Scottish Water starts £2.3m West Lothian water network upgrade
Scottish Water is undertaking an upgrade of West Lothian’s essential drinking water network will see around 46km of pipes revamped – benefitting thousands of customers.
English retail market:Verastar targets business customers with kinex water
Verastar, which currently provides essential business services to micro SMEs, providing telecoms, utilities and financial services to over 140,000 businesses across the UK is getting ready for further business expansion and provide water services when the English retail market opens in April 2017.
Welsh Water starts £9m Rhondda WTW upgrade
Welsh Water has started work on a £9 million pound investment scheme to ensure around 10,000 customers in the Rhondda Valleys continue to receive a top quality drinking water supply.
Anglian Water launches pesticide amnesty for farmers in Norfolk
Anglian Water is offering farmers in Norfolk the opportunity to get rid of redundant or unapproved pesticides free of charge.
UK water sector launches new website for customers on water company performance
The UK water has launched a new website for customers to see quickly and easily see how their water company is performing and compare it to other companies.
Thames Water profits fall to £127.3m in first half 2016/17
Thames Water’s underlying profit before tax has fallen to £127.3 million for the six months ended 30 September 2016, compared to £216.8 million for the same period last year, according to its interim results published today.
Pennon and South Staffs jv creates 4th largest non-household water retail business
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water and Bournemouth Water has announced details of new retail joint venture for business customers with South Staffs/Cambridge Water with the publication of its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2016.
Severn Trent increases bid for Dee Valley Water to £84 million
Severn Trent has responded to a rival takeover bid for Dee Valley Water by investment firm Ancala Fornia by increasing its initial offer which valued Dee Valley at £78.5 million to £84 million.
Business Stream opens office in England ahead of market opening
Business Stream has opened a new office in Worthing as the company ramps up its preparations to compete in England’s non-domestic water market when it opens in April next year.
Severn Trent results: further £50m of totex efficiencies now locked in
Severn Trent Water is on track to achieve £670 million of totex efficiencies across AMP6, with a further £50 million of efficiencies now locked in, according to its half year results for the six months ended 30th September published today.
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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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