought permit for Derwent Valley
The Environment Agency (EA) has accepted Severn Trent’s request for a drought permit for the Derwent Valley – the water company made an application to the EA on 3rd October.
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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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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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What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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