Sophisticated equipment used to protect Wessex Water supplies
Wessex Water is using innovative equipment to keep water supplies flowing this winter.
Yorkshire Water start work on £9M water quality project
Yorkshire Water is about to embark on a groundbreaking £9 million project to improve the quality of its water supplies - by going back to nature and restoring some of the region’s most iconic peatland.
EUR0 55 million boost for water in Syria
The European Investment Bank has signed a EUR 55m finance agreement for the development of modern water supply, wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure in North-Western Syria.
Water companies seek role in Defra AD Steering Group
Water UK, the body that represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers at national and European level, has published its response to Defra’s consultation on developing an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Framework.
New Telemetry Standards association launches
The Water Industry Telemetry Standards (WITS) Initiative has established a new trade association.
Scottish Water dealing with triple levels of customer calls
Scottish Water has been dealing with up to triple levels of customer calls as a result of the current extreme winter weather conditions Scotland has been facing in recent days.
Ofwat looking for major reforms in water sector
Ofwat looks set to reduce the level of its reporting requirements from water and wastewater companies in England and Wales.
Record response to Defra environment consultation
Over 15,000 people and organisations sent responses to a call for ideas on the Natural Environment White Paper, a record number for a Defra consultation.
New Regulations in Northern Ireland to address oil pollution
Northern Ireland (NI) has introduced new Regulations under the Water Framework Directive to control oil storage.
Report says glaciers in South America and Alaska melting faster than in Europe
Glaciers in Patagonia, which cover parts of Argentina and Chile, followed by those in Alaska and its coastal mountain ranges have overall been losing mass faster and for longer than glaciers in other parts of the world.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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
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