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
IUCN calls for forest wealth to be protected
In the week when the coalition government has announced its controversial proposal to sell off England’s forests, the IUCN is calling for more resources to be dedicated to protecting “invaluable forest wealth” and to restoring degraded forest landscapes.
MITIE launches £10m Entrepreneurial Fund
MITIE, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing company, has announced the launch of the ‘MITIE Entrepreneurial Programme’, commencing with its first £10M fund to back management teams with innovative ideas for starting
mutually owned businesses in the United Kingdom.
Third Costain offer values Mouchel at £175 million
The Costain Board has this morning made a “significantly enhanced” proposal for Mouchel which values the consultancy at £175 million.
May Gurney buys Turriff Group for £13M-plus
May Gurney, the infrastructure support services company providing essential maintenance and enhancement services to clients in the public and regulated sectors, has announced this morning that it has acquired Turriff Group Limited one of Scotland's largest utility infrastructure maintenance companies, for a cash consideration of up to £13.6 million.
Quarry company fined £12,500 for water pollution offence
A Co Tyrone Company has been fined £12,500 at Omagh Magistrates’ Court for a water pollution offence.
Thames Water offers amnesty for unbilled water customers
Thames Water, Britain's biggest water company, this morning took the unprecedented step of declaring an amnesty for customers who use water without ever receiving a bill.
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Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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