Rivers Trust – new report warns “our rivers are in a desperate state of affairs”
The Rivers Trust has published its State of Our Rivers 2024 Report – and the NGO is warning that “our rivers are in a desperate state of affairs” and “things haven’t improved" since its last report in 2021.
Thames Water - new report shows East London river gets “good to excellent” water quality WFD ranking
A new report has found that Channelsea River and River Lea in East London have ‘good to excellent’ water quality in accordance with Water Framework Directive classifications.
Toxic cocktails of chemical pollution found at over 1,600 river and groundwater sites across England
New analysis conducted by the Wildlife and Countryside Link and The Rivers Trustof official Environment Agency data has revealed the worrying scale of chemical cocktail pollution in rivers and other freshwater sites across England.
Environment Agency launches 2nd consultation on water discharge proposal change at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station
The Environment Agency has launched a second 4-week consultation on a proposed change to discharge water at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station near Bridgwater.
NAO warns serious weaknesses limit DEFRA’s ability to make evidence-based decisions and understand wider impacts of its regulatory approach
The National Audit Office (NAO) is warning of serious weaknesses which are currently limiting the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs’ ability to make evidence-based decisions about where to deploy its resources, and to understand wider impacts of its regulatory approach.
United Utilities invests £50m in innovative wastewater treatment process to improve River Bollin
United Utilities is making a £50 million investment at Macclesfield Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) which will use innovative technology to help improve water quality in the River Bollin.
Environment Agency says 2021 environmental performance by water companies in England “worst seen for years”
According to the newly-released Regulating for people, the environment and growth, 2021 (RPEG) annual report by the Environment Agency, the environmental performance of the water companies in England was the worst seen for years.
Anglian Water awards £7m+ river restoration contract
Anglian Water has awarded an AMP7 contract for river restoration works worth an estimated £7,204,000.
South East Rivers Trust explains how Downstream Defender technology protects waterways & wildlife in Richmond Park
Hear Dr Samantha Hughes, Senior Water and Land Stewardship Officer at the South East Rivers Trust, part of the Beverley Brook Catchment Partnership project, explain how Hydro International's Downstream Defender technology is helping to improve the status of Beverley Brook which runs through Richmond Park.
Downstream Defender® protects waterways and wildlife in Richmond Park from stormwater runoff
Hydro International explains how its Downstream Defender® solution is protecting waterways and wildlife in Richmond Park from urban road and stormwater runoff.
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Invertek Drives hits three million milestone - energy-saving VFD technology drives sustainability efforts
Manufacturer of variable frequency drive (VFD) technology Invertek Drives Ltd has celebrated producing its three millionth VFD - just three years after the two-million milestone, demonstrating rapidly growing demand for its energy-saving solutions. -
Future Water announces winners of prestigious awards for innovation and excellence in the water sector
Future Water Association, a leading organisation driving transformation within the water sector, has announced the recipients of its esteemed awards, recognising the outstanding people contributing to the industry. -
BPF Pipes Group’s Future Industry Group to focus on skills and sustainability
New Chair of the BPF Pipes Group’s Future Industry Group Paul Grills has set out plans for 2024, which include improving the skills of those within and outside the pipes industry. -
Engineering & Operations Director Dave Thompson at HUBER Technology UK looks at challenges facing UK water sector
Engineering & Operations Director Dave Thompson draws on 30 years of experience at HUBER Technology UK, to look at challenges facing the UK water sector.
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