Yorkshire Water kicks off £250 million AMP8 storm overflow improvement plan for South Yorkshire
Yorkshire Water is starting work next week on a £5.3 million investment at Church Street combined sewer overflow (CSO), Darton – the first of 92 storm discharge reduction projects across South Yorkshire over the next five years.
Northumbrian Water starts work on £4.2 million upgrade of Stressholme Sewage Treatment Works near Darlington
Northumbrian Water has started work on a £4.2 million upgrade of Stressholme Sewage Treatment Works (STW) near Darlington – the upgrade is the first AMP8 Integrated Delivery Services (IDS) project, marking a major milestone in the company’s £3.6 billion five-year investment plan.
Uisce Éireann progresses work on €22 million upgrade of Whitegate Water Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is continuing to progress work on the long-term upgrade of Kilva Water Treatment Plant to improve the Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply.
Southern Water announces new schemes to tackle storm overflows in Kent
Southern Water has announced more new schemes to tackle storm overflows in Kent - Queenborough. Sittingbourne. Faversham. Herne Bay and Whitstable will all benefit from from multi-million-pound projects.
Scottish Water to investigate its response to one of biggest ever incidents on its Borders network
As Scottish Water starts investigating the cause of one of the biggest incidents ever on its water mains network in the Borders, the utility has outlined the massive scale and almost military nature of its response to the issue.
Thames Water seeks creditor approval for £122.7 million penalties payment plan agreed with Ofwat in August
Thames Water is seeking the consent of its super senior creditors to designate the £122.7 penalties Payment Plan agreed with Ofwat in August 2025 as an approved payment plan.
Northumbrian Water’s maintenance apprenticeship scheme earns IET Accreditation
Northumbrian Water has announced that its Maintenance Apprenticeship Scheme has officially been accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). This highlights the scheme’s exceptional standards in engineering training and professional development.
Yorkshire Water progresses work on AMP8 water mains upgrade programme
Yorkshire Water is getting ready to start work on two new projects as part of its £406 million investment to replace more than 1,000km of water mains across the region during AMP8.
Northumbrian Water nearly doubles number of leaks repaired between January and June compared to 2024
Figures released by Northumbrian Water has shown that between January and June the number of leaky pipes repaired has increased by 45 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024.
Uisce Éireann completes first first phase of project to rationalise Adare’s water supply
Uisce Éireann has completed the first phase of works to rationalise Adare’s water supply - the project aims to improve the security and resilience of the water supply for homes and businesses across Adare.
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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
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. -
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