John Halsall starts as Chief Executive Officer at South East Water
John Halsall formally took up his new role yesterday as Chief Executive Officer at South East Water, following regulatory approval.
Doncaster smart meter exchange starts as Yorkshire Water hits 250,000 installation milestone
Doncaster is the next major city set for a smart meter upgrade as Yorkshire Water reaches its 250,000 milestone in its ambitious programme to exchange 1.4 million meters across the region.
Scotland – more areas move into water scarcity as prolonged dry weather continues
More parts of Scotland have moved into water scarcity following another week of exceptionally dry weather, with several areas now close to Significant Scarcity.
Rcord dry conditions trigger drought declaration for North Wales and Upper Severn
Widespread wildfires, record-low river flows and the mounting impacts of successive heatwaves on the environment have triggered the declaration of drought status in North Wales and the Upper Severn, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) confirmed yesterday.
Aidan O’Carroll appointed as Chair of Water Industry Commission for Scotland
The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs in the Scottish Government has announced the appointment of Aidan O’Carroll as Chair of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.
Barhale completes Anglian Water’s first plant tackling emerging pesticide contaminant Cypermethrin
Barhale has completed construction of Anglian Water’s first treatment plant designed to remove the pesticide Cypermethrin and protect the local water environment.
Government rejects call in Lords drought report for water companies to be statutory consultees on all major planning decisions
The Government has rejected the call for water companies to be statutory consultees on all major planning decisions in the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee drought report Surviving drought: reclaim the rain’ published in May 2026.
Esh Construction completes £1.3m restoration of historic Abbeydale Dam
Esh Construction has completed a major restoration programme at Abbeydale Dam in Sheffield, securing the long-term future of one of the city’s most significant heritage assets.
Thousands of Yorkshire Water customers in Barnsley set to save over £1.4 million on bills
Thousands of Barnsley residents are set to have more money in their pockets thanks to a successful partnership between Barnsley Council and Yorkshire Water.
Anglian Water Group’s Alpheus begins £200m contract with Mining Remediation Authority to protect water resources
Leading wastewater services and treatment specialist Alpheus has begun delivery of its £200 million contract to operate, maintain and enhance the Mining Remediation Authority’s (MRA’s) water network.
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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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