Irish Water progresses work on €4.5m Cape Clear Island scheme
Irish Water is continuing to progress two important water infrastructure projects on Cape Clear Island, which will provide safe and sustainable drinking water for the island.
Severn Trent starts work on £60m sewer flooding prevention scheme
Severn Trent has begun work in Newark this week as part of a £60 million project to prevent sewer flooding in the town.
Bristol Water to start work on £27m Southern Resilience scheme
Bristol Water is getting ready to start work on a major £27 million investment to improve Somerset and North Somerset’s water infrastructure.
Ofwat grants Cobalt Water water and sewerage licence for English retail market
Scottish firm Cobalt Water Ltd has been granted a water and sewerage supply licence by Ofwat enabling it to operate in the non-household retail market which opens for business in April next year.
WRc to hold second annual Pesticides Forum event
WRc, the leading innovation consultancy working in the water, waste and gas sectors, is holding its second annual Pesticide Forum meeting in Swindon on 9th November 2016.
Amey launches reverse mentoring programme
Leading engineering and support services provider Amey, has launched a new ‘reverse mentoring’ programme which flips traditional mentoring on its head.
Welsh tidal energy firm goes into administration
Welsh-based tidal stream technology company Tidal Energy Ltd has entered administration - the administrators are now looking for a buyer to take the business on as a going concern.
Ofwat: Business Stream gets English market licence go-ahead
Business Stream has received its supply licence from Ofwat, paving the way for it to compete in England’s non-domestic water market when it opens in April next year.
Severn Trent prosecutes Leics firm for illegal standpipe use
Severn Trent Water has brought a successful prosecution against a Leicestershire company for illegally using its hydrants in the county.
Cambridge Water scheme could help low income households save up to 80% on bills
Hundreds of low income households in the Cambridge area could benefit from a new scheme introduced by Cambridge Water to help make water bills more affordable.
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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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