Ofwat consults on updating licensing policy and application guidance for NAVs
Ofwat has launched a new consultation proposing wording changes to its NAV licensing policy and application guidance documents. The changes include embedding key decisions made as part of our April 2025 conclusions, new policy proposals regarding the better off commitments for Welsh sites, and providing further information to support high quality applications.
Yorkshire Water set to start work on £1.5 million mains replacement scheme in Stourton
Yorkshire Water is set to begin a £1.5 million project to replace approximately 1.3km of water mains in Stourton on 20 October, to improve the resilience and reliability of the area’s network.
Uisce Éireann gets green light for €49 million investment in Nenagh wastewater infrastructure
Uisce Éireann has been granted planning permission for a transformative €49 million upgrade to the Nenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Southern Water issues RFI ahead of tendering £120m AMP8 contract from suppliers with expertise in sewer sealing
Southern Water has issued a Request for Information from suppliers with proven expertise in sewer sealing to participate in a preliminary market engagement exercise – the water company is encouraging all interested suppliers to participate.
United Utilities makes £1.8m direct contract award for supply and installation of membranes for replacement of existing PALL systems
United Utilities has made a direct contract award for the supply and installation of membranes for the replacement of existing PALL systems with an estimated value of £1.821 miilion (inc VAT).
Northern Lithium sets targets for 20,000+ tonnes pa lithium production from Northeast of England lithium brines by 2035
Northern Lithium, Kurita and Evove have announced a tripartite partnership to deliver the UK’s first commercial-scale lithium supplies using advanced membrane-based Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) by 2027.
NI Water completes solar energy projects at five more sites across Northern Ireland
NI Water has completed the second phase of a major solar scheme at five sites in Antrim, Ballymena, Magilligan, Derg, and Killyhevlin.
New Truro tidal flood defence gates now fully operational and ready to swing into action
New flood defence gates in Truro, Cornwall are now fully operational, securing the city's flood defences for the next 30 years - 185 properties in Truro are now protected by the newly replaced flood defence gates.
Third phase of consultation opens for proposed reservoir in the Fens
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water’s plans for a new reservoir in the Cambridgeshire Fens are progressing with updated design proposals presented in the third phase of public consultation.
Scottish Borders Council tenders £400,000 contract for bridge and culvert inspections
Scottish Borders Council has gone out to tender with a contract for bridge and culvert inspections with an estimated value of £400,000.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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