On Friday 28th September, the team at Water Direct hosted their first Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning. Hosting the event was a great way to get everyone together whilst raising money for a worthy course. Macmillan offers support to those suffering with cancer and the money raised ensures
Utility Partner of the Year Finalist
We are thrilled to announce we have been shortlisted for Utility Partner of the Year in the Utility Week Awards 2018. The award has been introduced this year, to recognise the vital contribution that suppliers, contractors and other partners make to the utilities sector. Its aim is to celebrate
Recycle Week 2018
Today marks the start of Recycle Week, which aims to encourage everyone to recycle more and highlight the benefits of doing so. The focus this year is on the theme of ‘Recycling. We do. Because it matters.’ In the last year, the country’s approach to plastic waste has changed dramatically,
Success in Our Home Region
We are delighted to announce we have been shortlisted for two Essex based awards! The first is for ‘Growing Business of the Year’ in the Essex Business Awards. The award highlights companies who have experienced significant growth in the last 12 months. Over the last three years in particular,
Operations update Aug 2018
As part of our ongoing fleet investment and commitment to the development of innovative technology we currently have the next two of our new 30,000 litre dedicated drinking water tankers undergoing their final preparation before starting active service this month. These tankers are unique to
Aqube™ – the Easy, Eco-friendly Site Drinking Water Solution Now Available to Buy Online
We are delighted to announce our latest drinking water supply initiative is now available to buy online for just £379 + vat. Designed for any site or event that requires quality assured drinking water, the unique 1,000 litre Aqube™ has been created to adapt to the challenges faced by sites and event
Supporting the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
At Water Direct, we're always looking to support local causes as well as those that are particularly important to our members of staff. Our Asset Manager, John Hilder and his father, Graham ran a charity golf day at the Colne Valley Golf Club with all proceeds going to the Essex & Herts Air
How Should the UK be Preparing for Drought?
Hot, dry spell and leaking pipes raise long term concerns It is undeniable that the British weather this year has been unusually warm, with May, June and July this year setting new temperature records across the UK and rainfalls of less than 1mm across all of England during July. The heatwave is
Disaster Recovery as a Service; Can we Make Water the New Data?
Our Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Sven Parris talks about expanding the typical scope of Disaster Recovery as a Service: I’m really proud of the Water Direct team for claiming a further award in the shape of ‘Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)’ at the CIR Magazine 2018 Business