United Utilities starts work on £17m upgrade of Warrington WwTW to improve water quality in the Manchester Ship Canal
United Utilities has started work on a £17 million upgrade at its Warrington South wastewater treatment works to improve water quality in the Manchester Ship Canal.
NI Water awards £15 million contract for Water and Wastewater Network Services
NI Water has awarded a major £15 million contract for Water and Wastewater Network Services, including responsibility for the clearing of sewer blockages, cleaning of sewers and spillages, along with reactive and proactive pump cleaning and general tankering activities.
Severn Trent to invest £1.4 million in new water pipes in Mickle Trafford
Severn Trent is investing £1.4 million to upgrade water pipes in Mickle Trafford and secure the water supply for generations to come.
Cunliffe report – recommendations broadly welcomed by wider water sector organisations
The recommendations set out in the report of the Independent Water Commission yesterday have been broadly welcomed by organisations across the wider water sector.
Thames Water's hosepipe ban comes into effect today
Thames Water’s Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban), for areas it supplies with a postcode starting with OX, GL, SN and RG4, RG8 and RG9, has come into effect today.
Scottish Water tenders £7.1 million contract for supply and delivery of powder activated carbon
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the supply and delivery of powder activated carbon for water treatment worth an estimated £7.1 million (ex VAT).
Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water sector since privatisation - Government says “Ofwat has failed customers"
Ofwat is to be abolished and replaced by one single water regulator responsible for the entire water system, the Government has announced today.
Southern Water reports successful conclusion of two-year Turnaround Plan
Southern Water has reported the successful conclusion of its two-year Turnaround Plan – the company’s Final Update Report highlights how it has delivered “a short sharp boost in performance over 24 months” in the areas customers have said are most important to them.
Scottish Water - £1.3 million solar scheme powering almost 1/3 of Alloa WwTW energy requirements
Almost a third of the energy needed to power a waste water treatment works (WWTW) serving thousands of people in and around Alloa is now being provided by a £1.3 million solar scheme at the site.
Cambridge Water launches biggest mains rehabilitation project to date
Cambridge Water, part of South Staffordshire Water Plc, is launching its biggest mains rehabilitation project to date – the major scheme set to improve pipelines and save water.
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Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
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.
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