Environment Agency prosecution costs Anglian Water £1.63 million in Court
Following a prosecution by the Environment Agency, Anglian Water has been fined £1.63 million at Chelmsford Magistrates Court after repeated sewage pollution on the River Brain over six weeks in 2022.
White Horse Reservoir - RAPID agrees Thames Water request to extend gate three submission deadline
RAPID has agreed a request from Thames Water for an extension to its White Horse Reservoir gate three submission deadline to allow further engagement with the Environment Agency regarding the consenting approach for the abstraction and discharge required to operate the reservoir.
Ofwat launches consultation on Outcome Delivery Incentive payments for customers for 2025-26
Ofwat has today published its draft Outcome Delivery Incentive (ODI) determinations for 2025-26, which propose a net £240 million reduction in customer bills, of which £107 million will be returned in customer bills in 2027-28.
Environment Agency issues guidance on abstraction outside authorised period for filling water storage reservoirs
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued guidance on abstraction outside the authorised period for filling water storage reservoirs.
Ofwat publishes further guidance on how major projects incentive and penalties framework will operate
Ofwat has published further guidance setting out how penalties under the Major Water Infrastructure Programme incentive framework will operate.
South West Water applies for non-essential water use restrictions for some businesses
South West Water has applied for a ban on non-essential water use for some businesses across parts of Devon and West Dorset, after a lack of significant rainfall following the hottest summer on record.
Natural England announces new strategic approach to planning advice to speed up decisions
Natural England has announced changes to the way it provides planning advice have been set out, helping to better focus its expertise to support a more efficient planning system while protecting nature.
Albion Water - Ofwat consults on proposal to issue enforcement order to secure regulatory compliance
Following an investigation Ofwat opened in January 2026 into Albion Water about potential failures to meet regulatory requirements, the regulator has now announced it now proposes to accept undertakings from the utility which will secure the company’s compliance – and in lieu of the financial penalty of £97,150 Ofwat would otherwise impose.
Government says securing long-term future of England’s water sector relies on continued private sector investment
The Government says it recognises that securing the long-term future of England’s water sector relies on continued private sector investment – despite the announcement by Andy Burnham yesterday of plans to remove the current cap on Government ownership of shares in water companies.
Pollution incidents cost South West Water over £8 million in court as Judge labels company “reckless”
In the largest ever fine imposed for environmental offences in the region, South West Water has been fined more than £7.8 million in a case brought by the Environment Agency for environmental offences across Devon and Cornwall over a six-year period.
Southern Water fined £2.4 million for multiple sewage pollution incidents in Kent
Southern Water has been fined £2.4 million in Bromley magistrates’ court after multiple incidents of sewage pollution between 2019 and 2021.
Havant Thicket Reservoir project - Ofwat consults on draft decision on revised delivery dates and significantly increased funding
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its draft decision agreeing to Portsmouth Water’s request for significantly funding and revised delivery dates for the Havant Thicket Reservoir (project (HRT) which is being developed by the water company.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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