United Utilities starts work on £2.9 million upgrade to Hartford's water pipes
United Utilities has started work on a £2.9 million project to upgrade nearly 11km of water network in the Hartford area of Cheshire.
NI Water issues urgent safety warning: “Strictly No Water Activities at Our Reservoirs”
NI Water is urging all visitors to its sites, including Lough Shannagh, Silent Valley Mountain Park, Ben Crom and Spelga Dam, to strictly avoid swimming, diving, paddle boarding or any form of water-based activity in these areas.
Ofwat consults on proposal to allow four water companies to seek further funding between 2025-2030
Ofwat has launched a consultation on a proposal to allow four water companies to seek further funding during the AMP8 investment programme.
Cannock Chase District Council tenders £690K contract for supply and installation of fully automatic pop-up irrigation system
Cannock Chase District Council has gone out to tender with a contract for the supply and installation of a fully automatic pop-up irrigation system with a total estimated value of £690,000 including VAT.
United Utilities tenders £1.5 million AMP8 contract for leakage detection and repair for biogas facilities
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for leakage detection and repair for biogas facilities with an estimated value of £1.5 million including VAT.
Severn Trent tenders £55m AMP8 contract for supply of pumps, pump services, supply and repair of motors & gearboxes
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig with an AMP8 contract for the supply of pumps, pump services, supply and repair of motors & gearboxes with a total estimated value of £55 million including VAT.
MOSL - Open Data given green-light for 'proof of value' stage
On behalf of the Strategic Panel, MOSL is working to define an Open Data Strategy for the business retail market.
Uisce Éireann to set plans for major water project to upgrade Ballina and Lough Talt Water Supply
Uisce Éireann will set out plans for a major upgrade of the Ballina and Lough Talt Water Supply today at an information evening for communities in North Mayo and South Sligo.
Anglian Water opens new Norwich hub as £1 billion AMP8 investment in Norfolk continues
Anglian Water has opened a new office in Norwich, as record investment into the county’s water and sewerage infrastructure continues.
EA reports record £8.5 million funding secured through enforcement action against water companies
The Environment Agency is reporting that record £8.5 million funding has been secured through enforcement action against water companies in the form of Enforcement Undertakings.
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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.” -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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