Anglian Water rules out hosepipe ban this summer following wettest winter on record
Despite recent headlines, Anglian Water is reassuring its customers that a hosepipe ban will not be necessary this summer for the East of England.
Scottish Water uses ultra high-pressure robotics in high-tech UK-first to solve sewer problem
Scottish Water has turned to ultra high-pressure robotics in a UK-first to remove decades of industrial deposits blocking a strategic sewer in South Lanarkshire.
Ofwat and CCW research findings conclude Yorkshire Water failed customers in Goole
Ofwat and CCW have told Yorkshire Water they must provide better customer service, after failing to provide adequate support to residents whose water supply was seriously affected over the course of a fortnight at the end of October 2023.
Severn Trent to install SuDS detention basins in Mansfield as part of £76 million project to reduce flood risk
As Severn Trent’s £76 million Mansfield project to reduce flooding by turning to nature continues, the company will be creating detention basins on the Oak Tree Estate in the town.
Network Rail – new £45 billion rail improvement plan includes £2.8bn spend on thousands of miles of drains, cuttings and embankments
Network Rail has today announced the start of its five-year, £45.4 billion rail improvement plan which includes around £2.8 billion in activities and technology that will help it better cope with extreme weather and climate change over the five years to 2029.
Devon and Cornwall’s two biggest reservoirs hit 90% storage ahead of target
The two biggest strategic reservoirs for the South West have successfully refilled to over 90% storage capacity as South West Water continues to deliver its promises for a long-term resilience plan for water.
Wessex Water sets out plan to invest £7m-plus to expand Halstock Water Recycling Centre in Dorset
Wessex Water has set out plans to invest £7 million-plus to expand its Halstock Water Recycling Centre - the multi-million-pound investment will help to further protect the environment in the rural north-west corner of Dorset.
Yorkshire Water invests £2.7 million in Kirkby Malzeard wastewater treatment works
Yorkshire Water is investing £2.7 million in its Kirkby Malzeard wastewater treatment works to improve water quality in Kex beck, which eventually joins the river Laver near Ripon.
Scottish Water publishes Combined Sewer Overflow data update
Scottish Water has published its annual data on overflows from the public waste water system in line with regulatory requirements and the company’s commitment to sharing more information on its performance.
Widespread media reports suggest Thames Water at risk of insolvency
Widespread media reports over the Easter weekend are suggesting that Thames Water is on the brink of collapse, following the refusal of its investors to put more money into the company.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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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