Uisce Éireann to set plans for major water project to upgrade Ballina and Lough Talt Water Supply
Uisce Éireann will set out plans for a major upgrade of the Ballina and Lough Talt Water Supply today at an information evening for communities in North Mayo and South Sligo.
Anglian Water opens new Norwich hub as £1 billion AMP8 investment in Norfolk continues
Anglian Water has opened a new office in Norwich, as record investment into the county’s water and sewerage infrastructure continues.
EA reports record £8.5 million funding secured through enforcement action against water companies
The Environment Agency is reporting that record £8.5 million funding has been secured through enforcement action against water companies in the form of Enforcement Undertakings.
United Utilities to set out plans for two projects to improve water quality in Windermere
United Utilities is hosting a drop in event this evening for residents to find out more about two of its projects to improve water quality in Windermere.
New report recommends possible new approach for Ofwat to determining capital maintenance allowances at PR29
Ofwat has released a report it commissioned in early 2025 from Mott MacDonald which reviews how UK regulators currently set capital maintenance allowances and identifies opportunities to strengthen Ofwat’s approach for PR29.
Suffolk County Council seeks market engagement for Funding and Development Partner for £360 million Ipswich Heat Network
Suffolk County Council is seeking market engagement for a Funding and Development Partner for Ipswich Heat Network which currently has an estimated total valueof £360 million including VAT.
Newcastle City Council tenders £4.8 million contract for drainage services
Newcastle City Council has gone out to tender with a contract for drainage services with an estimated value of £4.8 million including VAT.
South Downs National Park Authority tenders £276,000 contract for drainage and surface improvements
South Downs National Park Authority has gone out to tender with a contract for drainage and surface improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail with a total estimated value of £276,000 including VAT.
Renfrewshire Council seeks supply chain input into upcoming procurement for domestic legionella risk assessments
Renfrewshire Council is seeking supply chain input ahead of its upcoming procurement for water management domestic legionella risk assessments.
Environment Agency gives supply chain early headsup for £24 million Enterprise Asset Management system procurement
The Environment Agency has set out its requirements for the procurement of an Enterprise Asset Management system, providing the supply chain with an early headsup of a forthcoming £24 million tender.
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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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