Anglian Water turns on tap for first section of Strategic Pipeline
Anglian Water’s new Strategic Pipeline has hit a major delivery milestone on the first section of the pipeline, running between Wherstead and Great Horkesley, near Ipswich and Colchester, which will move water to where it’s needed most to secure supplies for Anglian’s growing region.
Submarine Delivery Agency flags up pipeline opportunity for upcoming £78 million tender for valves and actuators
The Submarine Delivery Agency has published a pipeline notice flagging up its intention to go out to tender with a contract for the supply of valves and their actuators and associated support services with a total estimated value of £78 million (inc VAT).
Government publishes policy paper on new powers to direct regulated entities in event of risks to national security
The Government has published a policy paper setting out its proposals for new powers in the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill to direct regulated entities to take necessary and proportionate action in response to imminent or live threats which put UK national security at risk.
Ofwat proposes £44.7 million enforcement package for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water for wastewater failures
Ofwat has today proposed a £44.7m enforcement package following its findings that Welsh Water has breached its legal obligations in operating its wastewater treatment works and network.
Water Minister Emma Hardy visits Severn Trent Witches Oak water project as first step in water tour
Water Minister Emma Hardy visited the Witches Oak water project this week to witness pioneering technology being delivered by Severn Trent.
Mining Remediation Authority tenders £1.2 million contract for West Cannock pumping test and temporary treatment
The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) has gone out to tender with a contract forits West Cannock pumping test and temporary treatment with a total estimated value of £1.2 million including VAT.
NI Water seeks supply chain input on design, installation, commissioning & maintenance for sludge logging system
NI Water is seeking supply chain input on the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a sludge logging system ahead of going out to tender.
United Utilities to hold more public events about £260m investment in Vyrnwy aqueduct upgrade
United Utilities is inviting residents in parts of Cheshire to learn more about the latest phases of work that are due to be carried out on the Vyrnwy aqueduct that will help to safeguard water supplies for decades to come.
Ofwat releases report setting out economic growth case for investment in water supply infrastructure
Ofwat has published a new report setting out the economic growth case for investment in water supply infrastructure generally and specifically looks at the contribution of the Major Projects Programme Ofwat is supporting.
MPs on EAC to hold one off evidence session on how Government can protect ancient UK woodlands
MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee will hold a one-off evidence session on Wednesdy 11 March exploring how the UK can better protect its critical ancient woodlands.
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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
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
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