Wastewater treatment plants are key route into UK rivers for microplastics, says study
Water samples from UK rivers contain significantly higher concentrations of microplastics downstream from wastewater treatment plants, a new study appears to reveal
Complaint launched after government misses legal deadline on environmental protections
On 1 November green groups submitted a letter of complaint to Defra after the Government failed to meet a legal deadline on setting new...
WWF investigation reveals surprising extent of river pollution from sewage in England and Wales
Around 40% of rivers in England and Wales are polluted with sewage, according to the results of a nine-month investigation released by WWF on...
Record-breaking fine for Thames pollution incident
Thames Water was handed a record-breaking £20.3 million fine on 22 March – the largest ever penalty for a water utility - for releasing...
How to eliminate the risk and mess of polymer spills
Polymers play a key role at municipal/industrial water and wastewater treatment plants, but also bring the risk of major disruption and extra expense if...
EA launches consultation on unlimited fines for the worst polluters
New laws will scrap the cap on civil penalties and significantly broaden their scope to target a much wider range of environmental offences
On 15...
Sponsored Content: Environmentally-friendly spill control
For any industry that works with liquids, a spill control plan should be in place, says spills control specialist Fentex.
Designed to assist with the spill control required by pollution prevention guidelines, ISO standards and other regulations, the EVO Recycled® product range began with the development of an absorbent pad made from 85% recycled cotton fibres, in the vicinity of Cambridge University.
EA water quality report “woefully short on action” to control runoff pollution
An Environment Agency (EA) state-of-the-nation update, warning that 86% of England’s water bodies fail to meet ‘good’ status, is strong on facts but falls woefully short on action
Government is “passing water pollution buck to the car industry”, experts warn
The Government acknowledged the serious and growing impacts of poisonous particle pollution from brake, tyre and road surface wear on the environment and human...
Massive illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire threatens Thames and adjacent river systems
All river stakeholders, including the Environment Agency and Cherwell District Council, are being urged to work together in a swift manner to prevent a...
Toxic chemical combinations found at over 1,600 river and groundwater sites across England
New analysis of Environment Agency data appears to reveal a worrying level of chemical pollution in rivers and other freshwater sites across England.1 The...
Time to get a grip on runoff pollution?
Jo Bradley offers an overview of this kind of surface water runoff pollution, existing regulatory issues and solutions such as the use of sustainable drainage
Surf’s up: Spectacular regeneration in Snowdonia
The new £15 million water-themed adventure centre which opened at Dolgarrog in North Wales earlier this year – featuring the world’s first ever purpose-built...
Lining system safeguards against ‘future fuels’ leaks
Asset resilience specialist Adler & Allan has added TankTechnic Lining Systems to its portfolio of tank services. Providing targeted corrosion prevention for tanks that...
Sponsored Content: Your post-lockdown pollution-prevention plan: Why it pays to be proactive
As spring turns to summer, sites across the UK are continuing their steady return to some kind of business as usual. By the end of this year, half of manufacturers expect to be back at full operating levels and employees are coming back in ever greater numbers after months of remote working. For facilities managers, now is a critical time from the perspective of pollution control.
Merger bolsters rapid response in North of England
NORTHERN remediation and rapid response provider AMW Environmental Solutions has been brought into the Adler and Allan Group.
The merger brings a wealth of specialist...
Top speakers lined up for spill seminar
A panel of high-profile speakers is being assembled for April’s annual seminar of trade body UKSpill.
The Inland Spill event will bring together contractors, insurers,...
Puraffinity and US Army Corps of Engineers partner to advance PFAS remediation technologies
This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Puraffinity.
Puraffinity, a leading innovator of advanced adsorbents for the removal of per- and polyfluorinated...
Environment Agency announces largest ever expansion of its enforcement team
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced a fivefold increase in its team of enforcement officers and lawyers tackling water pollution, from 41 roles in...
Landmark sewage ruling means water companies could face legal challenges over spills
A landmark Supreme Court judgment on 2 July could open up new legal avenues for water companies to be sued for sewage dumping incidents....
