United Utilities trials UK water sector first with 3D-printed concrete wastewater chamber
In a first in the UK water industry, United Utilities and tech innovators ChangeMaker 3D have successfully demonstrated the use of 3D concrete printed components – with significant carbon, cost and labour savings.
Drought - Yorkshire Water begins temporary water transfer scheme to protect Worth Valley reservoir stocks
Yorkshire Water has begun laying a temporary water pipe over moorland to transfer water from Calderdale to the Worth Valley – the utility is also applying to the Environment Agency for a number of drought permits for reservoirs in North West Yorkshire.
Price Review 2024 - Ofwat expects water companies to deliver all projects worth £200m-plus via Direct Procurement for Customers
Ofwat has published new guidance setting out its expectation for water companies in England and Wales to deliver all projects worth £200 million-plus via Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) in their business plans for the 2024 Price Review.
Environment Agency seeks independent members for Yorkshire flood committee
The Environment Agency is looking for three new independent members to join the Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).
Connected digital twins make energy, water and telecoms infrastructure more resilient to flooding
The National Digital Twin programme, part of Centre for Digital Built Britain, wanted to create an interactive demonstrator tool to help show how connected digital twins can make energy, water and telecoms infrastructure more resilient to flooding due to climate change.
Ofwat publishes new guidance for development of strategic regional water resource solutions
Ofwat has published new guidance setting out the process for the next stage of the process for water companies to investigate and develop strategic water resource solutions that benefit customers, protect and enhance the environment and benefit wider society.
Irish Water publishes new guide for construction industry on better water conservation and resuse
Irish Water has launched a new guide for the construction industry - Water Stewardship and Sustainability in Construction Sector - outlining how businesses can better conserve and reuse water.
Northumbrian Water tenders £120 million AMP7 contract for Howdon sewage treatment works upgrade
Northumbrian Water has gone out to tender with an AMP7 contract for an upgrade to its Howdon Sewage Treatment Works (STW) worth an estimated £120 million in total.
Industry and investment experts to give evidence to House of Lords Ofwat inquiry
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will continue its inquiry on the work of Ofwat, the UK’s water regulator, by taking evidence from industry and infrastructure investment experts.
London Flood Review report sets out recommendations for capital’s future flooding resilience
The independent London Flood Review commissioned by Thames Water examining the severe flooding that affected many parts of London in July 2021 has now concluded and been published today.