South East Water signs wind energy green energy deal with EDF power solutions UK
Over a third of South East Water’s energy requirements will be sourced by renewable energy, thanks to the signing of its largest UK corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA) with EDF power solutions UK.
Affinity Water partners in chalk stream project to restore 1km of River Rib in weeks
A Hertfordshire farmer has helped give a precious chalk stream its natural ‘wiggle’ back, giving up more of his land to make space for 300 metres of new River Rib channel as part of an ambitious restoration project.
With GB Biocidal Products Regulation now established, is anyone checking the paperwork?
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Philip Gaffey, Managing Director of Gaffey, UK-based specialists in the design and manufacture of advanced in-situ chemical generation and blending systems for the global water treatment market, takes an in-depth look at the impact of Brexit on biocides regulation and the risk for the water sector supply chain.
Anglian Water establishes new £1.5 billion Major Projects Framework with two delivery partnerships
Anglian Water has established a new Major Projects Framework with two delivery partnerships - Ferrovial Construction and MWH Treatment will form a joint venture on one contract, while VolkerFitzpatrick and VolkerStevin will take on the second.
RSE announces sponsorship of IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
Scottish water technology firm RSE will take a leading role at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition when water sector professionals from around the world gather in Glasgow next month.
NI Water to hold supplier market briefing event for upcoming £12.6 billion Integrated Partnerships Framework procurement
NI Water is seeking early market engagement for the forthcoming procurement of an Integrated Partnerships Framework with a total estimated value of £12.6 billion including VAT. The utility intends to undertake a supplier market briefing event on Wednesday 7th October 2026 prior to issuing its Participation Stage Package to pre-qualify interested suppliers.
Smart Water Network Forum issues call for abstracts for 17th SWAN Annual Conference in May 2027
SWAN – the Smart Water Network Forum - has announced the call for abstracts for the SWAN 17th Annual Conference in Porto, Portugal on May 18-20, 2027.
Thames Water gains access to £230 million further funding following results of 13th Consent Requests and STID Proposal
Thames Water has gained access to a further £230 million in funding following the results of the 13th Consent Requests and STID Proposal the water company launched on 24 August 2026.
Severn Trent Water seeks supply chain interest in coal mining risk assessment framework
Severn Trent Water, together with sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig, is seeking supply chain interest in a proposed multi-supplier coal mining risk assessment framework.
Yorkshire Water awards £1.14 billion contract for electricity & gas supply with metering services
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for electricity and gas supply with metering services wiuth an estimated value of £1.14 billion including VAT.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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