The UK’s first plant to produce a bio-based raw material from sewage sludge is set to be installed by Royal HaskoningDHV at Blackburn Wastewater Treatment Works in Lancashire.
Scottish Water has completed a pioneering energy generation project as part of its strategy of reaching net zero emissions by 2040.
New Zealand’s largest ever wastewater infrastructure project is underway. It will reduce combined sewer overflows and water pollution.
Yorkshire Water has signed a 15-year agreement to use the biomethane produced as a by-product of its sewage treatment processes to produce gas power for the UK.
Thames Water has published its drainage and wastewater management plan for the next 25 years, which will see the adoption of a nature-based approach to tackling sewage discharge and flooding.
Staffordshire is set to become home to the world’s first carbon neutral wastewater treatment plant after securing £10M through Ofwat’s £40M innovation competition announced last week.
With recent weather events showcasing the need for greater water storage and storm overflow discharge reduction, new infrastructure is being explored.
The Environment Agency has scalded England’s water and sewerage companies for their “terrible” environmental performance and has threatened to prosecute chief executives and board members.
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