Scottish Water completes key tunnelling installation for new trunk water main in Glasgow
A state-of-the-art tunnel boring machine has completed the installation of a key part of a new trunk water main in Glasgow, beneath a motorway and railway, as part of a multi-million pound Scottish Water project which will benefit almost one million customers.
United Utilities start 84km Hodder pipeline deep-clean
United Utilities is about to start a multi-million pound deep clean of a maze of underground water mains running east to west across Lancashire.
New phase of Sheffield water mains work begins
Yorkshire Water is set to embark on the latest phase of its work to clean, re-line and re-lay its water pipes in Sheffield as part of a £11 million scheme to improve water quality.
Going underground - massive new pipes arrive at Malin Bridge
The arrival of massive new mains pipes in Sheffield's Malin Bridge has marked the halfway stage for Yorkshire Water's £11m investment in the city.
United Utilities starts work on five year trunk mains cleaning programme
United Utilities is starting work on a major five year £21 million trunk mains cleaning programme, beginning with the Wirral.
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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
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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