Tougher regulation on the cards - new Environment Agency report shows water and sewerage companies underperforming
The Environment Agency has today published its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023 – the data show that the majority of companies continue to underperform.
Tideway progresses to system commissioning stage of Tideway Tunnel delivery
Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd, trading under the name Tideway, has progressed to the system commissioning stage of the Tideway Tunnel delivery, according to its Annual Report and Accounts for 2023/24.
New Affinity Water trial doubles water saving through behavioural change campaign
A recent Affinity Water trial aimed at assessing the impact of a behavioural change campaign on water usage has yielded impressive results.
Yorkshire Water to invest £5 million in Chesterfield storm overflows to reduce discharges to local watercourses
Yorkshire Water is planning to invest over £5 million in three storm overflows in and around Chesterfield to reduce the number of storm water charges into Calow Brook, the river Hipper and the river Rother.
Affinity Water publishes annual results for 2023/24 – profits up and losses down
Affinity Water is reporting an increase of overall operating profit of £7.5 million to £22.1 million, a 51.4% compared to £14.6 million in 2023, alongside a loss before tax for 2023/24 of £49.0 million, a £63.7 million decrease on a loss of £112.7 million in 2023, according its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2024.
South West Water to set out desalination plans for Cornwall at 5 public information events this month
South West Water is hosting five public information events this month to discuss its proposals for a desalination plant in Cornwall with local residents as part of its plans for improving water resilience across the region.
Dŵr Cymru proposes new location and smaller site for Merthyr water treatment works
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has revealed revised proposals to invest in new and resilient water treatment works – future proofing the supply of drinking water to present and future generations.
Severn Trent gets green light for £12bn AMP8 investment after Ofwat backs ‘Outstanding’ plans
Severn Trent has been given the green light by Ofwat for a major multibillion pound investment AMP8 programme, set to deliver huge benefits to the Midlands.
Yorkshire Water invests £6 million in Howden in readiness for town expansion
Yorkshire Water is investing £6 million in Howden and Howdendyke in phase one of major development to improve water quality and resilience in the existing network.
Southern Water reports loss before tax for FY 2023-24 of £207.6 million, compared to £368.6 million profit in 2023
Southern Water has reported a loss before tax for FY 2023-24 of £207.6 million, compared to £368.6 million profit in 2023, according to its newly-published Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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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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