Second Drought Permit in two weeks for Anglian Water
Anglian Water has been granted a second Drought Permit by the Environment Agency. The new Permit, which runs until the end of April 2012, allows the company to take extra water out of the River Nene at Wansford to top up its Rutland Water reservoir.
Huge tunnelling drill put in place to dig Lee Tunnel
Thames Water is today lowering a giant tunnelling machine into a gigantic shaft, deeper than anything else in London, ready to start work digging the four-mile Lee Tunnel.
Modern Water completes water quality business acquisition
Modern Water plc has completed its acquisition of Strategic Diagnostics Inc’s (SDIX) Water Quality division, including its Microtox® toxicity testing technology.
Ofwat consults on Bristol Water acquisition
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on the completed acquisition of a 70% stake in Bristol Water by Canada-based Capstone Infrastructure Corporation.
Regulator’s report says Scottish Water performance is on track
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has today published its annual report on Scottish Water’s performance which is assessed against the utility’s own Delivery Plan projections.
Thames Water supersewer battle continues
Thames Water's plans for the controversial super sewer came under fire again last week at a meeting in Fulham from highly vocal local opposition.
Thames Water ordered to pay £61K+ after sewage spill
Thames Water has been ordered to pay £61,049 after devastating the aquatic life in two rural brooks in Hampshire and Berkshire killing between 7,500 and 22,000 fish.
Thames Water will target contractors as far as China to work on super-sewer
Thames Water will be looking for bids from contractors as far afield as China or Singapore when the Thames Tunnel project is put out to tender.
Carillion expects strong increase in profits and earnings
In its latest trading update, Carillion plc, one of the UK’s leading support services companies, said it is expecting underlying profit before tax and underlying earnings per share to increase strongly in line with market expectations.
Veolia to put UK water companies up for sale
French utility giant Veolia is planning to put its three UK-regulated water companies, Veolia Water Central, Southeast and East, up for sale.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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