Uisce Éireann launches public consultation on Draft Cork Wastewater Strategy
Uisce Éireann has published the Draft Cork Wastewater Strategy, alongside the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Report and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), for an eight week public consultation running to 19 March 2026.
Northumbrian Water targets £71 million investment to protect County Durham water quality
Northumbrian Water is investing £26.9 millionin enhancements to three of its sites to protect the River Wear, with more than £40 million of environmental work to follow nearby.
Southern Water completes major £7.5m wastewater upgrades
Southern Water has completed major upgrades at two wastewater treatment works in Surrey and West Sussex.
Irish regulator says investment in wastewater remains critical to protecting the environment and supporting growth
The latest Urban Wastewater Treatment Report for 2024 from Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlights areas where continued improvements are needed, pointing out that Uisce Éireann remains committed to addressing these through unprecedented capital investment programme.
Severn Trent completes £6.2 million investment at Monkmoor Sewage Treatment Works
Severn Trent’s Monkmoor Sewage Treatment Works has received a significant upgrade to meet the needs of Shrewsbury’s growing population thanks to a £6.2 million investment.
Climate Change Committee - with more action UK will hit its legally binding climate targets
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released its first assessment of the new Government’s progress on reducing emissions - the independent, statutory body says that with more action UK will hit its legally binding climate targets.
Uisce Éireann invests €6 million in Pettigo wastewater treatment plant
Uisce Éireann investment across County Donegal continues with a wastewater upgrade getting underway this month in Pettigo - significant upgrades will be carried out at the existing wastewater treatment plant in the village.
Yorkshire Water gets planning approval for £1.4 million wetland at Bellerby treatment works
Yorkshire Water is set to construct a new wetland south of its existing wastewater treatment works in Bellerby, North Yorkshire, after planning was approved by North Yorkshire Council.
Uisce Éireann officially open new €139 million landmark Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, have officially opened Uisce Éireann's new €139 million Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant which has ended raw sewage discharge into the Avoca River and supports housing and commercial development opportunities.
Wessex Water progresses work on £35 million expansion of Saltford Water Recycling Plant
Wessex Water is progressing work on its £35 million expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant which will support economic and residential growth in Bath, alongside delivering improved water quality in the River Avon.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
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