Southern Water announces end of hosepipe ban for Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Southern Water has announced that it is lifting the hosepipe ban which has been in place across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight since July.
Yorkshire Water turns to maximising reservoir recovery
Yorkshire Water is turning to maximising reservoir recovery - rainfall across the region has seen Yorkshire’s reservoir levels rise for the seventh consecutive week, with stocks now at 57.1%.
Affinity Water to plant nearly 19,000 new trees across its region this winter
This National Tree Week (22nd–30th November), Affinity Water is celebrating the start of the winter planting season by preparing to plant nearly 19,000 native trees across its regions.
Scottish Water nears completion of key £3 million capital project in Edinburgh
Scottish Water is nearing completion of a £3 million project to help prevent wet wipes and other sewer related debris from entering the Water of Leith at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.
Uisce Éireann starts major water main upgrade in Lismore to improve reliability of water supply
Uisce Éireann is getting ready to start work on a major water main upgrade in Lismore to improve reliability of water supply in the town.
Consultation begins on Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s largest ever infrastructure project
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has launched a new consultation on the largest infrastructure project in the company’s history – the Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy.
Southern Water begins £3 million project to reduce storm overflows by sealing sewers in Kent town
Southern Water has begun vital sewer sealing work in Sittingbourne as part of its wider work to reduce storm overflows.
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water launches consultation for AMP8’s first strategic “interconnector” pipeline from Grafham to Cambridge
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water have launched their first public consultation from 27 October to 21 December 2025 for a proposed new “interconnector” pipeline, responding to rapid growth and the impacts of climate change to safeguard water supplies in Cambridge for future generations.
Uisce Éireann publishes new report on once in a generation major infrastructure project
Uisce Éireann has published a Submissions Report for the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region following public consultation earlier this year. This will be one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of the country with the capacity to address supply water needs for up to 50% of the State’s population.
Thames Water launches statutory consultation on proposed new 150 billion litre Oxfordshire reservoir
Thames Water has today launched an 11-week public consultation as it progresses plans for a nationally significant reservoir that will secure water supply for the South East of England, including 15 million Thames Water, Affinity Water and Southern Water customers.
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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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