Bristol Water warns Ofwat ruling could lead to higher costs and hit ability to meet demand
Bristol Water has warned that Ofwat’s Final Determination which excludes the proposed new reservoir at Cheddar in AMP6 could lead to higher costs and impact its ability to meet future demand for water.
Anglian Water starts work on £1.5m tunnel scheme
Anglian Water has started work on the first of two tunnels in Market Harborough as part of a £1.5 million project to reduce the risk of surface water flooding in Coventry Road.
South West Water: Final Determination is “excellent outcome for investors and customers”
Pennon Group, owner of South West Water, has announced that will not be applying for the Final Determination its AMP6 business plan received from Ofwat on Friday to be referred to the Competition and Markets Authority.
New paper questions basis for Thames Tideway tunnel go-ahead
Professor Chris Binnie who chaired the original Thames Tideway Strategic Study which recommended that a tunnel should be built, has published a new paper based on Environment Agency data setting out reasons why the Tunnel should not now go ahead.
Costain shutdown strategy at Severn Trent Water saves time and money
A Costain team working on the Severn Trent Water (STW) AMP5 framework has devised a way to shutdown an entire sewage treatment works without using storm facilities.
Arup work on flood project wins top Chinese civil engineering prize
Arup has won the 12th Tien-yow Jeme Civil Engineering Prize organised by the China Civil Engineering Society for its work on the Hong Kong West Drainage Tunnel.
Ofwat rejects Thames Water call for 3% price increase in AMP6
Ofwat has rejected Thames Water’s proposal for a 3% price increase between 2015 and 2020 - instead the water industry regulator has instructed the water company to cut customer bills by 5% in its Final Determination on Thames’ AMP6 Business Plan.
Ham Baker acquisition strengthens position in UK water sector
In a strategic move which further strengthens its position in the UK water sector, Ham Baker Group has acquired leading scraper manufacturer A& J Water for an undisclosed fee.
Final Determination 2015-21 for Northern Ireland Water published
The Utility Regulator has today published its price control determination for Northern Ireland Water for the period 2015-21 (PC15).
Thames Water to pay £361K in fines and costs for fatal incident
Thames Water has been ordered to pay more than £361,000 in fines and costs after a worker was killed by a reversing excavator at a treatment works in Walthamstow.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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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