MPs endorse next Chair of Office for Environmental Protection but insist she must improve relations with farmers and environmentalists
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee and Environmental Audit (eac) committees have endorsed the Government’s chosen candidate to become the next Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).
Kohtari strengthens leadership team with appointment of Lord St John of Bletso
Kohtari, who are working with an increasing number of water companies and regulators to safeguard water quality, has appointed Lord St John of Bletso as Strategic Adviser.
New acquisition set to bring more water treatment solutions from Membracon
In response to the increasing demand for its high-performance water treatment systems, services, and advanced technologies, Membracon has acquired Specialist Plastic Manufacturing (SPM), and with it, 8,000 sq ft of fabrication and warehouse space.
Thames Water starts £30 million mains replacement project in Loughton, Essex
Thames Water has begun work replacing 19 kilometres of mains pipes across over 60 roads in Loughton, Essex.
United Utilities appoints new Corporate Affairs Director
United Utilities has announced the appointment of Andrew Ward as Corporate Affairs Director.
Southern Water admits pollution in incidents off Kent coastline and others inland in case brought by the Environment Agency
Southern Water has admitted sea pollution incidents off Kent coastline and others inland – the company released sewage into water just weeks after getting a record £90 million fine for almost 7,000 illegal discharges.
United Utilities gets work underway on major £34m water quality schemes across Bury, Prestwich and Whitefield
United Utilities has started work is on three projects that will improve water quality in the River Irwell and its tributaries around Bury.
British Business Bank Plc plans multi- million pound Framework Agreement for supply of engineering services
British Business Bank plc (BBB) has set its plans to establish a multi-million pound multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of engineering services ahead of going out to tender at the beginning of June 2026.
SES Water completes major investment to improve water resilience in Box Hill
SES Water has completed a £600,000 project to strengthen water resilience for customers in Box Hill and the surrounding area.
Severn Trent awards c£16.5 million contract for Combined Heat & Power (CHP) unit/engines requirements
Severn Trent has awarded AMP8 contracts for Combined Heat & Power (CHP) unit/engines requirements for the water company's Bioresources area with an estimated value of c£16.55 million including VAT.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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