Pressure from EAC pushes Government to publish faster response to OEP annual assessment report
The Government has agreed to accelerate publishing its response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP) annual assessment report, following pressure from the Environmental Audit Committee.
Ofwat rejects Amazon appeal against Severn Trent’s refusal for effluent discharge consent
Ofwat has rejected an appeal by Amazon against Severn Trent’s decision to refuse its application to discharge trade effluent from its distribution site to Branton Wastewater Treatment Works.
Scottish Water - major investment in Marchmont waste water network incorporates wildflower meadow
A multi-million pound investment by Scottish Water in Edinburgh’s waste water network has been marked by a community effort to sow the seeds of what will become a large wild meadow above the site of a key project.
Welsh Water declares ‘Developing Drought’ status for Mid and South Ceredigion
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has declared ‘Developing Drought’ status for the area served by the Mid and South Ceredigion water network, due to the levels of water stored in the area’s reservoirs.
Copernicus: exceptionally dry spring in parts of north-western Europe and second-warmest May globally
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) is reporting an exceptionally dry spring in parts of north-western Europe and second-warmest May globally.
Environment Agency declares drought status for Yorkshire after driest spring in 132 years
The Environment Agency has today declared drought status in Yorkshire – the county has become the second region to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years.
Southern Water – water efficiency visits in Hampshire could save 3 million litres of water a day
With 600 schools and businesses in Hampshire set to benefit from free water-saving visits to help reduce their bills and improve efficiency, Southern Water estimates that the initiative will save more than 3 million litres of water every day.
Scottish Water completes solar scheme powering waste water treatment in Milnathort
Scottish Water has completed work on a £115,000 solar project at a waste water treatment works which serves customers in and around Milnathort.
NI Water starts work on £6.5 million upgrade at Caugh Hill Water Treatment Works
NI Water has announced that a £6.5 million programme of improvements at its Caugh Hill Water Treatment Works (WTW) is underway.
MOSL publishes Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2024/25
Business retail market operator MOSL has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2025.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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