More initiatives planned to protect coastal ecosystems and strengthen coastal resilience
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced details of two new intitiatives aimed at protecting coastal ecosystems and strengthening coastal resilience – the creation of a major intertidal habitat at Thorney Island and a pioneering marine restoration initiative to revive native kelp beds along England’s northeast coast.
Jacobs appointed to support national Ecosystem Survey delivery for UK's Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment
Jacobs has been selected by Natural England and Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) to provide coordination and field delivery services for the England Ecosystem Survey – the country’s largest ever field survey.
European Union dismisses lawsuits brought by pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors against Extended Producer Responsibility
The General Court of the European Union has decided to dismiss as inadmissible the lawsuits brought by pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies and associations against the provisions on extended producer responsibility (EPR) in the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD).
Yorkshire Water fined £733,000 after polluting country park stream
Yorkshire Water was yesterday fined £733,333, plus costs and victim surcharges for polluting a Chesterfield country park stream three times in less than a year.
United Utilities launches long-term Power Purchase Agreements tender
United Utilities has launched a long-term Power Purchase Agreements tender - the tender supports the water and waste water company’s drive to reduce its operational carbon emissions in line with its ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
RSE appoints experienced former Scottish Water exec as operations director
Water technology firm RSE has appointed experienced former Scottish Water executive Kes Juskowiak as its new operations director - in his role, Kes will focus on accelerating the adoption of RSE’s treatment solutions – both in the UK and in overseas markets.
Ovarro expands EnigmaREACH UK roll-out
Ovarro’s end-to-end leakage detection system, EnigmaREACH, has entered its fifth UK strategic deployment, as water companies adopt the proven technology to meet ambitious water loss targets.
Borough Council Kings Lynn and West Norfolk tenders £134,000 contract for foul water drainage consultant
The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk has gone out to tender with a contract for a foul water drainage consultant with an estimated total value of £134,400 including VAT.
Southern Water awards £3.2 million+ AMP8 contract for household and non-household water efficiency audits
Southern Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for household and non-household water efficiency audits, including the supply and installation of water-saving devices and delivery of tailored customer engagement services, with an estimated value of c £3.293 million (including VAT).
Thames Water - £20 million upgrade to Chesham STW boosts water quality in the River Chess
Thames Water’s £20 million upgrade to the Chesham Sewage Treatment Works that has cut phosphorous levels by 85 per cent has already had “a measurable impact on water quality” in the River Chess.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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- Thames Water seeks third parties proposals for solutions covering water resources, demand management or leakage services
- Northumbrian Water partnership embarks on £2.3 million Gateshead flood reduction project
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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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