Scottish Water awards £50 million contract for advanced metering infrastructure for non-household customers
Scottish Water has awarded a major contract for advanced metering infrastructure for non-household customers: AMI smart water meters, networks and data services - the contract had an estimated value of £50 million (ex VAT) when it first went out to tender in June 2025.
MOSL publishes final Quarterly Report for 2025/26
MOSL has published its Quarter 4 (Q4) Report for its key performance indicators (KPIs) and improvement programmes for 2025/26.
Start of bathing water season sees 13 new bathing sites open across England
The start of the official bathing water season today sees 13 new bathing sites open across England - the designated sites include the first-ever site on the River Thames in London.
Southern Water - AI-enabled smart sewer system led to more than 4,000 interventions in past year
Southern Water’s AI-enabled smart sewer system led to more than 4,000 interventions in the past year, enabling its teams to remove blockages.
South East Water uses soil insight to reduce fertiliser use and improve water quality
A trial run by South East Water in Hampshire has used soil data to better understand timing and drivers of nitrate risk in order to inform targeted, evidence-led crop management. This could help reduce the amount of fertiliser wasted and leaching into waterways and groundwater benefitting both farmers and water companies.
Ofwat launches consultation on draft monitoring and assessment framework for PR24 delivery plans
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposed monitoring and assessment framework for the water companies AMP8 delivery plans - the PR24 investment is the largest in the water sector across England and Wales over the last 30 years.
Tetra Pak VP for Climate & Nature warns food and beverage sector must tackle water scarcity as an urgent priority
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Francesca Priora, Vice President, Climate & Nature, at global food processing and packaging giant Tetra Pak discusses why water scarcity is an urgent priority for the food and beverage industry.
RAPID gives increased development funding go-ahead for White Horse Reservoir to move to gate 4 planning
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has published its final decision confirming that the White Horse Reservoir solution should continue to receive development funding to continue through the gated process to gate four.
Hydro International launches tertiary wastewater treatment in partnership with Brightwork
Hydro International has launched advanced tertiary wastewater treatment solutions in the UK through a new partnership with Netherlands‑based technology specialist Brightwork, strengthening its offer to water companies facing tighter discharge requirements.
CCW warns trust in water companies hits new low as worries over bills deepen
A new report from the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has revealed that water companies are failing to win back customers’ trust amid deepening concerns over the fairness and affordability of water bills.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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