Thames Tunnel opponents press for green alternative
Opponents to Thames Water’s plans for a proposed super-sewer are continuing with their efforts to push for a green alternative to the Thames Tunnel. Thamesbank, one of the leading opposition groups, is urging for consideration to be given to the green solution adopted by the city of Philadelphia in the United States to its stormwater problems.
Latest sustainability report highlights Saint-Gobain PAM UK’s environmental progress
Iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK, part of leading materials company Saint-Gobain, has released its latest sustainability report, setting out the steps it has taken to maintain its commitment to sustainable development.
Net result climbs 9% at Royal Haskoning and DHV
The combined half-year accounts of engineering and consultancy firms Royal Haskoning and DHV showed a 9 per cent increase in profit in the face of economic uncertainty and the recent merger of the two companies.
Hydro International revenues up but profit falls
Waste water treatment company Hydro International has seen revenue grow to £15.3 million, up from £13.7 million year on year, accompanied by a 70 per cent fall in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2012.
Bristol Water project suffers five month delay
A £1.3 million Bristol Water project to replace the Axbridge section of a major water main has suffered several setbacks, with the initial date of completion of February revised to September.
NI Water completes £8m upgrade of treatment works
Northern Ireland Water has completed an £8 million upgrade at a wastewater treatment works in Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry.
United Utilities puts plans for underground £15M storage tank on show
United Utilities will put its plans to construct an underground £15M water storage tank at Disley on display this week.
AECOM engages on Sunderland coastal protection strategy
Phase 2 of AECOM’s Whitburn Bay to Ryhope Coast Protection Strategy review is underway. Engaging with coastal communities that live and work along the dynamic coastline is at the top of the agenda for Sunderland City Council.
Anglian Water’s Pay as you Flow’ revolution continues
Around six thousand new water meters are being installed in Newmarket as Anglian Water steps up its efforts to help customers save water and money.
Anglian Water joins financial arrears data exchange
Anglian Water has joined the UK’s only data exchange specifically about consumers in financial arrears.
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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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