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Understanding National Water Hygiene EUSR Registration: What it covers and who needs it
One key requirement for many professionals working on the UK water supply is holding a valid National Water Hygiene EUSR Registration. Whether you’re entering the industry or ensuring your team stays compliant, understanding this essential certification - often referred...
New BSI guidance to detect microplastics
New guidance is focused on detecting microplastics in the water supply and ultimately protect consumers from the associated risks.
The announcement comes as UK waterways have been found to contain alarming levels of microplastics.
Water quality. Sampling - Part 27. Guidance...
Water professionals encouraged to take action for change
Water sector professionals need to use their expertise “to be the agents for change”.
That was the message coming from a keynote delivered by Natalie Prosser, chief executive of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), at British Water’s 2025 Spring...
New treatment works attract international praise
Uisce Éireann has successfully completed the construction of the €139 million Arklow Wastewater Treatment plant, eliminating the discharge of raw sewage into the Avoca River.
Arklow was identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as an area where wastewater was...
£24m investment at Worcester Sewage Treatment Works
Severn Trent has unveiled a major £24m investment project for Worcester Sewage Treatment Works – including cutting phosphates to boost river health.
The water company has drawn up a series of improvements to boost efficiency and capacity at the site,...
Vimpex launches Identi-Leak: A water leak detection system to combat costly escapes of water incidents
Vimpex, a UK-based specialist manufacturer of commercial water leak detection equipment, proudly unveils Identi-Leak - an advanced water leak detection system that delivers around-the-clock protection from the increasing risk of escape of water in both commercial and residential environments.
Using...
Thames Water transforms asset management and customer service capabilities with Getac Rugged Tecchnology
Thames Water is in the midst of a multi-year organisational transformation to optimise its asset management and customer service capabilities using technology. A key part of this is the migration of its field-based workforce to a flexible new Android-based...
OCU Group: Trenchless solutions for the water sector
Providing sustainable water solutions with maximum outputs and minimum disruption.
OCU delivers market-leading Trenchless installation services, underpinned by more than 20 years of experience and continuous investment. We have built a nationally scaled in-house Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) capability, supported...
Solving the challenge of data centre cooling water treatment
The extraordinary growth in online financial transactions, gaming and video streaming during the 21st century has created massive demand for high-capacity data centres, with 8.4 million such facilities operating worldwide according to Statistica*.
The annual global power requirement of the...
What’s Smart about burying a Smart Meter?
Smart meters are seen as a significant part of the solution to reducing domestic water usage. Thames Water have recorded post installation savings of 12-17%1. However, existing infrastructure does not provide the best enviroment for this new technology.
Following multiple...
PROFOX sets new benchmark in variable speed precision and flexibility
PROFOX from AUMA Actuators Limited is a new generation electric actuator designed to combine high-performance engineering with intelligent, adaptable control delivered by variable speed actuation capabilities.
PROFOX is built for applications demanding precision, flexibility, and long-term reliability, and delivers significant...
Scottish wastewater to provide sustainable heating
Scottish Water Horizons and SSE Energy Solutions are collaborating on a strategic partnership to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland.
They are looking to identify, develop and deliver innovative heating solutions that will harness the untapped potential of wastewater.
By...
AMP8’s workforce blind spot: Why Water needs a sector-wide passport
By Paul Devlin, CEO, Causeway Technologies
2030 is the most ambitious milestone the UK water sector has ever faced and AMP8 is the moment that will shape whether we deliver. With £100 billion in investment and 100,000 new people joining...
Building resilience from riverbed up
By Alex Vaughan CEO , Costain
Resilience isn’t built in boardrooms or policy papers – it’s built into the very foundations of infrastructure project delivery, says Costain CEO, Alex Vaughan.
For hundreds of years, the River Thames has been a symbol...
First UK ozone treatment to improve river quality
Severn Trent has officially opened a cutting-edge ozone treatment facility in Ludlow, marking a major milestone in its Bathing Waters programme.
The new technology, is a UK first and aims to significantly improve the quality of water in the River...
IE6 motor technology: unlocking efficiency in the water industry
Marek Lukaszczyk, WEG Europe and the Middle East, shares insights into the latest IE6 motor technology and its potential for the water and wastewater industries.
As industries around the world strive to balance motor performance with environmental responsibility, IE efficiency...
Breaking down barriers for endangered fish
Bournemouth Water teamed up on a project designed to protect a critically endangered species.
They collaborated on highly successful tests for a new eel pass design using natural gravel substrate instead of existing plastic alternatives.
European eels are listed as critically...
Wessex Water backs biodiversity drive
Wessex Water marked World Environment Day (5 June) with new partnership funding for aquatic environmental groups.
Their Partners Programme has provided five-year funding to conservation groups throughout the south west for over 20 years.
The initiative has boosted restoration efforts on...
Nick Haskins signs off as Ice Pigging and satellite leak detection come of age
Nick Haskins has officially stepped away from the UK water industry after 30 years, but the technologies he helped bring into the spotlight are now firmly embedded in water utilities’ operational strategies.
From championing Ice Pigging when it was still...
PROFOX Sets New Benchmark for Precision and Flexibility
PROFOX is a new generation of electric actuators from AUMA Actuators Limited that blends high-performance engineering with digital intelligence, modular flexibility, and robust durability, whilst adding value through increasing the service life of infrastructure.
AUMA’s PROFOX series is purpose-built for...
AUMA SEVEN HiMod – Advanced Modulation Delivering EN 15714-2 Class D Continuous Duty
The AUMA SEVEN HiMod, a state-of-the-art actuator is redefining industrial automation, integrating advanced modulation techniques with cutting-edge digital diagnostics, connectivity, and sustainable design to meet the evolving demands of Industry 4.0.
In industrial environments where even minor disruptions can lead...
Extra protection for Bournemouth coastline
A £30 million investment to help further protect Blue Flag beaches in and around Bournemouth is nearing the finishing line.
A major overhaul of the Dorset town’s primary water recycling centre - which treats sewage from approximately local 180,000 people...
USING SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY TO PRIORITISE LIMITED LEAKAGE REDUCTION RESOURCES MANX UTILITIES 2024 CASE STUDY
Water scarcity is a growing global concern, and the Isle of Man is no exception. Faced with the dual challenges of drought and high water demand, the Manx Utilities Authority turned to innovative solutions to address its water leakage...
Badger Meter UK Awarded Framework with Northern Ireland Water
Badger Meter UK Ltd is proud to announce our recent success in being appointed as an official supplier on the Northern Ireland Water Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA) Framework—IF009A.
Following a competitive public procurement process, this award positions Badger Meter...
Watertrain expands training portfolio with EUSR Water Hygiene and SHEA Water Courses
Watertrain, the UK’s leading provider of water industry training, apprenticeships and qualifications, has announced the launch of two mandatory, EUSR-accredited courses to its growing portfolio of industry-recognised programmes.
SHEA Water and EUSR Water Hygiene are now available for delivery with...
Adler & Allan acquire drainage and civil engineering experts Glanville Environmental
Adler & Allan, a leading environmental services business backed by Goldman Sachs, has acquired drainage and civil engineering specialists, Glanville Environmental, to further enhance its ability to tackle environmental challenges such as reducing pollution and managing water resources in...
Aganova Joins Forces with Microsoft, Uisce Éireann, and SUEZ to Reduce Water Loss in Dublin
Aganova collaborates with Uisce Éireann, SUEZ, and Microsoft to launch an innovative leak
detection and repair initiative in Dublin, inspecting 40 km of strategic pipelines over 11 months to reduce water network losses.
Aganova, a global leader in advanced leak detection...
New white paper from Schneider Electric highlights the urgent need for digitalisation in water and wastewater
White paper, The Digital Wave: Transitioning from Legacy to Digital Solutions in Water Management, presents actionable insights generated by a working group of 17 water industry leaders from across Europe.
A new white paper from Schneider Electric, the global provider...
AUMA Actuators Limited celebrates best ever trading year through major UK water industry success
AUMA Actuators Limited is celebrating another record trading year, having secured framework agreements with all of the UK’s major water companies. This milestone solidifies AUMA’s position as a leading provider of electric valve actuators to the UK’s water and...
SUEZ unveils innovative UK Smart Operations Centre in Maidenhead
SUEZ, a global leader in circular solutions for water and waste, is launching its unique UK Smart Operations Centre (SOC) in Maidenhead. This cutting-edge facility reinforces SUEZ's dedication to smart metering and sustainable solutions, reflecting the increasing deployment of...
