Thames Water research shows millions are using more water amidst record breaking temperatures
New research by Thames Water reveals that while the UK has experienced drought, the hottest summer on record in 2025, and record-breaking temperatures last month it has not led to reduced water use.
Uisce Éireann - Greater Dublin Drainage Project moves forward as preparatory works begin
Uisce Éireann has announced that preparatory works are now underway on the Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) Project after the project received the green light in December 2025 – the critical national infrastructure project remains on track for accelerated completion in 2031.
Anglian Water gets ready to start work on £1 million water network upgrade in Bildeston
Anglian Water is getting ready to start work on installing 1km of new water pipes along the High Street in Bildeston - starting on 22 June, and lasting approximately five months.
NI Water progresses work on multi-million pound stormwater separation scheme
NI Water is continuing to progress work through its multi-million-pound Stormwater Separation Programme, helping to reduce the risk of out of sewer flooding, improve environmental performance and create extra capacity within the wastewater network to support new homes and economic growth across Northern Ireland.
Southern Water installs real time water quality monitors on rivers Test, Itchen and Blackwater
Southern Water is installing nearly 20 monitors along the rivers Test, Itchen and Blackwater, offering half-hourly updates on the health of the chalk streams.
Pennon place asset health and performance at centre of strategic decision-making
Ian Christie, who joined Pennon Group in May 2026 as its newly appointed Chief Asset Officer (CAO), takes a look at how Pennon is investing in its infrastructure and its people to place asset health and performance at the centre of strategic decision-making.
South East Water rolls out smart meter technology across its water network
South East Water is rolling out smart meters to enable customers to track bills, usage and leaks across its water network, upgrading around 900,000 meters by 2035 in partnership with Connexin, a leading provider of smart technologies.
Northumbrian Water to start work on £2.6m pipe replacement scheme for Middlesbrough water network
Northumbrian Water is getting ready to start work on replacing more than 12km of ageing water pipes in the Pallister Park area of Middlesbrough – reducing bursts and leaks and protecting the quality of customers’ supplies.
MOSL highlights year of strong performance and cost savings in 2025/26 Annual Report
MOSL has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2025/26, highlighting a year of strong operational performance and carefully managed improvement programmes.
Thames Water invests £20 million+ to improve water quality and resilience in Woodley and surrounding areas
Thames Water is investing more than £20 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Woodley, Berkshire, as part of its biggest upgrade in 150 years to improve services for customers and the environment.
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Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.”
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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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