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Uisce Éireann invests record €1.3 billion-plus in 2024 in water services for Ireland
Uisce Éireann has published its Annual Report for 2024 which shows that the utility invested a record €1.372 billion in critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
EAC to hear how regulators will help prevent UK housebuilding from undermining nature goals
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will hear from environmental and housing regulators today on their roles in helping to deliver the Government’s housebuilding agenda while supporting nature recovery.
United Utilities starts work on £5 million upgrade to increase capacity at its Bexton Road storm overflow
United Utilities has started work on upgrading its Bexton Road storm overflow capacity to reduce the number of times that the overflow operates during heavy rain.
Southern Water invests £8.2 million in Kent treatment site upgrade
Southern Water is investing £8.2 million in an upgrade at its Rainham Wastewater Treatment Works in Kent improve its storm storage capacity at the site.
Ofwat consults on proposed licence condition to improve asset management maturity of water companies
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposal to introduce a licence condition to improve asset management maturity of water companies.
United Utilities invests £48 million in upgrade at Lancaster WwTW to improve water quality in Morecambe Bay
United Utilities is investing £48 million to upgrade Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Works and improve water quality in Morecambe Bay.
Scottish Water invests almost £1 million in major new solar scheme at Milngavie
Scottish Water has invested nearly £1 million in a major new solar scheme at Milngavie which is helping to provide clean water to over 700,000 customers in Glasgow.
Curio Group wins major service and maintenance contract with Northern Ireland Water
Curio Group has won a four-year service and maintenance contract with Northern Ireland Water following a competitive tender process. The agreement will see Curio deliver critical infrastructure upgrades and support across multiple water treatment sites in Northern Ireland, reinforcing its position as a trusted leader in service and maintenance of the UK’s water supply.
Huge loss of soil from potato field costs farmer over £40,000 for polluting river
A Taunton potato farmer has been prosecuted by the Environment Agency for causing silt, soil and potatoes to escape from a field and seriously pollute a tributary of the River Tone in Somerset.
Operational Intelligence: the new KPI for water utility companies
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Chris Payne, Co-founder & Director of PureTec Separations Ltd, discusses why operational intelligence is becoming the key to unlocking future performance, resilience and sustainability for the UK water sector.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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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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