Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
Europe set for more rain and drought by 2050
The European Environment Agency is predicting that Europe will be an average 1.5° warmer in the period 2021-2050 and an average 3° warmer in the period 2071 to 2100, compared with temperatures between 1960-1990.
Environment Agency reduces water levels on Somerset moors
The dry weather over the last few days has allowed the Environment Agency to start work on reducing the amount of water currently lying on the Somerset Levels.
Murphy Group joins British Water
Engineering group J. Murphy & Sons Limited has become a member of British Water in a bid to further increase its profile in the water & wastewater sector.
Severn Trent hits the bottle to make electricity
Severn Trent Water is working with Derby City Trading Standards to turn counterfeit alcohol into electricity.
Costain to build new water main for Northumbrian Water
Engineering firm Costain has won a significant contract to build a new duplicate raw water main for Northumbrian Water from an existing intake point at Ovingham on the River Tyne, west of Newcastle, to Horsley treatment works.
Union claims closure of reservoirs responsible for drought
GMB, the union for water workers, has said that the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee must call private water companies, the Environment Agency and Ofwat to account for allowing parts of the UK to run short of water.
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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
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What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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