Water a key issue in Scotland's Land Use Strategy
The Scottish Government has published its first ever Land Use Strategy - identifying water as a key issue.
Government acts to protect green electricity scheme
The Government has published proposals to reduce the financial support available to larger scale solar-produced electricity as part of plans to protect financial support for homes, communities and small businesses.
Anglian Water uses Facebook for region-wide otter survey.
Anglian Water is using Facebook to carry out a region -wide otter survey.
US$40 million water contract win for AECOM
Leading professional technical and management support services provider has been awarded a contract for the construction management of DC Water's Enhanced Nitrogen Removal Program in Washington.
Veolia Water Industrial Outsourcing Ltd - Uskmouth Power Station
Download the case study. Water companies oppose Ofwat competition proposals
Ofwat has commissioned five independent reports on the role of system operators in bringing more competition into the water sector. The water companies were almost all opposed to the idea which was first proposed by Ofwat in July last year.
First tidal power array in Scotland
The Scottish Government has approved ScottishPower Renewables’ plans to develop a 10MW tidal power array in The Sound of Islay on Scotland’s west coast. The project, the first of its kind in the world, envisages generating enough renewable electricity to power the equivalent of the whole island.
Chemineer mixers save up to 85% energy
A comparison study has demonstrated that Chemineer impeller mixers can save up to 85% energy in anoxic zones. Taking a typical water industry site with a total tank volume of 2861 m3, the annual energy cost of Chemineer’s SC3 impeller was £1,804 compared to the annual energy consumption of £ 12,781 when using a submersible mixer.
Scottish Government publishes atlas of Scotland’s seas
A new atlas of
Water UK publishes response to Scottish hydro consultation
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water and wastewater companies at national and EU level, has published its response to the Scottish Government consultation on Scottish Water: 'Building a Hydro Nation.' The consultation included proposals for Scottish Water to develop its commercial activities, to take on new functions and addressed how such developments might be financed.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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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