Scottish Water awards £500k contract for supply of nutrient analysers
Scottish Water has awarded a contract for the supply of 2 new Nutrient Analysers for use in the lab with an estimated value of £504,000 excluding VAT.
South West Water and partners complete habitat improvement work to protect fish in the River Lyd
South West Water and Westcountry Rivers Trust have completed important habitat improvement work to promote river health, support fish populations and enhance biodiversity in the River Lyd.
Thames Water receives record 9908 applications for 145 apprenticeship roles in 2026
Thames Water welcomed its latest cohort of apprentices this September, following a record response to its 2026 apprenticeship programme. Almost 10,000 applications were submitted for 145 roles, the highest number in the company’s history.
Yorkshire reservoirs on road to recovery as stocks increase for first time in 13 weeks
Reservoir stocks in Yorkshire have risen for the first time in 13 weeks, following recent rainfall and the usual autumn reduction in water demand.
Future Water - 40 years, 400 innovations, and a lifetime of talented people
Future Water Association’s members, partners and colleagues gathered last week to mark four decades of collaboration, innovation and influence – and to recognise great talent in the water sector.
£100k Water Efficiency Fund unlocks support for water-saving projects across Scotland
In its latest round of funding, Business Stream has awarded £100,000 from its annual Water Efficiency Fund to public sector projects, with the aim of helping even more organisations across Scotland to use water wisely.
Northumbrian Water starts second phase of £2.2 million investment at Marske Sewage Treatment Works
Northumbrian Water is starting work on the second phase of £2.2 million investment to strengthen wastewater treatment in East Cleveland – the utility is carrying out proactive maintenance and upgrades at its Marske Sewage Treatment Works.
SEPA update - seven areas in eastern Scotland now at Significant Water Scarcity as conditions continue to shift
Seven areas in eastern Scotland are now at Significant Scarcity, as the latest weekly Water Scarcity Report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows a contrasting picture across the country.
Environment Agency submits planning application for £17.5m Portreath flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for the Portreath Flood Alleviation Scheme, a major investment to help protect homes, businesses and community facilities from flooding.
United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
United Utilities has today published a trading update ahead of its interim results announcement for 2026/27 on 12 November 2026.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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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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