BarhaleEnpure JV delivers £18 million Dewsbury WwTW upgrade for Yorkshire Water
The BarhaleEnpure JV has completed an £18 million phosphorus removal programme at Dewsbury Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) in West Yorkshire to help improve water quality in the River Calder.
Uisce Éireann starts work on new €25 million strategic water pipeline in North Dublin
Uisce Éireann is starting work this week on a new €25 million strategic water pipeline in the Clontarf area that will significantly improve resilience and long-term water security across north Dublin city.
Severn Trent Plc set to deliver top end of £1.7 to £1.9 bn capital investment in 1st year of AMP8
Severn Trent Plc expects to deliver towards the top end of its capital investment guidance range of £1.7 billion - £1.9 billion for the first year of AMP8, according to its trading update for the period to 10 February 2026.
United Utilities and Cadent start work on pioneering gas and water scheme
A pioneering project starting today in Wigan Borough will see – for the first time in the North West – two essential utility upgrades combined into one coordinated programme of roadworks. The joint Cadent and United Utilities scheme could become a model for future collaborative upgrades.
Yorkshire Water completes £18 million upgrade at Dewsbury Wastewater Treatment Works
Yorkshire Water has completed a major £18 million upgrade to Dewsbury wastewater treatment works (WWTW) that will help improve water quality in the river Calder by removing Phosphorus from treated wastewater.
Water Minister hails United Utilities’ award-winning training academy
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Water Minister Emma Hardy toured United Utilities’ state of the art technical training academy in Bolton meeting dozens of trainees embarking on careers in the water sector.
Uisce Éireann to start work on €13.4 million investment in WwTW Castlemagner, County Cork
Uisce Éireann is starting work on a new wastewater treatment plant in Castlemagner, County Cork - a milestone project for the village and wider North Cork area, backed by a €13.4 million investment.
Arup and Evides Industriewater sign MOU to tackle industrial water supply challenges in UK
Global engineering and built environment consultancy Arup and Dutch industrial water specialist Evides Industriewater have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to address a major barrier to development of the UK’s new industrial clusters by addressing the complex water challenges.
Xylem reports Q4 orders up 9% to $2.4 billion and revenue up 6% to $2.4 billion
Global water solutions company Xylem Inc has reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. The company’s fourth-quarter revenue of $2.4 billion was driven by strong execution. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share were up 20% driven by productivity and price.
Essex & Suffolk Water completes major £3 million pipeline upgrade
Essex & Suffolk Water, part of Northumbrian Water Group, has successfully completed a major £3 million investment to install a new 8km water pipeline in Framlingham, Suffolk.
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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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