Southern Water progresses multi-million pound West Sussex sewer sealing project
The next phase of Southern Water’s sewer sealing programme to tackle decades of groundwater-related flooding in the Lavant Valley is set to begin in West Dean.
Widespread criticism for South East Water and CEO David Hinton as water supply issues continue
Households and businesses supplied by South East Water continue to be without water or suffer water supply interruptions – a range of areas continue to be affected according to the latest updates published on the water company’s AquAlerter map pages on its website.
South East Water - thousands of homes left without water as Kent County Council declares major incident
Thousands of homes in the South East Water region have been left without water and Kent County Council has declared a major incident following the loss of water supply. South East Water’s initial annoucement on Saturday 10th Jan 2026 at 11:08 a.m. said that “regrettably”, customers in East Grinstead and the surrounding areas would begin to experience no water, intermittent supply or low pressure.
Southern Water completes £3 million+ upgrade to Blackstone Wastewater Treatment Works
Southern Water has completed more than £3 million of upgrades to a wastewater treatment works which are directly benefitting the health of the River Adur and its tributaries.
Final call to comment on Thames Water's proposed new nationally significant reservoir in Oxfordshire
Thames Water has issued a final call to comment on proposed new 150 billion litre reservoir in Oxfordshire - deadline to submit comments to the consultation closes at 11:59pm on 13 January 2026.
South East Water CEO tells Commons Committee "lifestyle changes and extreme weather events" contributed to Tunbridge Wells water shortages
South East Water CEO David Hinton has told a House of Commons Committee that "lifestyle changes and extreme weather events" had contributed to recent water shortages in Tunbridge Wells.
Green light for upgrade to Uisce Éireann’s Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant
Following the success of a pilot study on new filters at Uisce Éireann’s Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant, the green light has now been given to permanent upgrade works which will commence on site later this year.
NI Water completes £6m-plus maintenance projects at Kilkeel Wastewater Treatment Works
NI Water has completed base maintenance projects totalling over £6 million at its Kilkeel Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW).
United Utilities offers more than a dozen apprenticeship roles in Cumbria
United Utilities is hosting a drop in event for people to find out more about apprenticeship opportunities in Cumbria.
SES Water multi-million pound investment in Cheam WTW upgrade set to continue in 2026
SES Water’s multi-million pound investment in its Cheam Water Treatment Works upgrade is set to continue in 2026.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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