British Water launches annual Water and Wastewater Company Performance Survey 2026
British Water has launched its annual Water and Wastewater Company Performance Survey 2026 - the organisation is inviting members and non-members alike to respond. Read more
Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
Yorkshire Water - £15.9 million investment sees 70% Phosphorus drop at five wastewater treatment sites
Yorkshire Water’s £15.9 million investment to improve river water quality by upgrading five wastewater treatment works across East Yorkshire has been completed. Read more
Southern Water seeks supply chain interest in upcoming reservoir maintenance procurement
Southern Water has published a preliminary market engagement notice inviting interested suppliers to register their interest ahead of an upcoming reservoir maintenance procurement. Read more
Ofwat proposes major overhaul of governance rules for water companies on board independence
Ofwat has proposed a major overhaul of existing governance rules for water companies – stringent new governance rules would include a requirement for at least half of boards to be independent.
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water launches market engagement for major £660 million+ infrastructure investment
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) has announced the next stage of its Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy, the largest infrastructure investment in the company’s history with a current estimated total value of £667.2 million including VAT.
South East Water given credit ratings downgrade by S & P Global Ratings
South East Water received a credit rating downgrade last Friday from one of its two ratings agencies, S&P Global Ratings; earlier this year the water company’s credit rating was downgraded to sub-investment grade by Moody’s on 28 May 2026.
Complaints about water retailers to CCW by business customers surge by 30%
Complaints escalated to the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) by business customers surged by almost a third, according to the watchdog's annual Business Customer Complaints Report. Billing remains the biggest source of complaints, accounting for 90% of cases escalated to CCW.
Yorkshire Water seeks supplier input into development and procurement strategy for £12m marketing services framework
Yorkshire Water is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the development and procurement strategy for a future Marketing Services Framework with a current total estimated value of £12 million.
Environment Agency appoints WSP to all 3 Lots on National Groundwater Modelling Framework
WSP, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, has been appointed to all three Lots on the Environment Agency’s National Groundwater Modelling Framework.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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