British Water

🌊 We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Arqiva, our Impact Sponsor for British Water’s second Annual Conference. 🌱 This year's conference focuses on achieving better river water quality, nutrient reduction, and an ambitious storm overflow programme. It will also recognise the need to invest in other areas, including bioresources, by gathering regulators, water companies, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and academia together to share best practices and practical solutions. 🔗Learn more about our Annual Conference here: https://lnkd.in/e4N6CDWg  🔗Register here: https://lnkd.in/exZYPpBJ #EnvironmentalSustainability #Innovation #WaterAndWastewater

🌊 We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Ofwat, our Exhibitors for British Water’s second Annual Conference. 🌱 This year's conference focuses on achieving better river water quality, nutrient reduction, and an ambitious storm overflow programme. It will also recognise the need to invest in other areas, including bioresources, by gathering regulators, water companies, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and academia together to share best practices and practical solutions. 🔗Learn more about our Annual Conference here: https://lnkd.in/e4N6CDWg  🔗Register here: https://lnkd.in/exZYPpBJ #EnvironmentalSustainability #Innovation #WaterAndWastewater

💧Today, we had an insightful session during the Micropollutants Focus Group, where attendees participated in insightful discussions on key issues impacting our industry. 💡Pilot studies were presented on the following key themes: - The use of ozone for micropollutant removal based on European models - Utilising non thermal plasma for water and wastewater treatment to remove pharmaceuticals - Dual capability of activated carbon for both removal and destruction of PFAS compounds 💼 Thank you to our speakers for their invaluable contributions: - Howard Marles, CEO & Founder at curio group ltd - Nigel McClatchey, Project Management Consultant at curio group ltd - Wilfred D., Programme Delivery Lead at Severn Trent - Ben Hazard, Process Engineer at Te-Tech Process Solutions - Andrew Leatt, Technical & Development Director at CPL/Puragen Activated Carbons 🗓️ See more upcoming BW events here: https://lnkd.in/dd4Fehx9 🔎 Why join British Water. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eKM6bbPa" #Wastewater #Innovation #EmergingContaminants

🌊💧Today, we hosted an insightful Innovation Focus Group, where our speakers led dynamic discussions on engaging topics. 🗒️ Key points from the meeting included: • Tethys Purity: Innovations in continuous toxicity monitoring, rapid contaminant identification and networked data collection and analysis for comprehensive water testing, offering a cost-effective and broad-spectrum detection system. • Updates from Ofwat’s Innovation Fund: new competition streams, and a focus on strategic areas such as bioresources, with an emphasis on effective implementation and collaboration across the water sector. • Challenges in scaling up innovations and water companies exploring new ways to engage with their supply chain, including "shop window" initiatives to bridge the gap between small-scale trials and large-scale implementation. 🌟 This was the last focus group meeting for our outgoing convener. We greatly appreciate his efforts and continued support for this group over a number of years: Steve Kaye, Innovation Focus Group Convenor (British Water) & CEO at UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) 💼 Thanks to our speakers for their contributions: Alex Chapman, Director of Operations at MICROSAIC SYSTEMS PLC Marc Hannis, Principal, Innovation Fund (Ofwat) 🗓️ See more upcoming BW events here: https://lnkd.in/dd4Fehx9 🔎 Why join British Water. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eKM6bbPa" #Innovation #Wastewater

📢🌟 We are delighted to announce that Maryam Farhanah, Design Lead and Principal Process Engineer at Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB, has been selected as the new Chair of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Focus Group. 📅 Maryam will be stepping into this role, succeeding Evangelos Petropoulos, Technical Specialist at Stantec our outgoing Chair. We look forward to her leadership and contributions in shaping the future of Wastewater Treatment Plant Focus Group. 🔗Why join British Water? Learn more here https://lnkd.in/epUQ4kfZ   #water #waterindustry #waterandwastewater

Lila Thompson MIEx (Grad) Hannah Martin and Marie Tierney have just finished a very fruitful round table meeting organised by the CIF and CECA Ireland in Dublin. It was great to learn from Niall Gleeson and his team from Uisce Éireann Irish Water as well as CECA Ireland, the Water Services Operators Group, Enterprise Ireland and the Engineers Ireland. Thank you to everyone for an interesting discussion on the challenges and opportunities to work together!

Lila Thompson MIEx (Grad) Hannah Martin and Marie Tierney have just finished a very fruitful round table meeting organised by the CIF and CECA Ireland in Dublin. It was great to learn from Niall Gleeson and his team from Uisce Éireann Irish Water as well as CECA Ireland, the Water Services Operators Group, Enterprise Ireland and the Engineers Ireland. Thank you to everyone for an interesting discussion on the challenges and opportunities to work together!

Today, we hosted an insightful Wastewater Treatment Plant Focus Group, where our speakers led discussions on engaging topics, including:   🔧 Updates on the Accredited Service Technician program, sustainability, and future developments.   📊 The critical role of flow and load surveys, understanding catchments, and the challenges in data collection for design projects.   🌍 Regulatory reforms being considered by the government, with a focus on nutrient mitigation strategies and ongoing collaboration with Natural England.   Thank you to our convenors:   Evangelos Petropoulos, Technical Specialist at Stantec Maryam Farhanah, Design Lead - Principal Process Engineer at Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB   Our speakers:   Daryll Garavan, Operational Training Manager - Energy & Utilities at Develop Training Ltd Zoe Bassett, Process Commissioning Engineer at JN Bentley Mike Smith, Deputy Director Natural England   📅 See more upcoming BW events here: https://lnkd.in/dd4Fehx9   🔎 Why join British Water. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eKM6bbPa"   #WastewaterTreatment #Sustainability #IndustryCollaboration

🌊🚀 Expand your knowledge about the UK water industry and engage with industry leaders   We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our Virtual UK Water Market Explained briefing are now open🎉   👥 Who is this for? - Anyone new to the UK water industry - Those looking to deepen their understanding of the municipal and retail water market.   🔍 What will you gain? - Insights into the structure, key players, and regulation of the UK water sector. - Hear expert perspectives on the latest developments and future challenges in the industry.   📅 Date: 28 November 2024   🕙 Time: 10:00 - 13:00   📍 Location: Virtual event     Open to both members and non-members.     🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eyYyW-rS     #WaterIndustry #UKWaterMarket #Networking

Delighted to be at Sustainable Water Connect in Belfast organised by Invest Northern Ireland for Northern Ireland Water and to hear Sara Venning’s passion to build resilience in the provision of water and wastewater services in Northern Ireland. Looking forward to meeting contractors and other supply chain key players in the market with Hannah Martin and Marie Tierney. British Water #sustainablewaterconnect