United Utilities delivers £20 million Congleton upgrades to improve water quality in River Dane
United Utilities has invested £20 million upgrading the wastewater treatment works in Congleton, improving the quality of water returning to the River Dane, protecting wildlife and reducing its overall environmental impact.
Severn Trent Water launches major push on Net Zero with supply chain engagement initiative
Severn Trent has launched a major push on Net Zero with a supply chain engagement initiative – the water company is aiming to transform one of its large wastewater treatment works into the first net carbon neutral wastewater treatment works in the UK by the end of March 2024.
NI Water takes major step forward in £6m Warrenpoint Wastewater Treatment Works upgrade
NI Water has taken a major step forward in the £6 million upgrade of Warrenpoint Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) with the ‘seeding’ of the new Activated Sludge Plant (ASP).
Scottish Water trial shows innovative technology has potential to revolutionise waste water treatment
An innovative new technology developed in the United States which aims to revolutionise the way the world’s waste water can be processed has delivered promising results at an extensive UK trial.
United Utilities: UK’s largest Nereda plant will be operational next year
After several years of intensive trials United Utilities is readying three wastewater treatment plants to use innovative technology.
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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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