North Cornwall MP calls on Pennon Group CEO to resign following company’s “repeated and unacceptable failures”
Ben Maguire, Liberal Democrat MP for North Cornwall, is calling for Susan Davy, Chief Executive of Pennon Group to resign following what he describes as the company’s “repeated and unacceptable failures” to prevent sewage dumping across Cornwall and the South West’s beaches and waterways.
Yorkshire Water begins phase two of £1.3 million Pool-in-Wharfedale storm overflow project
Yorkshire Water is set to begin phase two of its £1.3 million storm overflow project in Pool-in-Wharfedale, which will reduce the number and duration of discharges into the river Wharfe, improving both the environment and water quality in the river.
Northumbrian Water - £17.5 million investment at 6 sewage treatment sites supports local watercourses
Northumbrian Water has invested more than £17 million in upgrades at six sewage treatment sites, helping to protect water quality in local watercourses.
Supply chain and procurement - Scottish Water Chief says "future should be one of true partnering, not client and supplier"
Looking ahead to its major SR27 procurement, Scottish Water Chief Executive Alex Plant says that the future should be one of true partnering, not client and supplier, by collaborating and sharing resources and knowledge, working as one team to challenge and innovate.
Exeter’s pioneering research centre wins prestigious sustainability award
The South West Water/ University of Exeter Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) has won Sustainable Lab of the Year at the Lab Innovation Awards 2024 in recognition of its sustainability achievements.
Thames Water completes major £78 million Swindon infrastructure upgrades
Thames Water has completed two major infrastructure projects in Swindon, with the £78 million investment future-proofing its waste and water network for residents.
South West Water completes sewer scheme in Exmouth as part of £38 million improvement plans
South West Water has completed a scheme to replace a section of sewer in Exmouth and protect customers and the environment from potential pollutions.
Southern Water Christmas week water outtage - CEO warns similar incidents cannot be ruled out in future
Following a supply outtage which saw around 58,000 Southern Water customers left without water supply in the week before Christmas, CEO Lawrence Gosden has warned that similar incidents cannot be ruled out in future.
Scottish Water completes first phase of major £10 million+ sewer upgrade project
Scottish Water has completed the first phase of a major £10 million-plus sewer upgrade project - more than a kilometre of temporary pipeline has been dismantled and removed with the newly relined rising main once again carrying pressurised waste water for treatment.
Yorkshire Water recruits largest ever graduate cohort
Yorkshire Water is recruiting 27 graduates, its largest cohort ever, to fill a range of roles as it prepares for its next investment period
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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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