EA publishes new guidance on regional environmental destination for water resources and steps to get there
The Environment Agency has published detailed new guidance on the approach needed to propose a regional environmental destination for water resources and the steps to get there.
United Utilities to set out plans for £170m renewable energy scheme at Blackburn WwTW
United Utilities is due to submit plans in the coming weeks for the development of a new Advanced Anaerobic Digestion (AAD) facility at its Blackburn wastewater treatment works which will help the company increase the amount of renewable energy it generates.
Anglian Water sets out record £1.6 billion investment plans for second year of AMP8
Anglian Water has set out plans for its largest ever single year of investment, with £1.6 billion of improvements and maintenance set to be delivered across the East of England from April – the second year of AMP8.
NI Water - £23 million investment improves sewer performance across Northern Ireland
As part of its ongoing sewer improvement programme, NI Water has invested over £23 million over the last five years upgrading the existing sewer network so that communities across Northern Ireland are better protected against out-of-sewer flooding.
Yorkshire Water seeks supply chain engagement from turbine manufacturers, wind data analysts, modellers and providers for planned deployment of new on-shore wind turbines
Yorkshire Water and Kelda are seeking supply chain input from turbine manufacturers and wind data analysts, modellers and providers for their planned deployment of new on-shore wind turbines.
Business retail market - new hub transforms process for sharing businesses’ smart meter reads
Wholesalers and retailers can now share data from smart meters easily and efficiently thanks to a new, central IT hub.
Thames Water - FT reports Ofwat ready to waive Thames Water fines to 2030
The Financial Times is reporting this morning that Ofwat is ready to waive Thames Water fines to 2030 in a deal with the company’s creditors.
Plans for Tidal Lagoon in Swansea take major step forward
Plans to deliver a once in a generation tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay have taken a major step forward, following a landmark agreement between Swansea Council and Batri Ltd.
University of Manchester signs Memorandum of Understanding with United Utilities
The University of Manchester and United Utilities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance research and innovation in the water sector.
Uisce Éireann completes €2 million wastewater upgrade in Clane
Uisce Éireann has completed a €2 million upgrade of the wastewater infrastructure in Loughbollard which will support the potential delivery of 560 new homes in the wider Clane area, facilitating sustainable growth and strengthening community
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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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