Thames Water launches 13th Consent Requests to gain access to further multi-million pound funding
Thames Water has launched the 13th Consent Requests – the process which will enable it to gain access to further multi-million pound funding.
EA asks interested suppliers to register for in-person briefing event on upcoming £1.2 bn tender for Asset Operation Maintenance and Response Framework
The Environment Agency (EA) is inviting interested suppliers to register for a face to face pre-market engagement event in September for the forthcoming procurement of an Asset Operation, Maintenance, and Response 2 (AOMR 2) Framework.
United Utilities makes £6.3 million direct contract award for industry specific software package
United Utilities has made a direct contract award for an industry specific software package without going out to tender worth approximately £6.304 million including VAT.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency - two more rivers reach Significant Water Scarcity
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) says that summer downpours have failed to ease pressure on Scotland’s rivers as two more areas reach Significant Water Scarcity.
Ministry of Defence tenders £372k contract for Headspace Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer to analysis VOCs in drinking water
The Ministry of Defence has gone out to tender with a contract for Headspace Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer which will primarily be used for the analysis of VOC's in potable drinking water. with an estimated value of £372,000 including VAT.
Wildfires - United Utilities introduces heat seeking drones to detect lingering hotspots
Heat seeking drones are giving United Utilities ‘eyes in the sky’ as teams continue to tackle lingering heat hotspots following recent moorland fires.
Yorkshire Water starts work on £5 million+ flood alleviation projects in two North Yorks villages
Yorkshire Water has begun work on two projects in the North Yorkshire villages of Carlton Miniott and Easingwold to alleviate historic localised flooding.
Scottish Water uses innovative technology to reduce plastic waste in laboratories
Scottish Water has become the first utility in the world to adopt an innovative technology aimed at substantially reducing plastic laboratory waste and making the handling process more efficient, lower carbon and easier to track.
MOSL - Strategic Panel responds to Ofwat’s review of price protections for non-household customers
The Strategic Panel has published its response to Ofwat’s second consultation as part of the 2025-26 Review of Retail Exit Code (REC) protections. The response sets out the need for a customer protection framework that remains fit for purpose as the non-household water retail market continues to mature.
Uisce Éireann start work on €23 million upgrade of Ballymahon Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann has commenced construction on a €23 million upgrade of Ballymahon Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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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
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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