Anglian Water’s @one Alliance complete £5m+ storm water storage and equipment upgrade at Whaddon WRC
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance has recently completed their investment project in Whaddon, by building additional storm water storage and upgrading equipment at their water recycling centre (WRC) off Kennel Lane.
Northumbrian Water trials innovative timber installations in Wear and Tees protection projects
Northumbrian Water is trialling the use of new environmentally friendly buildings as part of treatment works upgrades that will help protect North East rivers.
Scottish Water leads way with low carbon concrete pledge
Scottish Water has become the first UK organisation to sign a pledge committing itself to buying a certain amount of low carbon concrete over the next five years, helping pave the way for the development of next generation sustainable construction materials.
Eurazeo to take majority stake in Water Direct to support next phase of growth
European investment group Eurazeo will acquire a majority stake in Water Direct, the UK’s leading provider of alternative water supply solutions for utilities, businesses and the public sector.
Yorkshire Water lifts hosepipe restrictions in place since July
Yorkshire Water is today lifting the temporary hosepipe restrictions introduced on 11 July across Yorkshire, following the driest spring in 132 years and a record-breaking warm summer.
Wessex Water reports strong first half of 2025–26 financial year
Wessex Water is reporting strong service and operational improvements in a strong first half of the 2025–26 financial year, according to its latest interim results.
Southern Water completes £4.5 million upgrade at Calbourne WwTW on Isle of Wight
Southern Water has completed a £4.5 million upgrade at its Calbourne Wastewater Treatment Works on the Isle of Wight – boosting the health of the local environment.
Pennon Group sets out CEO transition arrangements as Susan Davy steps down
Further to the announcement on 11 July 2025 regarding Susan Davy's retirement from the Board of Pennon Group and as Chief Executive Officer, the Pennon Board has confirmed that she will step down from the Board on the 31 December 2025.
Consultation closes on 10 December on proposals for new reservoir in Cambridgeshire Fens
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water are encouraging local communities to have their say on a proposed new reservoir in the Fens before the third phase of consultation closes on 10 December 2025.
Dominique Mowle named new Finance Director at South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water
South Staffs Water has announced the appointment of Dominique Mowle as its new Finance Director and also for its sister company Cambridge Water effective 2 January 2026.
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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.
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