£4 billon takeover bid for Southern Water looks imminent
According to reports in The Telegraph, Goldman Sachs is preparing a £4 billion takeover bid for privately-owned utility Southern Water.
Profits size must match service given, says local water watchdog
The Consumer Council for Water in the Western region has called for Bristol Water to demonstrate how it is delivering value for money to customers, as the water company announced its annual financial results.
Southern Water up for sale
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has put their water utility Southern Water up for sale for around £4 billion sources announced on Sunday.
United Utilities will de-list from NYSE
United Utilities has announced plans to remove itself from the New York Stock Exchange and de-register from the US Securities and Exchange Commission –in order to reduce compliance costs.
Ofwat proposing £8.5m fine on United Utilities water for breaching intra-group trading rules
Ofwat today published for consultation its proposal to fine United Utilities Water £8.5 million for non-compliant trading arrangements with associate companies.
Severn Trent announces 600 job cuts
Water Authority Severn Trent revealed yesterday that it will be cutting 600 jobs over the next five years.
GMB Reaction to Announcement Of 600 Job Cuts At Severn Trent Water
GMB to make representation to Government over water companies treating OFWAT as a paper tiger.
Ofwat consults on Thames Water's change of ownership
Ofwat today launched a consultation into any regulatory issues arising from the new ownership of Thames Water.
Thames Water reports strong recovery in profits and performance
Thames, the UK's largest water company, has reported a strong recovery in operational and financial performance in its preliminary results for 2007-08.
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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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