Tunbridge Wells – South East Water update sets out revised strategy, FAQs, further planned outage and support plan
The South East Water update published at 5.30pm yesterday afternoon on ongoing water supply issues for Tunbridge Wells sets out detailed information about the company’s revised strategy, FAQs, further planned outage and support plan.
Southern Water progresses multi-million pound West Sussex sewer sealing project
The next phase of Southern Water’s sewer sealing programme to tackle decades of groundwater-related flooding in the Lavant Valley is set to begin in West Dean.
Widespread criticism for South East Water and CEO David Hinton as water supply issues continue
Households and businesses supplied by South East Water continue to be without water or suffer water supply interruptions – a range of areas continue to be affected according to the latest updates published on the water company’s AquAlerter map pages on its website.
South East Water - thousands of homes left without water as Kent County Council declares major incident
Thousands of homes in the South East Water region have been left without water and Kent County Council has declared a major incident following the loss of water supply. South East Water’s initial annoucement on Saturday 10th Jan 2026 at 11:08 a.m. said that “regrettably”, customers in East Grinstead and the surrounding areas would begin to experience no water, intermittent supply or low pressure.
Southern Water completes £3 million+ upgrade to Blackstone Wastewater Treatment Works
Southern Water has completed more than £3 million of upgrades to a wastewater treatment works which are directly benefitting the health of the River Adur and its tributaries.
Final call to comment on Thames Water's proposed new nationally significant reservoir in Oxfordshire
Thames Water has issued a final call to comment on proposed new 150 billion litre reservoir in Oxfordshire - deadline to submit comments to the consultation closes at 11:59pm on 13 January 2026.
South East Water CEO tells Commons Committee "lifestyle changes and extreme weather events" contributed to Tunbridge Wells water shortages
South East Water CEO David Hinton has told a House of Commons Committee that "lifestyle changes and extreme weather events" had contributed to recent water shortages in Tunbridge Wells.
Green light for upgrade to Uisce Éireann’s Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant
Following the success of a pilot study on new filters at Uisce Éireann’s Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant, the green light has now been given to permanent upgrade works which will commence on site later this year.
NI Water completes £6m-plus maintenance projects at Kilkeel Wastewater Treatment Works
NI Water has completed base maintenance projects totalling over £6 million at its Kilkeel Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW).
United Utilities offers more than a dozen apprenticeship roles in Cumbria
United Utilities is hosting a drop in event for people to find out more about apprenticeship opportunities in Cumbria.
News Showcase
-
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Severn Trent tenders major £84 million AMP8 contract for digestor roof replacement design & build works
- NI Water seeks supply chain input to develop procurement strategy for wastewater sludge & screenings disposal service
- Specialist recruiter warns water sector faces ‘perfect storm’ as AMP8 delays push projects off track
- Thames Water consults on changes to nationally significant Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
- EFRA Committee launches call for evidence about how Government can support upland farms and landscapes
- Ofwat updates guidance for water companies on regulatory and commercial expectations for DPC projects
Watch
-
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.
-
Working for WSP - what if you could build a career as unique as you? With us, you can
Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video.
Top Stories
- Severn Trent tenders major £84 million AMP8 contract for digestor roof replacement design & build works
- Specialist recruiter warns water sector faces ‘perfect storm’ as AMP8 delays push projects off track
- EFRA Committee launches call for evidence about how Government can support upland farms and landscapes
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.