United Utilities invites Haslingden residents to learn more about HARP progress
United Utilities is inviting residents in the Haslingden area to find out more about progress on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP).
Registration opens for Northumbrian Water’s tenth annual Innovation Festival
Registration has officially opened for Northumbrian Water’s tenth annual Innovation Festival – the event is set to be the biggest yet.
Anglian Water invites applications to register for Market Launch Event for Fens Reservoir SRO
Anglian Water (AWS) is planning to host a Market Launch Event for the Fens Reservoir Strategic Resource Option (SRO) in June - the event forms a key part of the company’s market engagement strategy and marks a significant milestone for this critical national infrastructure project.
Scottish Water completes major restoration of Palnackie harbour wall
Scottish Water has completed its major project to repair and strengthen the harbour wall at Palnackie, helping protect the local environment and vital infrastructure serving the community.
South East Water launches consultation on Drought Plan for 2027-2032
South East Water has published its draft Drought Plan 2027–2032, which sets out the steps it would take during periods of drought or high demand to ensure it delivers a reliable drinking water supply for the essential needs of drinking, washing, cooking and cleaning.
Hot weather - Anglian Water sounds warning note about water resources
Anglian Water is sounding a warning note about water resources heading into the summer in the light of the current hot weather.
South East Water apologises to customers for ongoing water supply issues during hot weather
South East Water has apologised to all of its customers across Kent that are experiencing ongoing water supply issues, driven by high demand for water.
Uisce Éireann launches public consultation on draft National Bioresources Strategy
Uisce Éireann has launched an eight week public consultation on the draft National Bioresources Strategy, which sets out a long-term vision for the sustainable management of wastewater sludge in Ireland.
Southern Water completes £10.2 million upgrade at Kent treatment works to cut storm overflows
Southern Water has completed a major £10.2 million upgrade that will allow it to reduce the use of storm overflows and improve water quality in Kent.
Thames Water consults on changes to nationally significant Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
Thames Water has launched a supplementary consultation on proposed design changes to its Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project.
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Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.”
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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