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.
Government to provide £470 million funding package to back long-term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics sectors
The Government has announced new funding packages to back the long-term resilience of the ceramics and chemicals sectors, worth £120 million and £350 million respectively.
Calisen appoints smart water meter expert Gary Adams as Director in its growing Water business
Calisen, the UK's largest smart meter provider, has appointed Gary Adams as its Operations Director for Water – the new appointment follows the recent hire of Dr Diane Bitzel in April as its first Chief Technology Officer.
Uisce Éireann gets green light for ‘critical’ €4.58 billion-plus Water Supply Project to proceed to procurement stage
Uisce Éireann's ‘critical’ Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region has been given approval to proceed to the next stage under the Irish Government’s Infrastructure Guidelines.
Environment Agency strengthens Romsey flood alleviation scheme with new defences
The Environment Agency has completed two significant improvements to the Romsey flood alleviation scheme, reducing flood risk and disruption for local communities.
Northumbrian Water to start work on £5.5 million investment to improve water quality in the River Browney
Northumbrian Water is getting ready to start work on the first stage of a new £5.5 million investment to protect and improve water quality in the River Browney at Witton Gilbert in County Durham.
United Utilities seeks supply chain interest in £24m framework for OT Build Only Works across water and wastewater infrastructure assets
United Utilities is seeking supply chain interest in a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Operational Technology (OT) Build Only Works across water and wastewater infrastructure assets.
South East Water publishes progress update on Resilience Plan - “We've moved away from treating resilience as a standalone initiative”
South East Water has published a progress update on its Resilience Plan providing an overview on critical infrastructure and digital upgrades aimed at mitigating future outage risks and transforming customer support during interruptions.
Arup on the next water transition: designing resilient water systems for an age of extremes
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Vikki Williams, Arup’s Digital Water Leader in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa region, discusses the key role AI and digital solutions play in designing resilient water systems for an age of extremes.
Lords Committee warns taps could run dry if Government doesn’t act on drought threat - “England at risk of sleepwalking into serious water scarcity"
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is warning that England’s water supply is under growing strain and that, without urgent action, the risk of drought in England threatens the very systems on which people and nature depend.
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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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