Northumbrian Water has started work on its £18.3 million investment programme to improve resilience in remote locations.

Uisce Éireann will carry out essential works next week on the water network at the Ballinamuck Water Treatment Plant as part of construction upgrades associated with the new treatment plant; temporary water supply interruptions are required to safely complete network connections.

United Utilities has reached a significant milestone in its project at Flass Lane in Barrow, with drilling work now underway for the foundations of a major new underground storage tank that will help improve water quality in the Walney Channel.

Veolia has strengthened its expansion and capabilities in the Middle East with two major desalination contracts worth a total of nearly €200 million.

Thames Water’s region has reached 100 days of drought after months of exceptionally dry weather - the water company is warning that months of sustained rainfall are still needed to rebuild supplies.

United Utilities has completed a £1.5 million investment to create additional stormwater storage at its Caton Wastewater Treatment Works near Lancaster.

Northumbrian Water is set to begin work at Cleasewell Hill, near Choppington, as part of a wider £23 million investment in the Cambois area of Northumberland.

Uisce Éireann has completed a major €8.5 million wastewater network upgrade completed ahead of schedule – the Crodaun Wastewater Network Upgrade will support future growth and development in Celbridge.