DEFRA publishes new guidance for funding maintenance of SuDS in new developments in England
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published detailed new guidance for funding maintenance of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in new developments in England.
Incoming Chair of Environment Agency to be questioned by EFRA and Environmental Audit committees
The House of Commons EFRA and Environmental Audit committees will jointly hold a pre-appointment hearing tomorrow starting at 10.00am with the Government’s preferred candidate to become Chair of the Environment Agency (EA), Lisa Tennant.
Lords Committee to question Environment Agency CEO on waste crime and drought preparedness
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will revisit its waste crime and drought preparedness inquiries on Wednesday 11 November when it hears from Philip Duffy, Chief Executive, Environment Agency.
New £5 million flood defence scheme for Severn Stoke now fully operational
A new £5 million flood defence scheme which reduces flood risk for homes, businesses and infrastructure in Severn Stoke is fully operational ahead of winter.
Hounslow Council launches early market engagement for forthcoming procurement of £500 million District Heat Network
The London Borough of Hounslow has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise ahead of the forthcoming procurement of the £500 million Hounslow District Heat Network using heat recovery from Thames Water's Mogden Wastewater Treatment Works.
Thames Water launches process to allocate initial tranche of £600m after creditors approve £2.4 billion increase in further funding
Thames Water Utilities Ltd ( TWUL) has launched the process to allocate an initial tranche of £600 million after receiving creditor consent to increase the maximum amount available under the super senior facility currently entered into with its subsidiary, Thames Water Super Senior Issuer plc to £5.4 billion through the accession of a new lender, Thames Water Super Senior Upsize Issuer plc.
Environment Agency project flags up benefits of Nature-based Solutions on surface water quality
A project commissioned by the Environment Agency’s Chief Scientist’s Group has tested the impact of different Nature-based Solutions (NbS) on surface water quality at a river catchment scale using hydrological modelling.
WMO warns impacts of climate change in 2026 “off the charts” in latest update
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that the impacts of climate change are “off the charts” in 2026 – including sea level and ocean heat at record high levels.
Thames Water set to return to Court with latest recapitalisation plan proposals
Thames Water is set to return to Court in a process beginning late November with its latest recapitalisation plan proposals, according to an update published this morning.
Ofwat updates Environmental Incentives Common Framework
Ofwat has updated its Environmental Incentives Common Framework - new connection rules will apply in England with effect from April 2027.
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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
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