Southern Water launches “You Save, We’ll Pay’ incentive scheme for Hampshire and Isle of Wight businesses
Southern Water is launching its “You Save, We’ll Pay’ incentive scheme for businesses across Hampshire and Isle of Wight – the scheme will start on Friday 1 August 2025.
Jersey Water brings desal plant into operation to boost water supplies
Jersey Water has begun using its desalination plant to bolster the Island’s water reserves, which are currently lower than average for the time of year.
Uisce Éireann and ESB announce new partnership to enhance sustainable delivery of critical national infrastructure
Two of Ireland’s leading public utilities, Uisce Éireann and ESB, have announced a new partnership that will see closer co-operation and collaboration in the development of solutions to help deliver critical national infrastructure in a more sustainable manner.
Welsh Water thanks customers for helping protect water supplies amid ongoing dry conditions
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is thanking its customers for helping protect water supplies this summer following the driest spring in over 100 years, confirming that most of its reservoirs are in a healthy position.
Northumbrian Water completes multi-million pound investment in rural sewage treatment works site
Northumbrian Water has invested more than £5 million in upgrades to a rural sewage treatment works, to help protect the water quality in local watercourses.
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance completes second Project Delivery Training School
Fifteen applicants have now completed Anglian Water’s @one Alliance latest Project Delivery Training School and will now join the Alliance as full-time employees in roles across the organisation to enable delivery of its AMP8 portfolio, worth £3 billion.
United Utilities starts work on £17m upgrade of Warrington WwTW to improve water quality in the Manchester Ship Canal
United Utilities has started work on a £17 million upgrade at its Warrington South wastewater treatment works to improve water quality in the Manchester Ship Canal.
Severn Trent to invest £1.4 million in new water pipes in Mickle Trafford
Severn Trent is investing £1.4 million to upgrade water pipes in Mickle Trafford and secure the water supply for generations to come.
Thames Water's hosepipe ban comes into effect today
Thames Water’s Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban), for areas it supplies with a postcode starting with OX, GL, SN and RG4, RG8 and RG9, has come into effect today.
Southern Water reports successful conclusion of two-year Turnaround Plan
Southern Water has reported the successful conclusion of its two-year Turnaround Plan – the company’s Final Update Report highlights how it has delivered “a short sharp boost in performance over 24 months” in the areas customers have said are most important to them.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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