Severn Trent partners with Nectar360 to launch industry first water usage incentive scheme
Severn Trent has launched a new incentive scheme in partnership with Nectar360, which owns and operates Nectar, rewarding customers for adopting a smart meter and reducing their water usage.
Thames Water in drive to seek up to £3 billion in emergency funding to extend liquidity up to October 2026
Thames Water has today announced a proposed transaction to extend its liquidity runway which includes up to £3 billion of new money in addition to access to cash reserves and debt extensions. Under the terms of the transaction, Thames will have the opportunity to obtain up to £3 billion super senior funding.
Yorkshire Water invests £3 million in new underground storage shaft to reduce overflows into North Sea
Yorkshire Water is investing £3 million to create a new underground storage shaft at the pumping station in Bempton, East Yorkshire to reduce overflows into the North Sea.
AtkinsRéalis launches industry-first competition to leapfrog tech talent into permanent positions
Engineering services and nuclear company AtkinsRéalis has launched an industry-first recruitment campaign with a difference. The firm is searching for the top tech talent to take part in a weekend-long hackathon, with five permanent roles on offer to the winning team.
South East Water - two vital water network projects reach halfway stage
More than 11 kilometres of new water main have now been laid across East Sussex as two projects by South East Water to improve the drinking water supply network approach the halfway stage.
Affinity Water publishes final Water Resources Management Plan 2024
Affinity Water has published its final Water Resources Management Plan 2024 (WRMP24) following approval by the Defra Secretary of State, Steve Reed.
Bournemouth Water starts major £85 million upgrade at Christchurch water treatment works
Bournemouth Water has started a major £85 million upgrade to its Knapp Mill Water Treatment Works in Christchurch.
Southern Water publishes cyber investigation update
Southern Water has published an update on its investigation relating to the illegal cyber attack at the start of this year.
South East Water sets out £2.3 billion plans to secure future drinking water supplies
South East Water.has published it Water Resources Management plan setting out a £2.3 billion package of work to secure future drinking water supplies in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire for the next 50 years.
Uisce Éireann says minimum investment of €55-€60 billion needed up to 2050 to deliver significant improvements
Uisce Éireann estimates it will require a minimum investment of €55-€60 billion up to 2050 to enable growth, improve compliance and increase the resilience of its assets.
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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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