26 Sep 2023
The Future Water Association has published its Future Water Report Card has emerged – a state of the nation type assessment of eight key aspects relating to our pipes and sewers. What does the Future Water Community think about: Asset Health Leakage (mains) Innovation Research Sewers (operation) People Customer Side Leakage Sewers Maintenance Use the […]
23 Feb 2023
New research shows that 22% of people admit to flushing wet wipes down the toilet despite 88% saying they are aware they harm the environment This is despite an overwhelming majority of the public saying they care about protecting the environment (91%), pollution of rivers and seas (91%), and protecting animals (93%) Wet wipes are […]
02 Apr 2020
Ofwat has provided guidance to the sector Water deemed an essential service A key decision by Government confirmed that Water staff are ‘key workers’ Sewer blockages There are many references to problem caused by the use of non-toilet paper alternatives use Perhaps this is good time to reinforce messages on wipes etc? Companies commit to […]
23 Apr 2019
Thames Water has launched what it expects to be a lengthy operation to remove a mass of concrete discovered to be plugging three Victorian sewers. Caused by people pouring concrete down their drains, this blockage is expected to be far more difficult to remove than the fatbergs, collections of fat, oil, and wet-wipes, more commonly […]
30 Aug 2018
Scottish Water and others are exploring the potential of sewers to provide heating, this news further develops that idea. Glasgow City Council and South Lanarkshire Council have approved plans to develop a world class geothermal research observatory in the east end of the city. Work will begin on site this autumn. The research at the […]
24 May 2017
Scottish Water Horizons has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that it, along with alliance partner SHARC Energy Systems, has been awarded grant support to facilitate the installation of heat from sewer systems at five locations across Scotland. Funding from the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP), managed through the Scottish Government, has been granted to […]