NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)

#InnovationFestival24 is officially over...and what an incredible journey it's been! Over the past few days, we've witnessed some groundbreaking ideas, inspiring collaborations, and innovative solutions that will shape the future of our industry. From celebrity speakers, to comedy, bingo, race-cars and everything in-between the festival has been a melting pot of creativity and ingenuity. Of course, we'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to all the sponsors, speakers, festival crew and partners, and of course you, our innovators, who made this event a resounding success! Your passion and dedication are what drive innovation forward, so have a look at the best-bits in this highlights of the week vid! Let's continue to push boundaries, explore new possibilities...#InnovationFestival25, we're coming for you! .....oh and don't forget, you can sign up to some year-round innovation-y goodness with our Innovation Connect newsletter, here https://lnkd.in/efX6YBjS

Engineers have installed a new underground tank to help to protect water quality in Northumberland’s River Aln. Along with our partners, Esh-Stantec, we’ve invested £840,000 at Whittingham Sewage Treatment Works (STW), near Alnwick, in work that, as well as protecting the river from increased rainfall resulting from climate change, will help to deal with extra waste from expected population growth. Following the excavation of material from the ground, the new tank, capable of holding an additional 11m³ of water, taking the total site storage up to 19m3, was installed in the ground. The tank will hold storm water and wastewater from homes at times of heavy rainfall, so that it can be treated when flows reduce, protecting against the risk of spills to the environment. The size of the tank allows for projected local population growth over the next 15 years. Esh Group Stantec

This ‘waterfall’ isn’t really a waterfall, as it isn’t formed by a river or stream meeting a precipice. It’s actually a spot where groundwater from the fields above regularly drops into the Wakerley Beck, next to the spillway at Tunstall Reservoir, at Wolsingham, County Durham. However, it’s not often people notice it or get close enough to photograph it. This shot was taken while we and our partners, Esh-Stantec, were working on a £3m investment in essential maintenance at the reservoir, which was recently completed. Esh Group Stantec

Bakethin Nature Reserve is owned by us and managed for wildlife in partnership with Northumberland Wildlife Trust. It is a great site to visit at any time of the year, each season having it’s own highlights. Here is a great article from Northumberland Wildlife trust with an insightful look at the site and how it changes throughout the year.

From Green to Steam!   An exciting trial began today to find sustainable ways to keep the engines pumping at a Sunderland Museum.   It’s as volunteers who run Ryhope Engines Museum, which is owned by Northumbrian Water, tested out a new 100% bio-fuel resource as a potential replacement for steam coal. Phil Thompson From Phoenix Speciality Oils Limited, have created a product called Green Dragon Briquettes.   Here’s Phil to tell is more about the trial- P.S Looking for things to do this bank holiday weekend? Ryhope Engines Museum is open for FREE Saturday- Monday 11-4pm

Are you a leader, ready for a new challenge? Looking to inspire a team to drive great service to internal and external stakeholders, as well as improvement across all areas of the maintenance services we deliver? Keen eye for safety, compliance, people, service and more? If you’re still reading, you might want to watch this video and click the link below to find out more about the role we’re looking to fill – Regional Maintenance Manager, which comes with a salary up to £75,000 and benefits including a car allowance. https://lnkd.in/evHRmX2D

This week, we have once again signed the Catchment Management Declaration, which aims to accelerate a multisector approach to water catchment management. We joined over 110 organisations – from business, agriculture, regulation, academia, government, the public sector and civil society – to sign the declaration and this week, we took the opportunity against the backdrop of the IWA World Water Conference. The declaration aligns to our Environmental Strategy ‘Restore and Regenerate’ which was published in September 2023. This strategy builds on what we have already achieved as well as setting the direction for the future to protect and enhance our region’s rivers, coasts, and wildlife habitats. The declaration which was launched by the (then) Prince of Wales in 2018, outlines six principles for sustainable management of water catchments: 💧Recognition that water is a valuable and shared resource 🤝Support for action through cross-sector partnership and collaboration ⚖️Support the improvement of existing governance frameworks to facilitate delivery 🧑🤝🧑Work together to increase awareness among citizens of their role in positive action ⌛Convene to share progress, best practice and demonstrate positive action 🖋️Commitment to deliver against these principles throughout business operations Sustainable management of water resources can at times be challenging, but in rising to this challenge there is an opportunity collaborate across sectors to champion our collective stewardship of natural assets and resources. Against the backdrop of the IWA World Water Congress and the UK government’s review of the Environmental Improvement Plan, this is the ideal time to highlight the ambition that UK water stakeholders have to chart a firm course towards cleaner, healthier and more resilient water catchments. Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

Good luck to everyone getting their GCSE results today! 🍀 If you would like to you more about our exciting career opportunities and how you can be part of an award winning company - visit https://buff.ly/3MdxSqG #gcseresults #resultsday #apprenticeship #CareerOpportunity #CareersinSTEM

A fantastic opportunity to help us deliver environmental and habitat improvement projects as Bluespaces Manager. 🌳 💧 🌊 🐞 If you have the skills and knowledge needed to support us and our partners in the development and delivery of the Bluespaces programme then Durham Wildlife Trust wants to hear from you! 👇

Some of our teams were away in Canada last week, showcasing some of our most innovative ideas... They attended the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress in Toronto, and shared some of our ideas with other delegates, such as MoWBI - which is a mobile device to help keep customers in supply in the event of a burst. Our very own Libby also hosted a Women in Water panel session, which gave some great insight into the opportunities for women in STEM across the sector. Well done guys!