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Scottish Water uses sniffer dogs to track down hard to find hidden leaks in rural areas
Scottish Water is using sniffer dogs to help find leaking water mains in some rural areas in Scotland - the dogs have recently successfully identified hard to find hidden leaks with the discovery of 21 suspected leaks in the Borders and East Lothian.
Southern Water announces upcoming £400m AMP8 procurement for pump supply, install, maintenance, repair and hire programme
Southern Water has published a Periodic Indicative Notice announcing its upcoming £400 million AMP8 procurement process for its pump supply, install, maintenance, repair and hire programme.
South West Water carries out major upgrade to sewer network in Modbury
South West Water has carried out a major upgrade to the main sewer in Modbury, which will make sure the village’s wastewater network is fit for the future.
Southern Water tenders £56.4 million AMP7/8 contract for Screens and Screen Handling
Southern Water has gone out to tender with an AMP7/8 framework contract for Screens and Screen Handling worth an estimated £56.4 million.
RAPID programme - Mendip Quarries Strategic Resource Option gets go-ahead for Gate three funding
Ofwat Chief Executive David Black has written to Wessex Water and South West Water to inform them that the Mendip Quarries strategic resource option (SRO) should continue to receive development funding for Gate three in the RAPID programme.
United Utilities seeks supplier interest for upcoming AMP8/9 network modelling consultancy tender
United Utilities is inviting interested suppliers to submit expressions of interest in its upcoming AMP8 procurement for modelling consultants for Water Network, Water Quality and Wastewater Network modelling.
Galliford Try reports positive performance and £3.7 billion order book in latest trading update
Galliford Try Holdings plc, the UK construction group, has reported a positive performance and £3.7 billion order book in latest trading update for the half year period from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023.
Welsh Government extends tender deadline for £multi-million-pound utilities work at Bro Tahan development
The Welsh Government has further extended the tender deadline for utilities work at the 1200 acre Bro Tathan development site.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs updates insolvency legislation for water companies in England and Wales
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has quietly amended insolvency legislation to update the Special Administration Regime for water companies in England and Wales.
Yorkshire Water completes new £1.7 million water main in Catterick
Yorkshire Water has completed the installation of a new £1.7 million water main to improve the resilience of its network in Catterick and the delivery of potable water to customers.
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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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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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