Anglian Water reaches record milestone in smart metering programme
Anglian Water has recently hit a huge milestone in its smart metering programme, with over 1.3 million smart meters now connected across the East of England. This marks the largest smart meter rollout of any UK water company.
South West Water starts work on next phase of £12 million project in Sidmouth
South West Water has started work on the next phase of a £12 million project in Sidmouth to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.
Southern Water completes £2.7m scheme to improve water quality in Hampshire chalk stream
The River Meon in Hampshire is set to benefit from a multi-million pound investment - Southern Water has successfully completed a £2.7 million scheme to improve water quality at one the iconic chalk stream.
Scottish Water reaches major milestone in Perth in final stages of sewer pipeline
Scottish Water has reached a major milestone in its sewer pipeline project in Perth - more than five kilometres of new sewer has been installed in the Inveralmond area of the city, as the project enters the final stretch.
United Utilities to start work on major water mains upgrade for Windermere
United Utilities is getting ready to start work in January on a project to upgrade water mains in Windermere.
Southern Water reports positive start to AMP8 and clear Delivery Action Plan to address areas of underperformance
Southern Water is reporting a positive start to AMP8 with further improvements delivered across a number of key operational metrics and a clear Delivery Action Plan to address areas of underperformance, according to its newly released unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025.
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells without water over weekend after shutdown at South East Water's Pembury WTW
Up to 24,000 residents in Tunbridge Wells have been left with water over the weekend after a problem at South East Water’s Pembury Water Treatment Works meant the plant had to be shut down, causing storage tanks to run low in Tunbridge Wells.
NI Water starts work on £4 million upgrade scheme for Loughmacrory water infrastructure improvements
NI Water is getting work underway on a major £4 million upgrade scheme for water infrastructure improvements which will benefit customers throughout Loughmacrory (outside Omagh) and the surrounding area.
Southern Water reaches tunnelling milestone on £100 million-plus underground pipeline
Southern Water has reached a tunnelling milestone on its £100 million-plus Southampton Link Main underground pipeline project after a tunnel was completed deep beneath the M3 motorway.
Affinity Water helps Watford FC cut water use and boost sustainability
Affinity Water is helping Watford Football Club reduce water use and boost sustainability across its Vicarage Road Stadium, through a series of on-site surveys, device installations and sharing guidance with its staff designed to cut waste and improve efficiency.
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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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