Consultation closes on 10 December on proposals for new reservoir in Cambridgeshire Fens
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water are encouraging local communities to have their say on a proposed new reservoir in the Fens before the third phase of consultation closes on 10 December 2025.
Dominique Mowle named new Finance Director at South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water
South Staffs Water has announced the appointment of Dominique Mowle as its new Finance Director and also for its sister company Cambridge Water effective 2 January 2026.
Icosa Water rebrands to Last Mile Water as multi-utility group strengthens independent networks offering
Icosa Water, the New Appointment and Variation (NAV) licensed water and wastewater service provider across England and Wales has announced its rebrand to Last Mile Water.
South East Water issues boil water notice for 24,000 customers in Tunbridge Wells
South East Water has issued a precautionary boil water notice for 24,000 customers in Tunbridge Wells as water supply is restored for flushing toilets and washing only.
Balfour Beatty reports strong cash, order book growth and plans for share buybacks in latest trading update
Balfour Beatty has reported strong cashand order book growth, together with plans for further share buybacks in 2026, according to its latest trading update published this morning covering the period to 4 December 2025.
Scottish Water progresses £13 million sewer upgrade project in Stirlingshire
A key phase of a £13 million sewer upgrade project to support new housing in Stirlingshire has been completed after Scottish Water successfully tunnelled under the main railway line linking Glasgow to the north east of Scotland.
Thames Water CEO says good progress made across all areas of operational transformation and financial performance has improved
Thames Water CEO Chris Weston says the company has made good progress across all areas of its operational transformation and financial performance has improved, according to its interim half year results for the six months to 30 September 2025 published today.
Yorkshire Water progresses rollout of renewable energy strategy with solar power at five sites
Yorkshire Water’s strategy to generate at least 40% of its own operational energy took a major step forward recently with the switch-on of five solar farm sites at Filey, Malton, Belle Vue, Monk Bretton and Harrogate South.
Anglian Water reaches record milestone in smart metering programme
Anglian Water has recently hit a huge milestone in its smart metering programme, with over 1.3 million smart meters now connected across the East of England. This marks the largest smart meter rollout of any UK water company.
South West Water starts work on next phase of £12 million project in Sidmouth
South West Water has started work on the next phase of a £12 million project in Sidmouth to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.
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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. -
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