Environment Agency calls for better interconnectivity between UK water companies
The Environment Agency has called for the upcoming AMP6 price review round for water company business plans to include better interconnectivity between the utilities.
Europe urged to improve water efficiency
Europe needs to redouble efforts in using water more efficiently to avoid undermining its economy, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Gorbachev calls for urgent action on global water crisis
Former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev has called for urgent action on the global water crisis at the opening of the World Water Forum in Marseilles.
Drought - water companies say UK water use is "unsustainable"
The water companies have described current UK water use as unsustainable in the face of ongoing drought conditions.
Infrastructure growth steady as construction output struggles
The latest economic report from the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) shows that infrastructure is bucking the trend as challenging market conditions within the construction sector continue.
Charities say no to Osborne’s "countryside-wrecking plans for growth at any cost"
A coalition of charities has set out ‘red lines’ for the Government’s controversial reform of the planning system, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) The charities say that “George Osborne’s countryside-wrecking plans for growth at any cost must be stopped.”
State of the art £130M water treatment works open in Edinburgh
Scottish Water’s new state of the art £130 million Glencorse Water Treatment Works supplying 450,000 customers across Edinburgh and Midlothian went into service today.
New thermal water source for Bath
Engineers have completed work to drill a borehole in Bath to provide the city with a new supply of thermal water.
Drought permit agreed for South East’s largest reservoir
The Environment Agency has agreed a Drought Permit to help refill Bewl Water reservoir following the driest twelve months for 36 years.
IPC accepts Able Marine Energy Park application for examination
The Infrastructure Planning Commission has accepted for examination an application from Able Humber Ports Ltd for proposed port facilities located at Killingholme, Humberside.
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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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