Uisce Éireann progresses works for critical water infrastructure upgrade in Clonmel
Uisce Éireann is progressing on its multi-million investment to strengthen and safeguard Clonmel’s water supply.
Yorkshire Water starts work on new £4.5 million water main in Bradford to boost drought resilience
Yorkshire Water has started work on the installation of a new water main between Thornton Moor and Haworth as part of its drought resilience planning.
United Utilities progresses £34.4 million upgrade at Crewe wastewater treatment works
United Utilities is progressing a £34.4 million upgrade at its Crewe Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) to improve water quality in the River Weaver - the water company is upgrading its site with innovative technology usually found in the energy sector.
Southern Water progresses work to cut storm overflows and protect Chichester Harbour
Southern Water is making good progress on two major storm overflow reduction schemes on the Hampshire and West Sussex border.
NI Water breaks ground on £6m nature-based wastewater treatment solution for Robinsonstown, Portadown
Robinsonstown (outside Portadown) is set to benefit from a £6 million investment by NI Water as work to replace the 35-year-old wastewater treatment works in the village gets underway.
Anglian Water launches public consultation for Cambridge to Rede strategic water pipeline
Anglian Water is inviting communities across Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to have their say on plans for a new strategic 49km pipeline from Cambridge to Rede.
United Utilities rehomes fish from Moor Pool as £48 million investment begins in Knutsford
This week saw teams gather at Moor Pool in Knutsford, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), to begin the careful relocation of fish as part of one of the most significant water improvement projects seen in the region for decades.
South West Water- installation of two new storm tanks cuts storm overflow spills in Payhembury by 57%
South West Water has reduced storm overflow spills in the village of Payhembury in Devon by 57% thanks to a programme of targeted improvements.
CCW publishes timetable for first Accountability Sessions for Water Voice consumer panels
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has published the full timetable for the first Accountability Sessions for the Water Voice consumer panels and the publication dates for all supporting documents.
Scottish Water unveils final £13.4 billion SR27 business plan for six year investment period 2027-2033
Scottish Water has published its final SR27 business plan for 2027–2033, setting out its proposals to invest £13.4 billion to protect and improve water and wastewater services across Scotland over the next six years.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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