Anglian event series promotes collaboration and innovation around water
A series of events run by Anglian Water aims to bring key stakeholders together across several sectors in order to explore key issues, collaborate and stimulate innovation around water as a resource.
GCA JV builds innovative batch reactor plant for United Utilities
Innovative use of existing technology is helping a Galliford Try Costain Atkins JV meet the challenges of building a huge wastewater treatment works next to a world heritage site for United Utilities.
Beach pollution costs South West Water £36,000
In a case brought by the Environment Agency, South West Water has been ordered to pay £35,937 in fines and costs for a series of sewage spills at Hope Cove in South Devon.
Lower prices at Northern Ireland Water for second year running – 4% drop on average
Northern Ireland Water has announced a decrease in their charges for the second year in a row.
Thames Water looks for international investors for £4.2bn Tideway Tunnel
Thames Water has started the process to identify potential UK and international investors to fund construction of the proposed £4.2 billion Tideway Tunnel .
Trade Minister calls for speedy conclusion to £1.3 billion UK-Canada trade agreement
UK Trade Minister Lord Livingston begins a three-day trade visit to Canada today - where he will call for a speedy conclusion to an EU-Canada trade agreement benefitting UK firms by £1.3 billion a year.
New Wessex Water & Bristol Water joint venture in run-up to retail competition in 2017
Water2business, the joint venture set up by Wessex Water and Bristol Water to provide water management solutions to businesses across the UK, has applied to Ofwat for a retail licence under section 17A of the Water Industry Act 1991.
Morrison Utility Services director to chair Thames Water health and safety leadership team
Thames Water has announced that Adam Gosnold, Executive Director, Morrison Utility Services, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Thames Water Health and Safety Leadership Team (HSLT).
EC Harris appoints new Head of Utilities
EC Harris, the leading global built asset consultancy, has appointed Simon Bimpson as Head of Utilities.
Profits and revenues rise at United Utilities
United Utilities is anticipating a rise in both its revenues and profits, according to its latest trading update.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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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- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
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