SSE Water extends further into Wessex Water and Bristol Water supply areas
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on a proposal to vary the appointments of SSE Water, Bristol Water and Wessex Water as water and sewerage companies.
South West Water to auction 40 redundant sites
Around 40 sites owned by South West Water which are no longer needed by the company, including parcels of woodland, redundant water storage tanks, a reservoir and even a former water treatment works are being sold at public auction next month.
Southern Water metering delivers massive 16.5% reduction in water use
New research shows that Southern Water’s pioneering metering programme has had a significant impact on water consumption – a 16.5% reduction compared with the national average of 10%.
Wessex Water takes tailor-made Met Office hazard forecasts
Wessex Water is working in partnership with the Met Office to improve the way it prepares for adverse weather conditions.
Scottish Water:sub-sea water pipeline out of action
Scottish Water has had to supply bottled water to the inhabitants of an island in Scotland after problems with the sub-sea pipeline which supplies them with fresh water.
Southern Water £20m East Worthing treatment works upgrade continues
Southern Water is continuing to invest in its East Worthing Treatment Works via its ongoing programme of almost £20 million of improvements at the site.
South East Water progresses £8m Kent water main scheme
South East Water has installed 340 metres of new pipeline in the first phase of a new £8.1 million project to upgrade an old leaking water main in Kent since work began on 5 January.
United Utilities impounding licences to include eel pass construction
United Utilities has applied to the Environment Agency for two impounding licences to carry out works on Swindale Beck which include eel pass construction.
Severn Trent starts work on £2m water network upgrade
Severn Trent Water has started work today on a major £2 million water network upgrade investment to help make water supplies in the Bilston area more reliable.
South West Water: plant breakdown, telemetry failures & poor management led to £40K fine
Exeter Crown Court heard last week how a combination of plant break down, telemetry failures and poor management on the part of South West Water resulted in Woodbury’s Polly Brook becoming contaminated with poor quality sewage, which subsequently led to the death of a number of fish.
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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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