Southern Water formally withdraws application for River Test Drought Order
Following last month's pausing of its River Test Drought Order application, Southern Water has announced it has now formally withdrawn from this process.
Irish regulator says investment in wastewater remains critical to protecting the environment and supporting growth
The latest Urban Wastewater Treatment Report for 2024 from Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlights areas where continued improvements are needed, pointing out that Uisce Éireann remains committed to addressing these through unprecedented capital investment programme.
SOCOTEC UK and Ireland signs multi-million pound water quality monitoring contract with Yorkshire Water
SOCOTEC UK and Ireland, leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services has announced its largest-ever water quality monitoring contract with Yorkshire Water, totalling tens of millions of pounds.
Affinity Water selects Barhale as capital delivery partner for £900 million AMP8 and AMP9 capital programmes
Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has been appointed by Affinity Water to its capital delivery framework for both its Capital Enhancement and Capital Maintenance Schemes for AMP8 and AMP9.
Thames Water invites Class B debt holders to form ad hoc group of lenders
Thames Water is inviting holders of its Class B debt to form an ad hoc group of lenders in its latest update covering its proposed recapitalisation.
Gloucestershire County Council makes £720,000 direct contract award for Poolway Farm Flood alleviation scheme
Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) has made a direct contract award for the Poolway Farm Flood alleviation scheme to the developer of the Poolway Farm site with an estimated total value of £720,000 (inc VAT).
Thames Water tenders £28 million AMP8 contract for fire alarm installation and maintenance
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for fire alarm installation and maintenance with an estimated value of £28 million (inc VAT).
United Utilities awards £32.3 million AMP8 contract for supply and delivery of MCC Panels
United Utilities has awarded a number of AMP8 Framework Agreement contracts for the supply and delivery of MCC Panels – the framework had an estimated value of £32.3 million (ex VAT) when it was tendered in December 2024.
Competition and Markets Authority gives five water companies go-ahead to increase customer bills by an average of 3%
The Competition and Markets Authority has just announced it has given five water companies the go-ahead to increase bills beyond the levels determined by Ofwat in its PR24 final determinations in December 2024.
New report shows nearly 772 million litres of water lost annually due to leakages
A new report based on over 13.5 billion litres of monitored water usage across 5,370 properties in 36 countries, reveals that 67% of properties experience water leakage yearly and that nearly 772 million litres of water are lost annually due to leakages.
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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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