Uisce Éireann starts work on major €8.5 million Crodaun wastewater network upgrade in Celbridge
Uisce Éireann has started work this month on the Crodaun Wastewater Network Upgrade, an important project that will significantly enhance wastewater capacity and support future growth and development in Celbridge.
Scottish Water- new £371,000 solar scheme helps power fresh water for borders homes
A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services in the Scottish Borders - the scheme will help reduce operating costs and cut carbon emissions at the site.
Uisce Éireann launches public consultation on Draft Cork Wastewater Strategy
Uisce Éireann has published the Draft Cork Wastewater Strategy, alongside the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Report and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), for an eight week public consultation running to 19 March 2026.
United Utilities starts £48 million AMP8 sewer network upgrade in Moor Pool, Knutsford
United Utilities has started work on a £48 million scheme to upgrade the sewer network in Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford.
United Utilities progresses plans for £30 million stormwater storage tank at Wavertree Park in Liverpool
United Utilities is progressing its plans to construct a £30 million underground stormwater storage tank at Wavertree Park in Liverpool and help reduce flooding in the local area.
Barhale announces senior leadership appointments as business continues to grow
Barhale has announced a number of senior leadership changes, reflecting the continued growth of the business and its commitment to developing internal talent.
United Utilities - £4.5m project gets underway to upgrade 10km of Cheshire water pipes
Work is underway on a £4.5 million United Utilities project to upgrade nearly 10km of water network in the Tarporley area of Cheshire.
Scottish Water to start work on major £3 million storm overflow project in Edinburgh
Scottish Water is about to get work underway on a major £3 million storm overflow project on a key arterial route linking west Edinburgh with the city centre – while access to properties will be maintained, the road will be closed for approximately six months from 25 January 2026.
NI Water - independent investigation finds no evidence of contractor fraud allegations
An independent investigation into the contractor fraud allegations raised against NI Water has now concluded, with no evidence of fraud identified.
South Staffs Water starts work on two major water mains replacement schemes
South Staffs Water has started work on two major mains replacement schemes - a £2.5 million scheme to replace approximately 7.5km of ageing water mains in Aldridge and a £1.9 million scheme to replace approximately 10.5km of water mains in Draycott in the Clay.
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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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