Southern Water rebuts inaccurate claims by Eastbourne Lib Dem MP about “enormous profits” and “big dividends”
Southern Water has issued an official statement rebutting claims made by Lib Dem MP for Eastbourne Josh Babarinde regarding profits, dividends and bathing water quality in the town.
Scottish Water on track to deliver major £140m investment in biggest overhaul of Perth’s water and drainage infrastructure in a generation
Scottish Water on track to deliver a major £140 million investment in the biggest overhaul of Perth’s water and drainage infrastructure in a generation.
Business retail market - Retailer Wholesaler Group publishes Annual Report for 2024-25
The Retailer Wholesaler Group (RWG) has published its Annual Report for 2024-25, outlining a year of strong collaboration across the water industry to improve outcomes for business customers.
Uisce Éireann continues investment in further water supply upgrades for Clonmel Town
Uisce Éireann is set to begin further upgrade works as part of ongoing investment in the Clonmel’s water infrastructure, which will improve water quality and resilience across the water network.
Severn Trent starts work on £10 million upgrade at Draycote Reservoir
Severn Trent is beginning a £10 million investment to carry out essential upgrades at its Draycote Reservoir this month.
National Oceanography Centre awards £540,000 contract for provision of Ocean Bottom Seismometers
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has awarded a contract for the provision of Ocean Bottom Seismometers wIth an estimated value of £540,000 (inc VAT).
Mount Fuji’s hidden waters revealed by bNovate’s BactoSense analysers
bNovate’s BactoSense analysers are giving scientists live insight into Mount Fuji’s vast volcanic aquifer, helping secure safe drinking water and industrial supply in one of Japan’s most seismic regions.
Environment Agency launches early market engagement for upcoming £6 billion tender for Collaborative Delivery Framework 2
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise seeking expressions of interest and pre-tender engagement from suppliers for its upcoming £6 billion Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF) 2 tender.
Yorkshire Water tenders £8 million AMP8 contract for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) unit acquisition services
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) unit acquisition services with an estimated value of £8 million.
SuDS - Institution of Civil Engineers call for immediate implementation of Schedule 3 of Flood and Water Management Act
Following today’s publication of the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee Flood Resilience in England, the Institution of Civil Engineers is calling for the immediate implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act.
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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
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. -
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