Severn Trent progresses work on £25 million project to replace 40km of ageing water pipes
Severn Trent is continuing to progress work on its major £25 million investment programme in Stoke-on-Trent to replace 40km of ageing water pipes.
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance completes £12 million upgrade at Towcester water recycling centre
Anglian Water's @one Alliance has completed important upgrades to their water recycling centre (WRC) in Towcester to help protect the environment from flooding and support future growth in the area.
South West Water progresses work on Turning the Tide programme to reduce storm overflows
South West Water is progressing work on its Turning the Tide programme to reduce storm overflows - the water company will begin work this autumn on a major project in Falmouth to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.
United Utilities launches 2026 graduate and internship programme
North West water and wastewater company United Utilities has opened applications for its 2026 graduate and interns programme.
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water confirms no water restrictions needed this year
Following the hottest summer on UK record according to the Met Office, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has confirmed that no temporary use measures, or hosepipe bans, will be needed across its operating area this year.
Southern Water progresses new scheme to reduce storm overflows into Chichester Harbour
Innovative nature-based and engineering solutions designed to cut storm overflows into Chichester Harbour are set for a series of Hampshire and West Sussex communities.
Yorkshire Water warns reservoir levels continue to drop despite early autumn rain
Yorkshire Water is warning that reservoir levels are continuing to drop despite the arrival of early autumn rain.
Bournemouth Water progresses work on £85 million upgrade of Knapp Mill Water Treatment Works
Bournemouth Water, part of Pennon Group, is progressing work on an £85 million project to upgrade its Knapp Mill Water Treatment Works.
Scottish Water to start work on third phase of £11.5m strategic rising sewer main upgrade
Scottish Water is getting ready to start work on the third phase of an £11.5 million investment to upgrade a vital strategic rising sewer main between Renfrew and Glasgow - a temporary pipeline will once again be used to carry flows while the underground rising sewer main is relined.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water announces major transformation programme including 12% cut in workforce – loss of up to 500 roles
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has announced that it will be undertaking a significant transformation programme over the next 18-24 months which will include the restructuring of business and a cut in its workforce of up to 12%.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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