Pennon Group plc increases interim dividend payment despite loss due to parasitic outbreak
Pennon Group has increased its interim dividend payment despite incurring a significant loss following a parasitic outbreak earlier this year, according to its half year financial results to 30 September 2024.
Uisce Éireann marks opening of new €19m reservoir and upgraded water network in Co. Meath
Uisce Éireann has officially marked the completion of a major €19 million investment in Co. Meath which will enhance the security and resilience of the water supply and deliver considerable benefits to the local community and economy.
Anglian Water engineers reach halfway point on East of England’s legacy pipeline project
Anglian Water engineers have reached the halfway point for pipelaying in the East of England multi-million-pound water grid – one of Europe’s biggest environmental projects.
Southern Water nears completion of £2 million Sussex wastewater site upgrade
Southern Water is finalising a major improvement scheme at a West Sussex wastewater treatment works to protect and enhance the local environment.
Water UK launches world-first interactive storm overflows map - all of England’s 14,000+ storm overflows covered
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies, has launched an interactive map showing the operation of every single storm overflow in England.
United Utilities progresses £10.6m fast-track project for upgrades for rural wastewater treatment works across Cumbria to enhance river quality
United Utilities is making rapid progress with a fast-track project to upgrade 21 rural wastewater treatment works across Cumbria to enable them to treat more wastewater during times of heavy rainfall.
Thames Water completes £9.7 million upgrade at Benson Sewage Treatment Works
Thames Water has hosted a visit by Freddie van Mierlo, MP for Henley and Thame, local councillors and Thames 21 to view a recently completed £9.7 million upgrade project at its Benson Sewage Treatment Works.
Severn Trent prepares to install largest pipeline project in UK water network for over a decade
Severn Trent is creating over 440 new jobs to kick off a major £415 million project that will see 870 miles of new water pipes being installed across the region - the most significant water industry investment in water pipes in the last 10 years.
Southern Water progresses £25m+ upgrade at Swalecliffe WwTW
Southern Water has optimised its Swalecliffe Wastewater Treatment Works to increase available storage, reducing storm overflows by 36%. The optimisation cost around 90% less than building a new storm tank and was much less carbon intensive.
NI Water uses innovative FOG technology to identify infrastructure issues in Newry area
NI Water is using innovative FOG technology to identify properties where foul drains, which include drainage from bathrooms and washing machines, are misconnected to the stormwater drains/sewers.
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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
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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