Essex & Suffolk Water battle record number of leaks
Two weeks after a temporary usage ban was announced across Essex & Suffolk Water’s operational areas, the company has been battling a record number of leaks.
Yorkshire Water announces appointments of two Independent Non-Executive Directors
Yorkshire Water has announced the appointments of two Independent Non-Executive Directors, Basil Scarsella and Dr. Tony Ballance, to join its Board - both bring extensive experience of leading operational performance and transformation across regulated infrastructure businesses.
Scottish Water completes major solar power and battery storage scheme
Scottish Water has completed a solar power and battery storage scheme – the water company will now be able to access renewable energy around the clock to help power one of its sites in Renfrewshire.
United Utilities completes £1.3 million Manchester sewer improvement scheme
United Utilities has completed a sewer improvement project on the edge of Manchester's Green Quarter and NOMA district that will help improve water quality in the River Irk.
Wessex Water announces hosepipe ban amid unprecedented dry weather and drought conditions
Wessex Water has today announced a hosepipe ban after months of unprecedented dry weather, heatwaves and a continued lack of rain forecast, which has led to sustained high demand for water.
Arup strengthens UKIMEA water business with two strategic appointments
Arup has appointed two senior leaders to its water business for the UK, India, Middle East and Africa (UKIMEA), reinforcing its ambition to grow its water offering across the regions.
Yorkshire Water set to recruit 90+ colleagues to accelerate £8.3 billion AMP8 investment programme infrastructure delivery
Yorkshire Water is recruiting over 90 roles in its asset delivery team, as it looks to accelerate delivery of its five-year £8.3 billion investment programme.
Scottish Water reports second best operational year on record - despite extreme weather
Scottish Water has reported its second-best operational year, despite services being tested by Scotland’s driest start to a year in more than six decades, followed by intense rainfall and flooding.
Northumbrian Water set to start work on major £6 million investment to help reduce storm overflow spills in Newcastle
Northumbrian Water is set to begin a £6 million programme of improvements to the Ouseburn and related local watercourses earlier than originally planned, with work now expected to get underway this autumn.
United Utilities welcomes £975 million investment boost to power North West growth
United Utilities has welcomed the decision by Ofwat to provisionally approve £975 million of new investment, supporting the North West's growing economy and creating 4,000 additional jobs across the supply chain.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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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