Southern Water progresses £25m+ upgrade at Swalecliffe WwTW
Southern Water has optimised its Swalecliffe Wastewater Treatment Works to increase available storage, reducing storm overflows by 36%. The optimisation cost around 90% less than building a new storm tank and was much less carbon intensive.
NI Water uses innovative FOG technology to identify infrastructure issues in Newry area
NI Water is using innovative FOG technology to identify properties where foul drains, which include drainage from bathrooms and washing machines, are misconnected to the stormwater drains/sewers.
Essex & Suffolk Water share £1.5 billion investment plans to protect region’s water resources
A new reservoir, new pipelines and a new advanced water recycling centre form part of a transformational £1.5 billion investment plan that Essex & Suffolk Water have outlined in order to ensure the region, the driest in the country, has enough water for residents and businesses.
South West Water works to improve Combe Martin’s water quality and reduce storm overflow use
South West Water is helping to improve water quality in Combe Martin and reduce the use of storm overflows.
Southern Water progresses major £8 million upgrades to Southampton wastewater site
Southern Water is progressing work on more than £8 million of improvements to a Southampton wastewater treatment works which are helping to protect the River Itchen and its salmon population.
Northumbrian Water sets out plan to protect region’s water resources for next 25 years
Northumbrian Water has recently published its latest Water Resources Management Plan for 2025-30 (WRMP24) which confirms resilient water supplies for the North East for the next 25 years.
Yorkshire Water progresses county-wide £27.8 million storm overflow scheme
Yorkshire Water is three quarters of the way through a £27.8 million programme that will reduce the frequency and volume of storm overflow discharges at 41 of its wastewater treatment sites across the region.
Southern Water: “Ofwat’s Final Determination in December should help to alleviate much of uncertainty around sector”
Southern Water says that Ofwat’s Final Determination in December should help to alleviate much of the uncertainty around the sector, following ratings agency Moody’s downgrade of the UK water sector on Wednesday.
United Utilities reports robust financial performance for six month period to 30 September 2024
United Utilities has delivered a robust underlying financial performance for the half year to 30 September 2024, according to its latest financial results report released this morning.
Scottish Water in landmark agreement on future water investment and charging
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by three statutory bodies: the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), Scottish Water and Consumer Scotland.
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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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