Storm Claudia boosts Yorkshire’s reservoirs, rivers and groundwater
Rainfall in Yorkshire by storm Claudia has led to further improvement in Yorkshire’s reservoirs, rivers and groundwater levels.
Severn Trent delivers strong financial performance in first six months of AMP8
Severn Trent has delivered strong financial performance in the first six months of AMP8 with year-on-year profit before interest and tax (PBIT) growth of 57% and record levels of investment – the company will grow its regulatory asset base by 13% this year, according to its interim results for the six months to 30 September 2025 published today.
Southern Water submits planning application for Isle of Wight Water Recycling Project
Southern Water has submitted plans for a water recycling plant at Sandown on the Isle of Wight that will be the UK's first full-scale water recycling plant to use an integrated membrane treatment process.
James Jesic announced as next CEO at Severn Trent as Liv Garfield steps down
Severn Trent Plc has today announced that Liv Garfield is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Severn Trent.
Illegal connections to Thames Water’s network costs over £31,000 in total for two companies
McFadden Utilities and Amara Land Ltd have been charged and convicted of 24 offences of causing illegal connections to the Thames Water’s clean water supply network.
Barhale prepares for growth with board and structure changes including 3 new senior director roles
Barhale has announced a reorganisation and strengthening of its senior management capacity to ensure it is best placed to meet future operational requirements and to build additional business resilience.
FT warns single system failure at Thames Water Coppermills treatment works could cut off supply for millions of customers
An article in the Financial Times this weekend is warning that a single system failure at Thames Water Coppermills treatment works could cut supply for millions of customers in London.
Southern Water continue black plastic biobeads beach pollution investigation
Southern Water is continuing to investigate the biobeads pollution which the company first reported on 10 November on its website after large quantities of black plastic biobeads were washed ashore at Camber Sands.
Affinity Water joins Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework
Affinity Water has joined a growing number of organisations committed to assessing and disclosing their impacts and dependencies on nature through the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework.
Wessex Water completes £17 million investment in upgrade of Keynsham Water Recycling Centre
Wessex Water has completed a £17 million two-year project – the upgrade of its Keynsham Water Recycling Centre which will help to protect the environment and meet the demands of population growth in Keynsham is now up and running.
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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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