Northumbrian Water starts work on £8.3 million sewage treatment works upgrade
Northumbrian Water is starting work on an £8.3 million investment to protect and enhance the water quality in the River Skerne.
United Utilities - £200 million investment in major Windermere upgrade reaches construction milestone
United Utilities has provided an update on its £200 million investment programme across the Windermere catchment, with major construction milestones helping to reduce spills and improve water quality.
Northumbrian Water highlights support available to customers during Customer Service Week
At the start of National Customer Service Week today, Northumbrian Water is reminding customers that help is available for anyone struggling with their bills.
South East Water imposes further hosepipe restrictions and applies for Non-Essential Use Ban
To protect water supplies and the environment in Sussex, South East Water is today implementing further hosepipe restrictions for customers by removing exemptions.
Affinity Water - £10 million reservoir investment strengthens water supplies across Hertfordshire
A new £10 million reservoir for Affinity Water has almost doubled water storage across Luton, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, strengthening supplies for thousands of homes and businesses as the region faces growing pressure on its water resources.
Welsh Water reservoir project wins prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales award
A landmark reservoir safety project in North Wales has received prestigious recognition after winning the George Gibby Award at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales Cymru Awards 2026.
SMS expands into new markets as business grows beyond smart metering and energy infrastructure to cover water sector
SMS has expanded beyond its traditional smart metering business into wider energy, low-carbon and water infrastructure, following significant growth in the UK and internationally.
Yorkshire Water starts work on £900k project to reduce storm overflows in Farsley
Yorkshire Water is starting work in Farsley this week on a £900,000 project to reduce storm overflows into the River Aire.
United Utilities opens applications for 2027 graduate and internship programme
United Utilities, has opened applications for its 2027 graduate and intern programme - there are 50 graduate roles and 15 internship opportunities available across several business areas including roles in engineering, environmental, commercial, as well as data and analytics.
Thames Water receives record 9908 applications for 145 apprenticeship roles in 2026
Thames Water welcomed its latest cohort of apprentices this September, following a record response to its 2026 apprenticeship programme. Almost 10,000 applications were submitted for 145 roles, the highest number in the company’s history.
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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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