Environment Agency publishes NFM heat maps to help identify potential project opportunities for FCERM investment programme
The Environment Agency has published natural flood management (NFM) heat maps to help identify potential project opportunities for the flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) investment programme.
Ofwat acts on concerns over Clear Business Water Ltd compliance with Customer Protection Code of Practice
Ofwat has acted on concerns over Clear Business Water Ltd’s compliance with Customer Protection Code of Practice {CPCoP) – the business water retailer has now confirmed its commitment to compliance with the CPCoP.
Research lead by Affinity Water finds new homes could reduce water demand by up to 60%
New homes designed with water reuse systems and high-efficiency appliances could significantly reduce demand on England’s water supplies, according to new research from Project Zero, led by Affinity Water.
Yorkshire Water cuts storm discharges to watercourses by 24.5% in 2025
Yorkshire Water reduced the number of discharges into watercourses in Yorkshire by 24.5% in 2025 when compared to the previous 12 months.
United Utilities reaches major milestone - 200,000 smart meters installed in last 12 months
United Utilities has reached a significant milestone in its smart metering programme after installing more than 200,000 in the last twelve months.
Competition and Markets Authority releases 1000 page-plus final report on water companies’ PR24 appeals
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued its final determinations report following references from Ofwat of its 2024 price reviews (PR24) for 5 water companies to the CMA.
Severn Trent Water tenders c £25.78 million AMP8 framework contract for service, maintenance and repair of analytical monitors
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for the service, maintenance and repair of analytical monitoring equipment for both drinking water and sewage treatment with an estimated total value of up to £25.786 million including VAT.
NI Water outlines scale of major infrastructure investment challenges - "permanent, sustainable funding solution" needed
NI Water has outlined the scale of investment challenges facing water and wastewater infrastructure during a presentation to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council.
Anglian Water - duration of storm overflow spills in East of England down by more than 80% compared to 2024
Data released today shows storm overflow performance in 2025 was the best ever, with the total number of spills from Anglian Water’s storm overflows reduced by more than 60% and the total duration of all spills reduced by more than 80%% compared to 2024.
Environment Agency - fewer and shorter storm overflow spills in 2025, new monitoring data shows
New data published today by the Environment Agency shows a significant reduction in both the number and duration of storm overflow spills across England compared to 2024.
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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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