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Welsh Water completes wastewater investment schemes
Welsh Water has recently completed a number of investment schemes to improve its wastewater networks.
Welsh Water completes £7 million water treatment project
Yesterday marked the completion of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s £7 million investment project to enhance the treatment process at Penybont water treatment works.
Welsh Water completes £2 million internal flooding investment
Welsh Water has completed an extensive £2 million scheme that will tackle wastewater flooding affecting properties in the Upton area of Chester.
Water UK calls for strong competition framework
Water UK, the organisation which represents all UK water and wastewater companies at national and EU level,is calling on the Government to put a formal competition governance framework in place for the water sector.
Water company fined for polluting Cornish stream with sewage
South West Water has been ordered to pay £7,299 in fines and costs after a sewage treatment works in North Cornwall polluted a tributary of the River Ottery. The case was brought by the Environment Agency.
Waste companies urged to stay within the law
United Utilities is reminding businesses to stick to agreed limits regarding trade effluent consent after a Cheshire business was fined £15,000 for breaking the law.
VWS (UK) Ltd is a RoSPA Gold Medal award winner
VWS (UK) Ltd is celebrating winning one of the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards in 2010. VWS (UK) Ltd comprises Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, ELGA Process Water and ELGA LabWater.
VT Group abandons its bid for Mouchel takeover
VT Group told the London Stock Exchange this morning that it has decided not make an offer for consultant Mouchel.
VolkerLaser buys concrete repair contractor out of administration
VolkerLaser, part of the VolkerWessels Dutch construction group, has bought family-run waterproofing and concrete repair contractor Quickseal out of administration for £300,000.
United Utilities to sell United Utilities Australia
United Utilities has announced that it is to sell United Utilities Australia to a consortium led by Mitsubishi Corporation.
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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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