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Avove appointed to deliver Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Developer Services Framework
Leading infrastructure and engineering company, Avove, has been awarded a new five-year contract, with the potential to expand this to eight-years, to deliver Developer Services on behalf of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.
After a robust procurement process, Avove has been...
Nanostone Launches CUF|Flow™
A PFAS-free ceramic UF breakthrough that redefines cost and footprint economics in municipal and industrial water.
Acuriant Technologies Inc. today announced the global launch of CUF|Flow™, the newest high-capacity ceramic ultrafiltration (UF) module in its Nanostone brand portfolio. The company...
NSF Launches EU‑MHR Pre‑Assessment Services to Secure 2027 Drinking Water Compliance
New service helps manufacturers avoid market delays as European drinking water regulations take effect on January 1st, 2027
With just 13 months before the EU’s new drinking water regulations take effect, NSF, a global leader in public health and safety...
Vogelsang launches latest biogas feed system: the MixXPump
Leading biogas machinery manufacturer, Vogelsang, has unveiled its latest biogas feed system, the MixXPump.
Compact and flat, it is designed to be easily integrated into existing feed systems, which may be restricted with their original machinery layouts. It also uses...
Southern Water signs new asset monitoring deal
Southern Water has partnered with specialist technology company Samotics to deploy its SAM4 smart condition monitoring system at sites across southern England.
The artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology uses electrical signature analysis (ESA) to help predict when equipment in both...
Portsmouth Water leads the way
Portsmouth Water has been named as a leading water company in England and Wales in Ofwat’s annual Water Company Performance Report.
The report measures water company performance on criteria including customer satisfaction, reducing leakage, supply interruptions and drinking water quality.
Overall...
Europe’s largest valve installation at Merseyside WwTW stops tidal flooding
United Utilities has successfully installed Europe’s largest valve at its Bromborough Wastewater Treatment Works to protect homes and businesses from the risk of tidal flooding.
The installation prevents tidal backflow from entering the system during high tides.
This not only protects...
Scottish Water’s mission to protect precious environment
Scottish Water delivered its largest peatland restoration and woodland creation programme to date last year, helping improve biodiversity and protect source water quality across its landholdings as well as locking up carbon.
A record number of 50 energy efficiency projects...
South East Water surpasses target to cut rural water use
South East Water has exceeded its five-year target for working with other water abstractors to reduce water use in Sussex and Kent.
The initiative helps protect vital water sources and support the long-term sustainability of local farming.
Over the past five...
OCU Group: Award-winning water delivery Celebrating innovation and collaboration in sustainable infrastructure
OCU’s water teams have achieved a series of award wins this year, recognising our commitment to innovation, technical excellence and sustainable delivery across some of the UK’s most complex water infrastructure programmes.
From specialist trenchless equipment to low-carbon solutions, these...
Northumbrian Water elevates customer experience for 4 million customers
Their new collaboration is set to turn the tide on customer experience in the water industry.
Northumbrian Water Group has partnered with a leading customer and employee experience management company to ‘revolutionise’ customer engagement and satisfaction across its service network...
Water consumption savings – cutting out the customer
Running taps, leisurely showers and using hosepipes all contribute massively to the use of water within the home - usage that could use that could be significantly reduced to meet consumption targets.
For most water companies the focus has previously...
Standardisation and DfMA: A collaborative approach to shaping AMP8 Asset Resilience
As AMP8 begins, the UK water industry faces unprecedented expectations around environmental performance, cost-efficiency, and delivery certainty. To meet these goals, utilities and supply-chain partners are increasingly turning to standardisation and off-site construction as tools for improving asset reliability...
UK-first use of MABR system at Shropshire sewage treatment works
Severn Trent’s Monkmoor Sewage Treatment Works in Shropshire has received a significant upgrade to support Shrewsbury’s growing population and support the company’s carbon reduction ambitions.
The £6.2 million project involved the installation of cutting-edge Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) technology...
Residents help capture rainwater in anti-flood pilot scheme
Scottish Water is piloting a project to reduce the risk of flooding in Edinburgh.
have been installed at 27 properties in the Craigleith area, raising awareness of excess rainwater risks among customers.
The work aims to reduce the amount of rainwater...
Seven-point skills plan unveiled for water sector
A new report highlights huge opportunities as the water sector seeks more than 43,000 new recruits to deliver £100bn investment.
Your Future, launched by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), highlights the need to think differently about...
4 stars for Severn Trent’s environmental performance
Severn Trent is the only water company to achieve the top-rated four-star award in the Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) for a sixth consecutive record-breaking year.
The announcement by the Environment Agency (EA) comes as the Midlands’ water company continues to...
UK water sector records 1 million underground asset searches
The UK’s water industry recorded more than 1 million underground asset searches last year, making it the second biggest contributor to the UK’s safe digging industry.
It currently accounts for 27.5% of the 3.9 million LSBUD searches made across the...
Thames Water continues major water supply upgrades
Thames Water recently completed over £50m worth of infrastructure upgrades across North London.
The aim is to boost resilience, mitigate the risk of bursts and leaks, future proof its clean water supply and meet the need for safe, resilient water...
Affinity Water joins global movement for nature reporting
Affinity Water has joined a growing number of organisations committed to assessing and disclosing their impacts and dependencies on nature through the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework.
The TNFD provides guidance for businesses to identify, manage and report...
Thames Water future-proofs clean water network in Guildford
Thames Water is nearing completion of a £46 million pipeline project in Guildford, as part of a wider investment of over £90 million to secure the area’s water supply for future generations.
The upgrades, which include major improvements to water...
AUMA Secures Primary Supplier Framework with Severn Trent Water to Support AMP8 Delivery
AUMA Actuators Limited has been awarded Primary Supplier status on its new framework agreement with Severn Trent Water for the supply, maintenance, and support of electric actuators following a rigorous competitive procurement process.
This long-term agreement reinforces AUMA’s position as...
AUMA Launches New Advanced Battery Backup Solution with Integrated Diagnostics for Actuator Reliability
AUMA Actuators Limited has introduced a new battery backup system engineered to maintain actuator operation during mains power loss. The solution is designed to meet the stringent reliability and performance requirements of critical industries, including water treatment, energy, and...
How ballasted clarification is transforming phosphorus removal
Water companies are investing a record £6 billion in nutrient removal schemes during AMP8 (2025–2030) — around double the spend of PR19. This funding will enable phosphorus reduction at roughly 900 sites, helping utilities meet tightening environmental consents and...
OCU GROUP EXPANDS CAPABILITIES WITH THE ACQUISITION OF DISTRICT HEATING SPECIALIST VALMECH
OCU Group, a leading UK-based energy transition and utilities services company, today announced the acquisition of Valmech, a specialist provider of district heating and mechanical engineering services. The acquisition strengthens OCU’s position within the UK’s energy transition market, enhancing...
Integrated wetlands as future wastewater solutions
By Paul Pickard
The poor condition of the UK’s watercourses, the potential impacts upon human health, and the effects on our native ecology are widely publicised. Recent government statistics show that only 14% or rivers and lakes achieve good ecological...
PLASSON UK Launches Next-Generation Below-Ground Manifolds
Leading supplier of fittings and valves for PE pipe, PLASSON UK, has unveiled its updated range of Below-Ground Manifolds, providing a dedicated, non-metallic solution for efficient external division of mains water pipe.
Compatible with standard-sized inspection chambers, the new Below-Ground...
Why ozone laundry disinfection is a smart investment during AMP8
Nick Wojtowycz, utilities specialist at JLA, explains why switching to ozone disinfection laundry technology can help prolong PPE life, better protect workers, and help wastewater operators achieve significant energy savings in line with AMP8 goals.
As the industry settles into...
Attitudes to digital and connected safety in the water industry
Becca Dodds, Marketing Manager, Portable Gas Detection, Draeger Safety UK
Recently, I wrote on the topic of safety technology in the water industry and the significant advances made in recent years, particularly in the field of gas safety.
There are a...
New Milk of Lime plant commissioned at Tunstead Quarry
Buxton Lime is proud to announce the successful commissioning of a brand-new High Solids Milk of Lime (HSMOL) production plant at our Tunstead quarry site.
The £600,000 investment marks a significant milestone for the business, bringing High Solids Milk of...
