Scottish Water awards multi million pound contract for digital transformation services
Scottish Water has awarded a multi million pound contract for digital transformation services with an estimated total value of between £115 million to £150 million (excluding VAT) across a maximum 8 year framework term.
South West Water and Uni of Exeter publish new research on how machine learning can tackle lead pipe challenges
A new machine learning tool developed through the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW), a collaboration between South West Water and the University of Exeter, could help water companies identify properties most likely to be connected to lead service pipes.
United Utilities flags up use of low carbon construction solutions at three sites
United Utilities says pipe manufacturer Aquaspira is poised for further growth as it helps support the water company's £13 billion AMP8 programme of investment in water and wastewater infrastructure across the North West.
EA publishes new report on long-term investment scenarios for flood and coastal erosion risk management
The Environment Agency has published a new report on long-term investment scenarios (LTIS) for flood and coastal erosion risk management.
Ordnance Survey research shows climate risk tops data confidence concerns for UK businesses
Following a year of extreme weather and the hottest summer on record, new research from Ordnance Survey (OS) reveals that almost 1 in 5 (19%) of business leaders say uncertainty over future climate risks is contributing to delays or increased costs for major projects.
Environment Agency reviews approaches to assessing PFAS thresholds for water
The Environment Agency Chief Scientist’s Group has published a new report reviewing approaches to derive PFAS thresholds for water. The findings will inform the development and use of thresholds for PFAS in line with commitments in the UK Government PFAS Plan.
Executive pay - Environment Secretary warns water bosses must not be rewarded for failure by another name
Dame Angela Eagle, Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is warning that water bosses must not be rewarded for failure by another name and against the use of loopholes that undermines the spirit of the bonus ban.
Thames Water updates plans forTeddington Direct River Abstraction project
Thames Water has updated the proposed boundaries for the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project within which the new structures, tunnels, pipelines and water treatment equipment would be built.
Southern Water expands multi-million pound programme to reduce storm overflows into new Hampshire communities
Southern Water is expanding its multi-million pound programme to reduce storm overflows into more Hampshire communities, following earlier success in areas where the programme is already underway.
Ofwat blocks £6.5 million in bonuses as nine water companies trigger bonus rule
Ofwat has today announced that nine water companies triggered Ofwat's bonus ban rule in 2025-26, resulting in more than £6.5 million being blocked for their executives.
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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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- Scottish Water awards multi million pound contract for digital transformation services
- South West Water and Uni of Exeter publish new research on how machine learning can tackle lead pipe challenges
- United Utilities flags up use of low carbon construction solutions at three sites
- EA publishes new report on long-term investment scenarios for flood and coastal erosion risk management
- Ordnance Survey research shows climate risk tops data confidence concerns for UK businesses
- Environment Agency reviews approaches to assessing PFAS thresholds for water
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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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