South East Water unveils expansion of state-of-the-art laboratory following Southern Water contract win
Almost two million water quality tests will now be carried out each year following a significant expansion of South East Water’s state-of-the-art laboratory in Farnborough. The drinking water company recently secured a new contract with Southern Water to provide drinking water testing services for Southern Water customers.
British Water launches annual supply chain survey 2025 on water and wastewater company performance
Leading UK trade association British Water has launched its 2025 water and wastewater company performance survey seeking comment from the supply chain on working with the UK utilities over the past 12 months.
Safeguarding London from drought - Thames Water consults on Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
Thames Water has today launched a major 10- week statutory public consultation on its proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project - the nationally significant infrastructure project aim is to provide a safe, secure and sustainable water supply for millions of Londoners during drought, supported by water recycling.
Southern Water finds entire block of 15 flats discharging wastewater and sewage straight into River Itchen
Southern Water has found the worst example of an illegal connection ever its region entire block of 15 flats discharging wastewater and sewage straight into River Itchen chalk stream at Portswood since it was first built in 1989.
Northumbrian Water invests £13 million in County Durham sewer network
Northumbrian Water has invested £13 million in upgrades to its sewer network in County Durham, which will help to protect the environment.
Uisce Éireann breaks ground on €26 million investment in two key water and wastewater projects in Maynooth
Uisce Éireann has broken ground on a €26 million investment in two significant projects in Maynooth in the town’s water and wastewater infrastructure.
Severn Trent creates more job opportunities with creation of new, dedicated ‘Proactive Pollution Prevention Team"
Severn Trent is creating a new, dedicated ‘Proactive Pollution Prevention Team’ - bringing with it a wave of new job opportunities across the Midlands.
Spending Review - Government apprenticeship changes welcomed by leading pump business
Landia, the leading pump and mixing manufacturer, has welcomed government moves to invest in tens of thousands of new apprenticeships and training opportunities.
Scottish Water - major investment in Marchmont waste water network incorporates wildflower meadow
A multi-million pound investment by Scottish Water in Edinburgh’s waste water network has been marked by a community effort to sow the seeds of what will become a large wild meadow above the site of a key project.
Welsh Water declares ‘Developing Drought’ status for Mid and South Ceredigion
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has declared ‘Developing Drought’ status for the area served by the Mid and South Ceredigion water network, due to the levels of water stored in the area’s reservoirs.
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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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