Scottish Water completes major solar power and battery storage scheme
Scottish Water has completed a solar power and battery storage scheme – the water company will now be able to access renewable energy around the clock to help power one of its sites in Renfrewshire.
United Utilities welcomes Ofwat's 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
United Utilities has welcomed the publication of Ofwat’s Draft Decision in respect of the 2026 Cost Change re-opener, which supports the substantial majority of the company's first AMP8 Business Plan submission.
RAPID gives go-ahead for continued development of Poole Water Recycling and Transfer project towards planning submission
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has given the go-ahead for the continued development of the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer project towards its formal planning submission.
Anglian Water awards contracts for £1.8 billion AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework
Anglian Water has awarded the contracts for its AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework contract with a total estimated value of up to £1.8 billion (inc VAT).
Moody's Ratings changes outlook on Southern Water to positive, Ba1 ratings affirmed
Moody's Ratings has today changed to positive from stable its outlook on Southern Water Services Ltd and its finance subsidiary SW (Finance) I PLC.
Severn Trent Water launches preliminary market engagement for propane bulk supply, delivery and storage
Severn Trent Water has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise for propane bulk supply, delivery and storage.
Yorkshire Water awards £800,000 AMP8 contract for Employee Screening Services
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for Employee Screening Services with an estimated value of £800,000.
Welsh Water Dwr Cymru tenders £1.1 billion AMP8/9 energy services contract
Welsh Water Dwr Cymru has gone out to tender with a contract for energy services spanning AMPs 8 and 9 with an estimated total value of approximately £1.1 billion including VAT.
United Utilities completes £1.3 million Manchester sewer improvement scheme
United Utilities has completed a sewer improvement project on the edge of Manchester's Green Quarter and NOMA district that will help improve water quality in the River Irk.
Ofwat publishes key outputs from Major Water Infrastructure Programme contractor roundtables in spring 2026
Ofwat has published the key findings from two Major Water Infrastructure Programme contractor roundtables held in February and March 2026 - the regulator's Major Projects team convened two roundtable discussions - one with UK-based contractors and one with international contractors.
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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
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