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New report: annual IT spend by European utilities to reach $18.4bn by 2019
Total year-end IT spending by western European utilities is expected to reach $18.4 billion by 2019, according to a new IT spending forecast report.
United Utilities: 16 new turbines will create England's largest onshore wind farm
Planning permission has been granted for Scout Moor two - creating England's largest onshore wind farm.
Yorkshire Water fits giant screw pumps as part of £16m Hull flood protection scheme
Yorkshire Water is about to reach a major milestone on its plans to install a new state-of-the-art surface water pumping station to provide protection to around 15,000 properties in Bransholme and Kingswood.
Sutton and East Surrey Water to start work on £450K mains scheme
Work on a £450,000 water mains scheme in Leatherhead for Sutton and East Surrey Water gets underway next month.
Wastewater discharge costs Southern Water £187K in fine and costs
Southern Water appeared at Chichester Crown Court yesterday for sentencing following one charge from the Environment Agency of breaching its environmental permits.
Yorkshire Water awards phosphorus removal contract
Yorkshire Water has awarded a contract for full-scale phosphorus removal trials at Bolsover sewage treatment/wastewater treatment works to Bluewater Bio using its high rate filter technology FilterClear.
Severn Trent Water improves network management with better asset data
Severn Trent Water has improved the accuracy of its network asset data by introducing an innovative approach using mobile GIS (Geographical Information System) from Esri UK.
CIWEM NI– fundraising for WaterAid
The Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management (CIWEM) Northern Ireland branch recently made a very generous donation of £5,095 to WaterAid.
WRc to hold pesticide forum
WRc, one of the UK’s leading innovation consultancies in the water sector, is holding a free-to-attend pesticide forum in November.
New proposals for cross-border co-operation on energy between Scotland and Ireland
A suite of detailed reports has been published today concerning the coordinated development of offshore electricity grid and marine renewable energy projects between the jurisdictions of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video. -
What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
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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- Severn Trent unlocks new value from its energy usage - offsetting income while advancing sustainability goals
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