Yorkshire Water starts work on £800k reservoir improvement scheme
Yorkshire Water is about to start work on a £800,000 spillway improvement project at the Damflask reservoir situated in the Peak District National Park near to the village of Low Bradfield.
Severn Trent buys Dee Valley Water for £78.5m
The Boards of Dee Valley and Severn Trent have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended acquisition by Severn Trent in a deal which values Dee Valley at £78.5 million.
BASF makes CDP Water A list for first time
Chemicals giant BASF has been included in the CDP’s top “A” list ranking for sustainable water management for the first time.
Environmental award win for Yorkshire Water’s Esholt WwTW
Yorkshire Water has received a prestigious Green Apple Award with Keyland Developments for sustainability at its Esholt waste water treatment works in Bradford.
Welsh Water: profits fall to £1m, capital investment accelerates to £161m
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water profits have fallen to £1 million – down from £25 million in 2015, according to its half-year financial results published today.
i2O appoints cyber security expert
i2O, the smart water network solutions company, has today announced that it has appointed Daniel Bradberry, formerly chief engineer at one of Europe’s leading cybersecurity consultancies, to oversee its cyber security activities.
Business Stream strengthens team ahead of English market opening
Business Stream has added to its team in Edinburgh, as the specialist water retailer ramps up preparations to compete in England’s non-domestic water market, in April next year.
Irish Water announces ‘Preferred Scheme’ for new water source for 40% of the population
Irish Water has published the Final Options Appraisal Report which identifies the Preferred Scheme for a new source of water supply for its Eastern and Midlands Region.
Thames Water installs 100,000th smart meter
Thames Water, the first UK water company to roll-out smart meters using state-of-the-art wireless technology, has this week installed its landmark 100,000th meter in the London Borough of Bexley.
Yorkshire Water to provide firefighters with water hydrant training
Yorkshire Water is aiming to visit over 100 fire stations in the region to carry out training sessions with firefighters on best practice use of its 31,000km water mains network.
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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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