South West Water is among 16 winning projects that have been awarded funding through the Ofwat Innovation Fund’s fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge, securing support for its innovative algal project.

An innovative solution by Thames Water has been awarded £1.9 million for an inovative project using robotic underwater technology to modernise the water treatment process in Ofwat’s £42 million Water Breakthrough Challenge competition.

Scottish Water is getting ready to start work next month on a major £3 million project to protect an iconic Edinburgh watercourse from rags, wet wipes and other sewer related debris.

Southern Water has recorded a record breaking year for finding and fixing leaks – thanks to new technology on the streets and in the control room.

An innovative tariff trial led by Affinity Water is showing strong early results in reducing customer bills and cutting water usage, a dual win for households and the environment.

Yorkshire Water is set to construct a new wetland south of its existing wastewater treatment works in Bellerby, North Yorkshire, after planning was approved by North Yorkshire Council.

Yorkshire Water is investing £16 million in reducing leakage from its clean water network this year, as it seeks to hit a 15% reduction by 2030 and secure future water supplies.

County Durham’s River Browney is set to benefit from a major investment by Northumbrian Water in sewage treatment works across the area and a drive to protect the local environment.