Water news roundup
27th February 2019
The latest news this week in the Water & Utilities Industry:
Interserve considers alternative rescue plan
Interserve has said its board is now considering an alternative to the rescue plan announced earlier this month. Read more…
New membrane system promises industrial wastewater breakthrough
A new pilot plant to treat industrial wastewater is being built that could potentially reduce the amount of liquid waste by over 90 per cent. Read more…
Water retailers need to do better on complaints, says CCWater
Water retailers must do more to turn the tide of non-household complaints received by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater), says the water watchdog. Read more…
UU sewer workers praised for tackling Liverpool fire
Two quick-thinking sewer workers have been praised by United Utilities bosses after tackling a blaze at a house in Liverpool. Read more…
Irish Water apologises for activated sludge spill
Irish Water has apologised to the public after a tank failure at Dublin’s Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant caused a significant discharge of activated sludge into the estuary of the River Liffey. Read more…
