Thames Water customer awareness campaign cuts flushed wipes by almost two-thirds
Thames Water has seen a sustained 67% overall reduction in wet wipes being flushed down toilets, after launching a targeted customer awareness campaign, in sewer blockage hotspots across North Hampshire and West Berkshire.
S&P Global Ratings revises Southern Water outlook from negative to stable following increased shareholder support and improved operational performance
S&P Global Ratings has revised Southern Water’s outlook from negative to stable following increased shareholder support and improved operational performance.
Met Office warns impacts of ‘unprecedented’ El Niño could see 2027 replace 2024 as warmest year on record
The Met Office is warning that 2026 is going to be renowned for the development of the largest El Niño in living memory and what is probably the largest such event since the 19th century.
Yorkshire Water seeks supply chain input into potential £14.25m tender for HV and ACB Electrical Works and Services Framework
Yorkshire Water is conducting preliminary market engagement in relation to CM3576, covering specialist high-voltage (HV) electrical design, fault and protection studies, design and build, maintenance and inspection, together with air circuit breaker (ACB) replacement and maintenance services.
Thames Water tenders AMP8 contract for photovoltaic (PV) installations at Little Marlow and Maidenhead sites
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for photovoltaic (PV) installations at at two separate sites in Little Marlow and Maidenhead.
NI Water awards £1.08m contract for service, maintenance and repair of plant and agriculture machinery
NI Water has awarded a contract for service, maintenance and repair of plant and agriculture machinery – approximately 410 assets - with a total value of £1.08 million including VAT.
Citizen science study estimates 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water enter Lower River Roding each year
Around 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water are estimated to enter the River Roding and its tributaries every year via unpermitted and previously unmonitored outfalls, according to a new citizen science study led by environmental charities Thames21 and the River Roding Trust.
National Drought Group steps up coordinated drought response with weekly meetings
The National Drought Group has moved to weekly meetings as drought conditions continue to intensify amid extreme weather, despite the recent rainfall.
United Utilities submits £140 million plan to upgrade Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works
United Utilities has submitted plans for a £140 million scheme to introduce a new Advanced Anaerobic Digestion facility at Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works.
Southern Water and Thanet Council partnership sees families save hundreds on water bills
Around £1.8 million is set to be cut from the bills of the most vulnerable people in Thanet thanks to a partnership between Thanet District Council and Southern Water.
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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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