NI Water commissions independent Technical Review to support fraud inquiry
Northern Ireland Water has issued a statement saying it has commissioned an independent technical review into contractor fraud allegations previously raised and reported on, following the receipt of new technical information.
Uisce Éireann coordinates works on N55 to future-proof Ballymahon's water and road networks
Uisce Éireann are starting work today on critical upgrade works, replacing over 5.4km of aged water mains with new pipes along the N55.
Yorkshire Water progresses work on multi-million pound investments in storm overflows and mains replacement during AMP8
Yorkshire Water is continuing to progess work on multi-million pound projects during the first six months of AMP8 – including the completion of a major upgrade at a North Yorkshire wastewater treatment site.
Wessex Water profits rise to £11.7 million in 2024/25 from loss of £33 million in 2023/24
Wessex Water’s newly-released financial results for 2024/25 showed turnover increased from £574.4 million to £652.6 million, while the position after taxation improved from a loss of £33 million in 2023/24 to a profit of £11.7 million.
Scottish Water nears completion of million pound upgrade to Dollar WwTW in Clackmannanshire
Scottish Water is close to completing a million pound project to upgrade a Clackmannanshire waste water treatment works.
Northumbrian Water progresses work on multi-million pound project to protect environment and river water quality
Northumbrian Water is continuing to progress its work on multi-million pound projects to protect the environment and river water quality.
United Utilities submits planning application for first phase of £350 million AMP8 investment at Davyhulme WwTW
United Utilities has submitted a planning application for the first phase of a ten-year plan that will transform how the wastewater of more than a million people in Greater Manchester is treated.
Southern Water to start work on major £61 million upgrade at Bewl Water Treatment Works
Southern Water is getting ready to start work on on a major £61 million upgrade at its Bewl Water Treatment Works in East Sussex which is estimated to finish in mid-2028.
Severn Trent completes £6.2 million investment at Monkmoor Sewage Treatment Works
Severn Trent’s Monkmoor Sewage Treatment Works has received a significant upgrade to meet the needs of Shrewsbury’s growing population thanks to a £6.2 million investment.
Uisce Éireann to begin major cast iron mains replacement project in Galway
Uisce Éireann crews will start work next week on major mains replacement works to the west of Galway City – the water company will replace more than a kilometre of aging cast iron mains with modern, plastic pipes.
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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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