New research says 15.5 million wet wipe users flush them down the toilet causing millions of pounds of damage
New research by Thames Water reveals 15.5 million (44 per cent) wet wipe users flush them down the toilet, with more than one in six (16 per cent) doing so daily and a further 16 per cent of users doing it at least once a week.
United Utilities invites interested suppliers to submit proposals to help with development of its Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan
United Utilities (UU) has issued a wide-ranging call for options inviting interested organisations to submit proposals to help with the development of its Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP).
Ofwat consults on proposals to revise credit and collateral arrangements in Business Retail Market
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals to revise credit and collateral arrangements in the Business Retail Market.
Yorkshire Water tenders £6 million AMP 8 fully managed WAN replacement contract
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP 8 contract for a fully managed WAN replacement with a total estimated value of £6 million including VAT.
Mining Remediation Authority awards £203 million contract for operations and maintenance of mine water treatment schemes and legacy assets
The Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a major contract for operations and maintenance of mine water treatment schemes and legacy assets – the contract has an estimated total value of £203.1 million (ex VAT).
Thames Water secures c£9.5 million funding for two pioneering innovation projects
Thames Water has secured c£9.5 million in funding from Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund for two pioneering innovation projects – the projects will test longer planned water outages for pipe repairs, to enhance mains replacement methods, and another project will support large-scale implementation of sustainable drainage systems alongside planned streetworks to help reduce flood risk.
Government to provide £470 million funding package to back long-term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics sectors
The Government has announced new funding packages to back the long-term resilience of the ceramics and chemicals sectors, worth £120 million and £350 million respectively.
Calisen appoints smart water meter expert Gary Adams as Director in its growing Water business
Calisen, the UK's largest smart meter provider, has appointed Gary Adams as its Operations Director for Water – the new appointment follows the recent hire of Dr Diane Bitzel in April as its first Chief Technology Officer.
Uisce Éireann gets green light for ‘critical’ €4.58 billion-plus Water Supply Project to proceed to procurement stage
Uisce Éireann's ‘critical’ Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region has been given approval to proceed to the next stage under the Irish Government’s Infrastructure Guidelines.
Environment Agency strengthens Romsey flood alleviation scheme with new defences
The Environment Agency has completed two significant improvements to the Romsey flood alleviation scheme, reducing flood risk and disruption for local communities.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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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