Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for Office for Environmental Protection
Dame Helen Ghosh has been named as the preferred candidate to succeed Dame Glenys Stacey as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection.
Northumbrian Water Group appoints new Assets Director.
Northumbrian Water Group has appointed Blair Mitchell as its new Assets Director.
United Utilities appoints new County Business Lead for wastewater in Cheshire
United Utilities has appointed a new County Business Lead to oversee its wastewater operations in Cheshire.
Pennon Group creates new Chief Asset Officer role to strengthen long-term resilience and performance
Pennon has today announced the appointment of Ian Christie, currently Managing Director - Water Services, Capital Delivery and Asset Planning at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, to a newly created role of Chief Asset Officer (CAO) for Pennon Group.
Affinity Water appoints Mark Garth as new Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Water has announced the appointment of Mark Garth as Chief Executive Officer and executive director of Affinity Water. He will join Affinity Water as CEO during the first half of 2026, following his notice period.
Pennon Group appoints current Affinity Water CEO Keith Haslett as new Group Chief Executive
Pennon Group has announced the appointment of Keith Haslett, currently the CEO of Affinity Water, as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director.
Chief Operating Officer at AtkinsRéalis Philip Hoare joins Balfour Beatty as Group Chief Executive
Philip Hoare has today joined international infrastructure group Balfour Beatty as Group Chief Executive – his appointment to succeed Leo Quinn, who is stepping down after over 10 years as Group Chief Executive was announced in March 2025.
British Water announces appointment of new Chair and new Chair for UK Forum
British Water has announced two new appointments - Stephen Slessor as its new Chair and Evangelos Petropoulos as the new Chair for its UK Forum.
Water Industry Commission for Scotland appoints David Satti as Chief Executive
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has announced the appointment of David Satti as its new permanent CEO, following a competitive recruitment process.
National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority appoints Chief Executive Officer of NISTA
The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has today announced the appointment of Becky Wood as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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