March 4, 2026
The Independent Water Commission’s (IWC) Final Report, delivered in July 2025, is being called the water sector ‘s 21st century “Great Stink” moment. For a multi-billion-pound industry defined by challenges including sewage spills, failing infrastructure, and the confirmed abolition of its economic regulator, Ofwat –...
norelem has expanded its product range with the launch of new electric cylinders featuring integrated IO-Link servo technology. Designed as a compact and energy-efficient alternative to pneumatic cylinders, the new actuators provide precise linear movement for applications in mechanical engineering,...
A zoo specialising in crocodile conservation has selected an enhanced effluent treatment solution from wastewater technology specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). A planned site expansion, along with drainage challenges, prompted the zoo to install a bespoke, off-mains wastewater treatment plant...
The inaugural Water Efficiency Lab (‘WEL 1’) – a £25 million challenge-led competition to unlock and scale innovations that reduce water use across England and Wales is to be launched. The first year of the competition, offering £5 million in...
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is supporting Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to help companies working in the water sector in Wales on their decarbonisation journey. As part of the latest five-year asset management period (AMP8) in the sector,...
Sciad Communications / Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) will unveil the new Bredel CIP pump as well as highlight its advanced fluid management technologies during PPMA at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, from 23-25 September 2025. Visitors to Stand E102 can discover more...
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, writes Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter The report,...
New environmental discharge limits set for phosphorus have led to Yorkshire Water adopting Xylem’s CoMag ballasted clarification system at its largest treatment works, writes Duncan Wildgoose, business development manager – head of treatment – wastewater & water, Xylem UK. Knostrop wastewater treatment...
Supply chain membership organisation British Water has appointed Stephen Slessor, chief executive of RSE, as chair, succeeding Dr Mark Fletcher, director and global water business lead at Arup. Slessor brings extensive sector experience, spanning 25 years in engineering, digital construction...
For specifiers seeking a sustainable and durable material for sewer, stormwater and drainage systems, vitrified clay pipes have gained favour as a long-term solution. Vitrified clay pipes do not degrade over time or lose strength when exposed to chemicals commonly...
