United Utilities delivers reduction in storm overflow spills at pace across Windermere and North West
United Utilities’ ambitious £200 million investment plan to reduce spills across Windermere from storm overflows is moving at pace.
Anglian Water completes initial £153 million smart meter rollout to 1.1 million homes
Anglian Water has finished installing its initial rollout of 1.1 million smart meters across its region, in an investment worth £153 million. The milestone, which sees the company hit its AMP7 target ahead of time, means the water company is on track to deliver smart meters across its entire region by 2030.
Southern Water uses Virtual Inspector Team to cut 10,000 unnecessary callouts
Southern Water has helped customers avoid more than 10,000 unnecessary visits by its engineers in just one year via the support offered by its innovative Virtual Inspector team.
Uisce Éireann announces significant progress on €19 million upgrade to Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme
Uisce Éireann is making significant progress on a €19 million investment to upgrade the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply - with pipe laying now complete.
Scotland’s largest waste water pumping station gets £478,000 solar power scheme
Scotland’s largest waste water pumping station is now partly powered by renewable energy, after work was completed on a £478,000 solar power scheme.
Northumbrian Water completes £4.9 million upgrade project at Hexham STW
Northumbrian Water has completed a £4.9 million project that will help to protect water quality in the River Tyne. Upgrades at the water company’s sewage treatment works (STW) in Hexham will ensure the site’s resilience and help maintain the quality of the final effluent released, reducing the risk of pollution.
Southern Water uses helicopter to deliver tank to Kent wastewater works
Southern Water brought a helicopter in to deliver a new treatment tank to a Kent wastewater treatment works this week.
Thames Water invests £20 million in 20,000 smart sewer monitors help to prevent flooding and pollution incidents
Thames Water has invested £20 million to make its sewers smart and prevent flooding and pollutions - 20,000 monitors across the Thames Water region have helped identify and remove 11,500 blockages between March 2021 – March 2024.
Independent investigation by Deloitte clears NI Water following allegations of contractor fraud
An independent forensic team from Deloitte which conducted a detailed investigation following allegations of contractor fraud being raised at NI Water has found no evidence of fraud or wrongdoing by the water company.
Thames Water progresses restructuring plan after High Court go-ahead
Thames Water has announced that its proposed restructuring plan became effective on Friday after the plan to implement the liquidity extension transaction was approved by the High Court on 18 February last week.
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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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