The purchase of Water Direct in March 2022 by investment group Soris Capital Partners, represents an exciting phase in the continued growth of the company, now under the leadership of new CEO Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson: CEO Jonathan
Water quality for concrete mixes: does it matter?
Everyone knows the formula for concrete is four-two-one: 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, 4 parts of aggregates, and water. But does the purity of the water matter? On top of water purity, you need to think about the amount of water. Humidity, temperature, direct sunlight, and the concrete mix
Water Direct Announces Contract Extensions
Water Direct has announced that Anglian Water and SES Water have signed new contracts for alternative water provision during supply interruptions. These contracts allow access to the unique Nationwide Bottled Water Bank, guaranteeing quality assured drinking water delivery within hours after being
Bottled Water: The New Plastic-Free Alternatives
Plastic bottles have come a long way in recent years. Consumer demand for more choice, along with an increased focus on environmental issues, has caused businesses to embrace innovation and re-evaluate their options when it comes to product packaging.The UK Plastics Pact set out several goals for
The Contingency Planning Blind Spot
Water supply interruptions are becoming more and more frequent in the UK, and they have the potential to catch businesses off guard, leaving them with costly, time consuming problems. If your business experiences a power cut, you know who to contact. Problem with your internet or network? You
Supporting Charities this Christmas
2020 has been a challenging year for many charities, so this Christmas, we wanted to do something to help.Water Direct has made Christmas donations to two charities, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT), and the Kids Cancer Charity. Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
Construction Site Supply Interruptions: What to Do if you have No Water
If a supply interruption means you have no water on your construction site, there's no need to panic. We have produced this simple step by step guide to help you get your water supply sorted, and your construction site back to normal as quickly as possible. Water is a vital resource for the
Water for Construction Sites: Pipework Chlorination & Certification
What is Pipework Chlorination? Pipework chlorination is the process of chemically disinfecting water pipes to ensure that they are safe for carrying drinking water.If pipes are not chlorinated prior to being connected to a mains supply, any water flowing through these pipes can pick up
Water for Construction Sites: Welfare
Static Water Tanks Aqube™ Bottled Water Construction Site Water Supply Construction sites require a reliable, clean water supply, not only for construction processes, but also for the welfare of those working on-site.The provision