Yorkshire Water set to start work on mains replacement scheme in Grassington
Yorkshire Water is set to begin a £480,000 project to replace approximately 600m of water mains in Grassington, North Yorkshire, on Monday 8 September, to improve the resilience and reliability of the area’s network.
Yorkshire Water invests £3 million in phosphorus reduction at Leyburn wastewater treatment works
Yorkshire Water is investing £3 million at its Leyburn wastewater treatment site in North Yorkshire to improve water quality in the river Ure - the project is part of a £350 million investment at 85 wastewater treatment sites across the region to reduce phosphorus over the next five years.
South West Water turns Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival ideas into action
South West Water is exploring new opportunities in artificial intelligence, environmental monitoring and workforce skills after contributing to one of the UK water sector’s most collaborative events – the 2025 Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival.
United Utilities appoints new independent non-executive director
United Utilities Group PLC has announced the appointment of Marina Wyatt as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 October 2025. On joining the Board, Marina will be appointed as a member of the following Board Committees: Nomination, Audit and Treasury.
Costain broadens water leadership team to position itself for further opportunities
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has broadened its water leadership team to build on its existing success in the sector and position itself for further opportunities.
Southern Water’s Independent Customer Scrutiny Committee holds CEO to account
Southern Water’s CEO Lawrence Gosden faced questions about the water company’s performance when the Independent Customer Scrutiny Committee held its first official meeting this month.
Ovarro opens new Asia Pacific headquarters
Water technology provider Ovarro has opened a new Asia Pacific headquarters and production facility in Selangor, Malaysia.
United Utilities appoints Rob Moore as County Business Leader - Water Services for Cheshire
United Utilities has appointed Rob Moore as County Business Leader - Water Services for Cheshire – he takes up his new role following his previous appointment as County Business Leader - Wastewater Services for Lancashire in March 2024.
Thames Water provides update on activities since introduction of hosepipe ban in July
Thames Water has today provided an update on activities since it first announced the introduction of a Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban) which came into effect on 22nd July for parts of its network in the Thames Valley including in Swindon and in areas of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire.
Netmore partners with Detectronic on multi-year wastewater management sensor deployment
Sweden-headquartered Netmore Group, the leading network operator for Massive IoT, has announced a partnership with Detectronic, a UK-based environmental and engineering company with a focus on helping utilities and industrial clients prevent flooding and reduce pollution.
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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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