Water & Utilities News Roundup
14th November 2018
The latest news this week in the Water & Utilities Industry
Severn Trent launches education experience for children
Severn Trent has officially launched its ‘Wonderful Water Tour’, a new innovative educational roadshow created to inspire and educate children across the Midlands all about the world of water. Read more…
Northumbrian launches interactive online leakage map
Northumbrian Water has launched a new interactive online map that gives customers the power to report leaks and track repairs at the touch of a button. Read more…
Council’s Decision To Stop Recycling Plastic “Regressive”, Says Coffey
Minister for Resources, Dr. Therese Coffey has written to Swindon Borough Council to ask it to “reflect carefully” on its recently-announced plan to temporarily stop recycling plastic. Read more…
South East Water’s £22M WTW expansion hits first milestone
South East Water’s £22 million expansion to a water treatment site near Maidenhead has hit its first major milestone. Read more…
59% Don’t Support Proposed Disposable Wipe Ban
The majority of Britons (59%) would not support the proposed government ban on disposable wipes, despite 93% of people agreeing that the British public needs more education on the dangers of “fatbergs”, according to new research from Lanes Group Plc. Read more…
Amey launches Lean apprenticeship programme
Amey has launched a Lean apprenticeship programme on its Severn Trent account to encourage innovation and promote continuous improvement in the services it delivers in the water sector. Read more…
