United Utilities to start work on £10m project to improve water quality in River Yarrow
United Utilities is set to start work on a £10 million investment project to create two new underground stormwater tanks in land next to Southlands High School, Chorley to improve water quality in the River Yarrow.
Susan Davy to retire from the Board of Pennon Group and as CEO
Pennon Group has announced that Susan Davy has decided to retire from the Board of Pennon Group and as CEO..
South East Water announces temporary hosepipe restrictions for Kent and Sussex customers
South East Water has today announced temporary hosepipe restrictions for Kent and Sussex customers - record-breaking demand for drinking water has put significant pressure on drinking water supplies, as the region grapples with a prolonged dry period and an approaching third heatwave of the summer.
Ofwat issues £90 million tender for Water Efficiency Campaign in England and Wales
Water sector regulator Ofwat has issued the formal tender notice for its £90 million (inc VAT) Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC) – with a tight deadline of 24th July 2025 to return the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
Environment Agency and partners conclude permanent flood alleviation scheme for Bradford-on-Avon is “currently unviable”
The Environment Agency, in partnership with Wiltshire Council, Bradford-on-Avon Town Council and Wessex Water, has concluded that a permanent flood scheme for Bradford-on-Avon is currently unviable.
Severn Trent to launch £4 upgrade scheme to replace lead water pipes across Eccleshall
Severn Trent is launching an upgrade across Eccleshall aimed at replacing all lead water supply pipes in the area and provide the best quality drinking water.
Uisce Eireann’s Greater Dublin Drainage Project gets green light to proceed to construction
Uisce Eireann’s Greater Dublin Drainage Project has been given the green light to proceed to construction following planning approval of the GDD Project by An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Southern Water starts work on new £100 million-plus 17km pipe to future-proof Southampton’s water supply
Southern Water is getting work underway on a new 17km drinking water pipeline across Hampshire – to build resilience for supplies in the Southampton area.
Ofwat gives Thames Water go-ahead for London Water Recycling scheme and allows funding of £22.6M in full to progress to gate four
Ofwat has given Thames Water the go-ahead for London Water Recycling scheme strategic regional water resource solution and allowed funding of £22.6 million in full to progress to gate four during AMP8.
Severn Trent reports strong start to AMP8 in latest trading update
Severn Trent is reporting a strong start to the AMP8 investment period 2025-30 in its latest trading update for the period to 9 July 2025.
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Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60.
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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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What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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