Sewage pollution in river costs Anglian Water £29,000 in court
Anglian Water has been fined £18,000, ordered to pay £10,957.80 in costs to the Environment Agency and a victim surcharge of £170 for the release of raw sewage into a river which went on for several hours.
Southern Water response to public reports of sewage around Hayling Island
Southern Water has published details of its response to a series of reports from the public to the Environment Agency (EA) throughout Friday night alleging sewage in the sea around Hayling Island and Pagham.
Thames Tunnel consultation goes into extra time
Thames Water has extended its 14-week public consultation on the Thames Tunnel by almost a month to give people more opportunity to have their say.
New sewer to protect Portland homes
A project to alleviate sewage flooding in an area of Portland has been completed almost two months ahead of schedule.
Wessex Water reaches flood relief investment milestone
Almost 200 homes in Dorset have been safeguarded from flooding thanks to a programme of works to improve the county’s sewerage system.
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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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