Reduction in water abstractions helps protect stream
Affinity Water is reducing the amount of water it takes from the environment through abstractions by eighteen million litres per day (18Ml/d) at one of its pumping stations near Watton-at-Stone in Hertfordshire.
The pumping station...
Politicians learn about blockages problem
MP Andrew Jones and Leader of Harrogate Council Richard Cooper joined Yorkshire Water engineers on a routine blockage inspection of the town’s sewers. The event was held before the General Election was announced.
Harrogate is...
Video presses home the safety message
A hard-hitting video produced by Wessex Water and showing how loved ones could be killed due to the careless actions of drivers negotiating roadworks is to be shown to visitors to the offices of...
Agreement leads the way for intelligent water operations
Hydrosave, the leading specialists for leak detection and water conservation, has agreed an exclusive distributor agreement with Visenti PTE Ltd, a Xylem business, from Singapore.
Focused on the UK water and waste sectors, the distributor...
Multi-million pound investment in water supply
South Staffs Water has completed a multi-million project as part of its commitment to providing a high-quality water supply.
Michael Fabricant, MP for Lichfield, joined South Staffs Water employees, contractors and partners at an official...
Considerate water company is honoured
Thames Water has secured an industry award for its considerate construction schemes in the City of London.
The company, which provides water and waste services to 15 million people, picked up a Gold Award in...
Severn Trent puts forward ideas on how regulatory framework could develop
Severn Trent Water has outlined its views on how incentives can be further developed to drive companies to deliver improved customer service, better value and a sustainable agenda.
In the second of its Charting a...
UK firm’s software wins key Australian business award
SEAMS, a UK-based software company, has in partnership with AECOM won a major award with its Australian client Icon Water.
The company and engineering consultancy AECOM were jointly appointed by Icon Water, who provide water...
Water company ‘one of best employers for women’
Yorkshire Water has been ranked as one of the top 50 best employers of women in the UK.
The accolade has come from The Times, which has recognised Yorkshire Water in its annual Top 50...
Lab starts work
Southern Water’s new laboratory has started work, testing hundreds of chemical and microbiology samples each day.
The lab, run by ALS Environmental, plays a vital role in ensuring that the company’s drinking water always meets...