Thames Water removes 120 tonne fatberg from Oxford sewer in complex two week operation
A 120 tonne fatberg, equivalent in size of a blue whale, has been removed from a large trunk sewer in Oxford. Clearing the fatberg required a coordinated effort from multiple Thames Water teams and contractors, highlighting the scale and complexity of the operation.
Southern Water progresses work on £2m-plus new storm overflow reduction scheme for Hampshire village
The village of Hamble near Southampton will be the latest area in Hampshire to benefit from Southern Water’s work to reduce storm overflows.
South East Water exceeds its target for funding sustainable farms and protecting water sources
South East Water has surpassed its ambitious targets for working with farmers and landowners to improve raw water quality through sustainable and holistic land management practices.
South West Water installs new storm storage at Yeoford WwTW to help reduce overflows
South West Water says storm overflow spills at a site in Devon are seeing a significant reduction this year following work to increase storage and keep groundwater out of its local network.
Southern Water invests £4.5 million in phosphorous removal tech at three Kent wastewater sites
Southern Water is investing £4.5 million to improve water quality at three of its Wastewater Treatment Works across Kent.
Uisce Éireann adopts 25 year Water Services Strategic Plan 2050
Uisce Éireann has announced that its Water Services Strategic Plan 2050 (WSSP 2050) has been approved by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD and subsequently adopted by the Uisce Éireann Board.
Anglian Water hits major delivery milestone on Strategic Pipeline
Anglian Water's multi-million-pound water network – one of Europe’s biggest environmental projects and the most important in the company's history – has reached a major milestone of pipelaying completion across the entire southern stretch of its Strategic Pipeline.
Northumbrian Water - Avove deliver essential works as part of Living Water Enterprise’s first project
The Living Water Enterprise (LWE), a unique partnership created to deliver Northumbrian Water’s large-scale programme for AMP8 and beyond, has reached a landmark moment, breaking ground on its first project.
Southern Water launches “You Save, We’ll Pay’ incentive scheme for Hampshire and Isle of Wight businesses
Southern Water is launching its “You Save, We’ll Pay’ incentive scheme for businesses across Hampshire and Isle of Wight – the scheme will start on Friday 1 August 2025.
Jersey Water brings desal plant into operation to boost water supplies
Jersey Water has begun using its desalination plant to bolster the Island’s water reserves, which are currently lower than average for the time of year.
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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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