Yorkshire Water begins real time AI water quality project at designated bathing water sites
Yorkshire Water, in collaboration with AI specialists UnifAI Technology, has started an innovative research project that uses AI modelling to provide real-time water quality predictions at designated bathing water sites across the county.
Scottish Water installs new solar scheme at Lawhead pumping station
Scottish Water has installed a new solar scheme at Lawhead pumping station which is now helping to power water services for Scottish Water customers in Penicuik.
Portsmouth Water launches public consultation on plans to manage future droughts
Portsmouth Water has launched a public consultation, asking customers and stakeholders to comment on its plans to manage future droughts.
Welsh Water lifts precautionary boil water notice issued in parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf supplied by Maerdy WTW
Welsh Water has lifted the precautionary boil water notice issued to customers on Friday last week in parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf supplied by Maerdy Water Treatment Works with immediate effect.
New research says 15.5 million wet wipe users flush them down the toilet causing millions of pounds of damage
New research by Thames Water reveals 15.5 million (44 per cent) wet wipe users flush them down the toilet, with more than one in six (16 per cent) doing so daily and a further 16 per cent of users doing it at least once a week.
United Utilities invites interested suppliers to submit proposals to help with development of its Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan
United Utilities (UU) has issued a wide-ranging call for options inviting interested organisations to submit proposals to help with the development of its Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP).
Ofwat consults on proposals to revise credit and collateral arrangements in Business Retail Market
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals to revise credit and collateral arrangements in the Business Retail Market.
Yorkshire Water tenders £6 million AMP 8 fully managed WAN replacement contract
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP 8 contract for a fully managed WAN replacement with a total estimated value of £6 million including VAT.
Mining Remediation Authority awards £203 million contract for operations and maintenance of mine water treatment schemes and legacy assets
The Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a major contract for operations and maintenance of mine water treatment schemes and legacy assets – the contract has an estimated total value of £203.1 million (ex VAT).
Thames Water secures c£9.5 million funding for two pioneering innovation projects
Thames Water has secured c£9.5 million in funding from Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund for two pioneering innovation projects – the projects will test longer planned water outages for pipe repairs, to enhance mains replacement methods, and another project will support large-scale implementation of sustainable drainage systems alongside planned streetworks to help reduce flood risk.
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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. -
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