A pioneering study by Unilever UK and Ireland that monitors Brits’ showering habits has revealed that showering uses nearly as much water and energy as running a bath – with power showers using potentially more. The Sustainable Showering study by Unilever, which manufactures UK personal care brands such as Radox and Dove, found that the … Read more
The European Commission is concerned that Ireland has incorrectly implemented the concept of water services as described in EU water legislation – leading to inappropriate water pricing. The Commission is sending Ireland a reasoned opinion to ask it to adjust its national legislation accordingly. If Ireland fails to reply within two months, the Commission may … Read more
Water is top of the Irish investment agenda, despite a £200m reduction in capital investment for 2012, said Irish Minister for Environment Phil Hogan yesterday. Total capital investment for the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government has been cut by 18% to E861m next year, a reduction of some E200m. However, said Mr … Read more
Reflecting the extremely difficult position in the public finances the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government will have a significant reduction in the finances available to it for capital spending over the next five years. In 2012, capital resources will be down to €861 million from €1.058 billion in 2011. Further reductions will … Read more
Work will commence soon in Teffia Park where all remaining “old” services will be replaced between now and Christmas. Some areas of Teffia Park were completed last year and all remaining houses will receive new service pipes as part of these works. Virtually all these service pipes are currently located in householder’s back yards so … Read more
Network Rehabilitation Longford County Council is pleased to advise that work on the Longford Water Conservation Project is progressing very well. The works are now passing half way and are well ahead of schedule. This Contract comprises of the Rehabilitation/Replacement of existing water mains and installation of new water mains. The bulk of the works … Read more
The Government has published the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011. The Bill provides for a registration and inspection system for septic tanks which is required to address a European Court of Justice ruling against Ireland. Indeed, Ireland is facing a potential lump sum fine of €2.6 million as well as daily fines of €26,000 for … Read more
NI Water has been fined £1,000 after pleading guilty to causing a pollution incident from Greysteel Wastewater Treatment Works on 20th November 2008. The incident was linked to a mechanical failure which resulted in equipment, which helped control the flows from the treatment works, failing to work effectively. This resulted in a restriction of the … Read more
NI Water has completed a major new reservoir at Ballylone. The new reservoir will increase the security and flexibility of the water supply for over 5,000 customers in the Ballynahinch, Crossgar and Killyleagh areas. Almost £1 million was invested in this new reservoir, which has a capacity of approximately 5.6 mega litres. This is the … Read more
Yorkshire Water is about to start on a £1.8 million project at Ingbirchworth, near Barnsley in England, to create a hi-tech sewage treatment works with a difference – it will be hidden underground. The new underground facility will replace the current above-ground sewage treatment works, which has served the local population since the 1960’s. A … Read more