Anglian Water saves 10 million litres of fat from entering East of England sewers
Anglian Water and Environmental Compliance and Services (ECAS) have saved the East of England’s sewers from 10 million litres of fat, preventing avoidable blockages and helping protect homes, businesses and the environment from flooding and pollution.
Yorkshire Water progresses multi million pound AMP8 mains replacement work
Yorkshire Water is progressing work on a number of AMP8 mains replacement projects, including a £4.5 million water mains replacement scheme in Calderdale.
Severn Trent tenders £1.44 billion AMP8 Framework for tunnelling, drilling & shaft works for Build Only and Design & Build
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig with a major AMP8 Framework contract for Tunnelling, Drilling & Shaft Works for Build Only and Design & Build with an estimated total value of £1.44 billion including VAT.
Severn Trent Water tenders £17.28 million AMP8 framework contract for core networks services
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig with an AMP8 contract for core networks services with an estimated total value of £17.28 million (inc VAT).
Ofwat warns water companies over excessive increases in pay and retention payments without sufficient justification
Helen Campbell, Executive Director, Delivery at Ofwat, has written to the Remuneration Committee Chairs of the English and Welsh water companies warning them that excessive increases in base pay, retention payments or other types of remuneration without sufficient justification and transparency could undermine Ofwat’s objective of rebuilding public trust.
Thames Water seeks supply chain input on design and manufacture of innovative Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment system
Thames Water has launched a market engagement exercise seeking supply chain input from the wider water sector on the design and manufacture of an innovative Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment system.
Ofwat consults on Draft Reasons for specifying Thames Water White Horse Reservoir as Specified Infrastructure Project
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed decision to specify the White Horse Reservoir as a Specified Infrastructure Project and on its proposal to issue a Preparatory Works Notice to Thames Water in respect of the reservoir.
New IWMI report examines why water receives limited attention in global financing discussions
A new report from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) examines why water continues to receive limited attention in global financing discussions, despite its central role in climate resilience and sustainable development.
Southern Water starts final stage of £10 million Hampshire sewer strengthening project
Southern Water is now entering the final stage of its multi-million pound project to strengthen the sewer network in the Ashurst Bridge area near Totton.
Water intake screens tech set to play important role in water companies’ major infrastructure projects and industrial sector water use
Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan from HUBER Technology UK take a look at a proven technology which is set to see increasing uptake by both the UK water companies and major water users in a range of industrial sectors in the next few years.
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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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