Government will protect major infrastructure, flood protection and coastal management spend
Black & Veatch win Sutton and East Surrey Water refurbishment contract
Black & Veatch has been selected by Sutton and East Surrey Water to undertake the second phase of a major refurbishment programme at its Bough Beech water treatment works (WTW) in Kent.
Otters back from the brink of extinction in England
A new report from the Environment Agency has revealed how the otter has fought its way back from the brink of extinction in England.
Energy Secretary confirms Severn Barrage now on hold
In a written statement to the House of Commons issued this morning, Energy Secretary Chris Huhn has announced plans to expand the UK’s nuclear power generation capability and shelve plans for a tidal barrage across the river Severn.
Severn Barrage scheme to be scrapped
The Government is expected to announce today that the proposed Severn Barrage scheme to generate renewable energy is to be scrapped.
Business professionals call for mandatory reporting on greenhouse gas emissions
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), the UK’s largest environmental professional association representing over 15,000 practitioners, lhas launched new research calling on Government to introduce mandatory reporting on greenhouse gas emissions.
Thames Water fined for silt pollution caused by leaking water main
Britain’s largest water company, Thames Water Utilities Limited, has been ordered to pay more than £10,000 after pleading guilty to one offence of causing silt to enter a tributary of the Bydemill Brook in Wiltshire in 2008.
Grontmij scoops £4 million Thames Water SCADA replacement contract.
Leading European engineering consultancy Grontmij has been awarded a £4 million contract for the programme and project management of Thames Water’s high profile Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) project.
UK energy system set for radical overhaul
In a speech to the TUC’s annual Climate Change Conference yesterday, Energy Secretary Chris Huhn said that the Government is planning to radically reshape the UK energy system.
UK nature in the red: who will pay?
The UK Government needs to play an active role alongside the Big Society when it comes to protecting wildlife in an age of austerity, conservationists have warned.
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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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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
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