Welcome to the eighth edition of SplashCast, a weekly newscast reporting on the week’s biggest news stories for water and wastewater industry professionals in the UK and Ireland, presented by […] The post SplashCast Episode 8: A newscast for water & wastewater industry professionals in the UK & Ireland appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
Uisce Éireann has been granted planning permission for a transformative €49 million upgrade to the Nenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Tipperary, Ireland. Uisce Éireann said this once-in-a-generation investment will […] The post Uisce Éireann granted planning permission for €49 million upgrade to Nenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
The Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA) has announced the appointment of Michael Sly MBE as its new Deputy Chair, following approval by the ADA Board at its July meeting. Mr […] The post ADA welcomes new Deputy Chair and Vice Presidents appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
The very first Sir John Armitt Prize was awarded to a coastal defence project, Southsea Coastal Scheme (frontage four and five), at a ceremony at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House […] The post Inaugural ‘Sir John Armitt Prize’ awarded to ‘magnetic’ Southsea Coastal Scheme appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
Business customers across Scotland can now expect a higher standard of service from their water retailer thanks to a new Code of Practice introduced by WICS. The Code of Practice, which came […] The post Higher standard of service from water retailers in Scotland thanks to a new Code of Practice introduced by WICS appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
Kier has been appointed to its first contract with Southern Water, advancing two critical schemes that support environmental protection and future growth. The Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) appointment has been […] The post Kier appointed to its first Southern Water design contract to support AMP8 Strategic Delivery Partner Framework appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
New flood defence gates protecting 185 properties in Truro, Cornwall are now fully operational, securing the city’s flood defences for the next 30 years. The newly refurbished tidal barrier forms […] The post New Truro tidal gates ready to swing into action appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced updates to its Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) methodology, following a joint consultation with Natural Resources Wales. The new approach will apply to data collected […] The post Understanding the EA’s new annual Environmental Performance Assessment system appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
The Environment Agency is pushing water companies to strengthen their efforts to improve the environment by tightening up the way it ranks and tracks their performance. From 2027, the annual […] The post EA to tighten up the way it ranks and tracks water company performance appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
Climate Change Committee sends stark warning to Emma Hardy, urging immediate action to strengthen national climate defences.| Water Magazine
Smartvatten has published its fourth Annual Water Report, analysing water usage and conditions in residential and commercial buildings.| Water Magazine
Government, Policy & Regulation| Water Magazine
The water regulator Ofwat has published its draft determinations for the 2024–25 blind year reconciliation.| Water Magazine
Children inspired to learn more about climate change and coastal flood resilience through a custom-built Minecraft world - CoastCraft.| Water Magazine
The ECITB is supporting Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to help companies working in the water sector in Wales on their decarbonisation journey.| Water Magazine
Pumbing and drainage manufacturer Wavin has expanded its range of sustainable drainage systems with the launch of TreeTank and PolderRoof.| Water Magazine
United Utilities has trialled Veolia’s plant-based coagulant, Hydrex™ 62925, for phosphorus removal at the Woolton WwTW in Merseyside.| Water Magazine
Hydro International has announced a further extension to its Stormbloc® Optimum geocellular storage / infiltration system.| Water Magazine
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Thames Water’s senior creditors submit a revised rescue plan to Ofwat as the company continues to face significant financial pressures.| Water Magazine
Pennon Group has announced today (2 October 2025) the appointment of Keith Haslett as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director.| Water Magazine
DWI issues court summons to South West Water over Cryptosporidiosis outbreak event in Brixham, Devon, that occurred in May 2024.| Water Magazine
Water Company News| Water Magazine
Carly Hunt from Showerkap talks about the copany's new platform which could save the hospitality industry billions of litres of water annually.| Water Magazine
Mark Coates, vice president of Infrastructure Policy Advancement at Bentley Systems discusses the findings of a new report on sponge cities.| Water Magazine
Water Vlogs & Videos| Water Magazine
SplashCast is a weekly ai talking head podcast reporting on the important news for water and wastewater industry professionals in the UK and Ireland.| Water Magazine
DAERA has launched a public consultation on policy proposals in relation to the protection of Northern Ireland’s water environment.| Water Magazine
Pat Byrne appointed to the Board of the EPA as Director of the Office of Radiation Protection and Environmental Monitoring.| Water Magazine
Severn Trent has been named a Gold Level Member by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group (SRAG).| Water Magazine
Andrew Muir has announced the latest step forward in the use of space technology to help deal with blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh.| Water Magazine
Activity is underway to replace an eel pass in Cumbria to improve river ecosystems and support the safe migration of the European eel.| Water Magazine
Ofwat has launched a consultation on proposals to introduce fitness and propriety tests for those in senior roles at water companies.| Water Magazine
The South West Peatland Partnership is gearing up to start its 2025/26 peatland restoration season on Dartmoor.| Water Magazine
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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has revealed a record total of 81 criminal investigations into water companies.| Water Magazine
Appointments & People| Water Magazine
Why the UK’s water infrastructure engineering is ready for a change - opinion piece by Gareth Brunton, Managing Director at Bender UK| Water Magazine
Government, Policy & Regulation| Water Magazine
Les Philpott has been appointed as the new Chair of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). His three-year term will begin 7 August 2025.| Water Magazine
Engineers at Severn Trent have been rolling out an innovative new technology to help detect potential problems in its network of sewer pipes.| Water Magazine
The Government has announced it will invest water company fines into local projects across the country to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.| Water Magazine
Independent utilities infrastructure business, Avove Limited, announces a 23.7% increase in revenue, and a 60.9% increase in pre-tax profits.| Water Magazine
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has launched ICE Futures, an educational careers website designed to inform and inspire students.| Water Magazine
United Utilities has announced the partners that will support delivery of its Assurance framework for AMP8.| Water Magazine