CH2M Hill reduces UK water use by 19%
Global consultant CH2M Hill has reduced its water consumption in the UK by 19.3 per cent between 2011 and 2012 to 4,600 cubic metres, as it publishes its 2013 sustainability report.
South West Water sets up cutting-edge research facility
South West Water has installed a cutting-edge water treatment research facility at its Crownhill site in Plymouth which is poised to revolutionise tap water production in the UK.
Bluewater Bio wins key Anglian Water framework contract
Leading provider of water and wastewater treatment technologies Bluewater Bio International has announced that their innovative high performance multimedia filtration technology, FilterClear, has been selected by Anglian Water to be included in their Tertiary Solids Removal Framework.
Dŵr Cymru boosts Welsh economy by £1 billion a year
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is contributing more than a £1 billion a year to the Welsh economy, according to a new economic impact assessment from Cardiff Business School published today alongside the Company’s Preliminary Announcement of annual results.
UK business boosts Atkins
Engineering consultant Atkins has posted a rise in underlying profit before tax as it enjoys strong performance in its UK markets.
Severn Trent takeover bidders ‘not able to bridge value gap’
Severn Trent has said the LongRiver Partners consortium has "not been able, or willing, to bridge the value gap" after the suitors walked away from a potential deal yesterday.
Severn Trent bid to be dropped
Borealis Infrastructure Management and its partners in the LongRiver Consortium have announced the abandoning of a £5.3 billion offer for Severn Trent.
Severn Trent rejects revised £5bn-plus bid
The Board of Severn Trent has unanimously rejected a revised offer from the LongRiver Consortium which values the company at £5.3 billion – an increase on the previous £4.96billion offer.
Voltea and Crystal IS Win BlueTech® Forum “Showcase” Awards
The 2013 BlueTech Forum, a water industry conference focusing on innovative and disruptive water technologies, has announced the winners of its BlueTech Showcase.
United Utilities completes £3m reservoir upgrade
United Utilities has completed a £3m re-fit and upgrade of a Cumbrian reservoir dating from just after the death of Queen Victoria.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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
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