Severn Trent says aggregate water industry debt could triple to £90 billion by 2035
A new report published today by Severn Trent says that the aggregate debt for the water industry in England and Wales could triple – from £30 billion today to £90 billion by 2035.
Review urged over Thames’ plan for £1bn reservoir
According to a report on the BBC news website last night, the Environment Agency has told Thames Water to revise "substantial parts" of its plans for a new reservoir in Oxfordshire.
Thames Water’s plan for new reservoir rejected by community leaders
Members of the Vale of White Horse District Council have unanimously called for a public inquiry to thoroughly investigate Thames Water's case for a reservoir.
Ofwat consults on change of ownership of Yorkshire Water
Ofwat has launched a consultation into the regulatory issues arising from the change of ownership of Yorkshire Water.
Daily Mirror says “Water firms face angry backlash”
According to a report in today's Daily Mirror newspaper, water firms are set to face “an angry backlash” as they prepare to reveal profits of £2 billion.
Ofwat consults on changes of ownership at Southern Water and South Staffordshire Water
Ofwat has launched consultations into the regulatory issues arising from the changes of ownership of Southern Water Services Limited and of South Staffordshire Water plc.
Ofwat appoints South East Water to replace Mid Kent Water
Ofwat has terminated Mid Kent Water's appointment as a water service provider.
South East Water and Mid Kent Water to merge this month
The merger of South East Water and Mid Kent Water looks set to take place later this month, subject to final regulatory clearance. The merger of the two water companies will create the second-largest water supply company in England and Wales.
Water watchdog challenges Bristol Water’s proposed price increase
The Consumer Council for Water has challenged Bristol Water’s bid to further increase its prices for the next two years.
£3 billion takeover bid for Yorkshire Water
The Board of Kelda Group plc, owners of Yorkshire water, notes the movement in its share price and confirmed yesterday that it has received an approach from an infrastructure consortium backed by Citigroup Alternative Investments LLC, GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd Infracapital Partners LP and HSBC Bank plc.
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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. -
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