Scottish Water - investigations continue as Kinghorn Burn pollution warning remains in place
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Scottish Water are continuing to actively work with all relevant partners including Fife Council, NHS Fife and Fife Coast and Countryside Trust in response to the ongoing localised pollution pressure affecting the Kinghorn Burn, to protect public health and the environment.
Ofwat accepts £30.5m South East Water undertaking to improve performance in lieu of £22 million financial penalty
Ofwat has acceptsed a £30.5 million South East Water undertaking to improve its performance in lieu of a £22.46 million financial penalty..
Planning Inspectorate launches public consultation on Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project
The Planning Inspectorate has launched a public consultation on Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project and is inviting people to register and have their say on the national infrastructure project.
Thames Water - Ofwat Chair tells Environment Minister “we share the concerns” over London and Valley Water Consortium proposal
Iain Coucher, Ofwat Chairman has written to Emma Reynolds MP Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs saying the economic regulator shares the concerns expressed by the Minister in her letter of 16 June 2026 regarding the London and Valley Water Consortium’s proposal for the recapitalisation and turnaround of Thames Water.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee to explore how climate change will impact UK economy
On Wednesday this week in a live evidence session starting at 14.30pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026 the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will explore how the net zero transition should be financed as it continues its inquiry into the Treasury’s role in climate and nature policy.
Government welcomes House of Commons EFRA Committee report on South East Water failings
The Government has welcomed the cross-party House of Commons Environment. Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s damning report into South East Water (SEW), which prompted the resignations of its Chair and Chief Executive.
LSBUD and UK Government sign Memorandum of Understanding on safe digging collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by LSBUD and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), paving the way for the two organisations to work in partnership to improve safe digging practices.
Government says infrastructure set to be built at fastest pace in a generation under major infrastructure planning reforms
The government says Britain is set to build wind and solar farms, nuclear plants, reservoirs and new transport links at the fastest pace in a generation under major infrastructure planning reforms.
DWI warns water sector in England faces significant long-term challenges on asset health and resilient water supplies
The Drinking Water Inspectorate is warning that the water sector in England faces significant long-term challenges on asset health and resilient water supplies.
Ofwat finds Severn Trent in breach of wastewater obligations – but opts not to impose financial penalty
Ofwat has found Severn Trent to have had serious failings in its duties to deal effectively with wastewater and sewage – but the regulator has opted not to impose a financial penalty in this case.
New financial penalties introduced in government's latest crackdown on water companies
Half a million-pound financial penalties have been introduced in the government’s latest crackdown on water companies - companies that flout environmental rules now face faster penalties of up to £500,000 in the latest set of reforms.
Thames Water - Ofwat publishes gate one draft decision on Lower Thames West London Reservoirs SRO
Ofwat has published the gate one draft decision on the proposed Lower Thames West London Reservoirs Strategic Resource Option currently being developed by Thames Water to increase resilience in London and the wider South East.
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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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- Incoming Chair of Environment Agency to be questioned by EFRA and Environmental Audit committees
- Lords Committee to question Environment Agency CEO on waste crime and drought preparedness
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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
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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