United Utilities progresses work on £48m sewer upgrade project in Knutsford
Local councillors and the Mayor of Knutsford have seen first‑hand the progress being made on United Utilities’ £48 million scheme to upgrade the sewer network across Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford.
Water UK calls for EA self-monitoring regime to be scrapped - "abundantly clear public do not have faith in it"
Water UK, the organisation that represents all of the UK water companies, is calling for the self-monitoring regime to be scrapped.
House of Commons EAC launches new inquiry into Treasury’s role in environment and climate policy
The House of Commons cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is today launching a new inquiry into the Treasury’s role in shaping decisions on climate, nature and the environment across government.
SES Water uses new technology to cut smart meter rollout costs by 70% to over 30,000 properties
SES Water has reduced the cost of rolling out smart metering by 70% by transforming existing meters into a fully connected digital network, in partnership with British technology firm B4T.
Latest National Flood Risk Assessment shows c4.6 million properties now at risk - up 43% since last assessment in 2023
The latest National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA) shows that about 4.6 million properties are now at risk, a 43% rise since the last assessment - the Flood Forecasting Centre has referred to the significantly increased risk as part of making its case for further investment in surface water flood modelling tools.
Severn Trent awards c£16 million AMP8 contracts for Combined Heat and Power Units
Severn Trent Water has awarded two AMP8 contracts for Combined Heat and Power Units with a combined total value of £16.554 million including VAT.
New market data warns six in ten businesses are based in seriously water-stressed region
According to Everflow’s analysis of data from Market Operator Services Limited (MOSL), 60% of all non-household (NHH) water consumption in England now falls within regions the Environment Agency classifies as seriously water stressed.
EFRA Committee remains unconvinced by latest South East Water chiefs' evidence session on water outtages
South East Water chiefs came under tough questioning in their latest appearance before a sceptical House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee last week in a further and lengthy session on water outtages which overran by almost an hour later than originally scheduled.
Anglian Water seeks early market engagement for river restoration and habitat improvement
Anglian Water is undertaking early market engagement in relation to the provision of works and services for River Restoration and Habitat Improvement.
NI Water extends tender deadline for c£80m contract for M and E Services with Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance to 20th April
NI Water has further extended the tender submission deadline for a contract for M and E Services with Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance with an estimated total value of £79.8 million to 9am on 20th April 2026.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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