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Ofwat issues final guidance on sewers transfer appeal process
Water regulator Ofwat has issued final guidance on the appeals process concerning the upcoming transfer of private sewers, lateral drains and pumping stations in England and Wales.
Environment Agency starts work to protect wildlife from flooding
The Environment Agency is starting work at RSPB Minsmere this month to continue protection from flooding to internationally important flora and fauna, including bitterns, avocets and marsh sow-thistle.
Thames Water in £7M bid to become UK's biggest solar power generator
Thames Water is aiming to become Britain’s biggest on-site solar power producer and industrial user after signing a ground-breaking £7 million deal to install photovoltaic systems large enough to cover 15 football pitches at three key sites in London.
Cyprus and Croatia top EU rankings for bathing water quality
Water at nearly all Europe's coastal and inland bathing sites is clean enough to bathe and swim in, despite a slight decrease in quality.
Windermere flooding plans go on display
United Utilities' £5m plans to clean-up The Glebe in Windemere go on display today.
Mayor must act to cut flood risk in London
The Mayor should use his leadership to press forward action to address the serious risk of flood damage and potential loss of life London faces if there is severe rainfall, a new report from the London Assembly says today.
€7bn available for new round of EU cutting-edge research grants
The EU is making around €7bn available in its latest call for research proposals focuses on innovation and getting good ideas to market. The funding is part of the €53bn available through the current research funding programme for 2007 to 2013.
House of Lords Committee launches new water inquiry
The House of Lords EU Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment Committee has today invited contributions to its new inquiry into EU Freshwater Policy.
New Pipe Weight Calculator now available on FT Pipeline Systems website
A new pipe weight calculator has been added to the FT Pipeline Systems website.
Climate Committee warns UK water sector “near the edge”
The Committee on Climate Change has warned the Government that the UK water sector is near its limits in coping with climate change in its newly-published second progress report.
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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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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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