Scottish Water publishes ambitious new 25 year Long Term Strategy
Scottish Water has published its 25 year Long Term Strategy Our Sustainable Future Together – the ambitious new strategic plan sets out the future of Scotland’s water.
Business Stream - industry-first Charter sets customer care standard for water sector
Business Stream has launched a new industry-first Charter seeking to set a customer care standard within the water industry.
South West Water cuts storm overflow spills by 55% at one of highest spilling sites in Cornwall
South West Water has reduced storm overflow spills at one of its highest spilling sites in Cornwall as it continues to drive improvements across the region. The storm overflow at North Petherwin Wastewater Treatment Works, near Launceston, spilled 183 times in 2023.
Severn Trent reports strong operational and environmental performance - made possible by financial strength
Severn Trent PLC is reporting strong operational and environmental performance made possible by its financial strength with the publication of its Annual Results for the year ended 31 March 2025, the final year of AMP7.
South West Water to lead groundbreaking project to predict harmful algal blooms
South West Water is among 16 winning projects that have been awarded funding through the Ofwat Innovation Fund’s fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge, securing support for its innovative algal project.
Water Breakthrough Challenge - Thames Water wins £1.9 million to test new robotic underwater technologies
An innovative solution by Thames Water has been awarded £1.9 million for an inovative project using robotic underwater technology to modernise the water treatment process in Ofwat’s £42 million Water Breakthrough Challenge competition.
Scottish Water to start work on major £3 million project to upgrade storm overflow in Murrayfield
Scottish Water is getting ready to start work next month on a major £3 million project to protect an iconic Edinburgh watercourse from rags, wet wipes and other sewer related debris.
Southern Water reports record year for finding and fixing leaks
Southern Water has recorded a record breaking year for finding and fixing leaks – thanks to new technology on the streets and in the control room.
Affinity Water - innovative Tariff Trial delivers promising results for customers and the environment
An innovative tariff trial led by Affinity Water is showing strong early results in reducing customer bills and cutting water usage, a dual win for households and the environment.
Yorkshire Water gets planning approval for £1.4 million wetland at Bellerby treatment works
Yorkshire Water is set to construct a new wetland south of its existing wastewater treatment works in Bellerby, North Yorkshire, after planning was approved by North Yorkshire Council.
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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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