Head of Investment Management at NI Water warns wastewater system across Northern Ireland is under severe pressure
Dr Steve Blockwell, Head of Investment Management at Northern Ireland Water, is warning that the wastewater system across Northern Ireland is under severe pressure and that years of under investment mean many assets are now operating beyond their intended capacity.
Southern Water appoints former Kier Group chief as Chair Designate
Southern Water has announced the appointment of Andrew Davies as Chair Designate – he will join the Board with immediate effect, succeeding Keith Lough as Chair on 16 July 2026 who will retire from the Board on the same day.
Government to appoint Senior Adviser to Secretary of State at Defra on Water Reform Transition
The Government has published the Terms of Reference for appointing a Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State at the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) on Water Reform Transition.
DEFRA publishes new guidance on water fittings regulations
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published new guidance on water fittings regulations – the specifications approved by the regulators will apply from 6 May 2027.
Ofwat extends contract term and spend for Independent Monitor appointed to monitor and review compliance by Thames Water
Ofwat has yet again extended the contract for the Independent Monitor appointed to monitor and review compliance by Thames Water with the conditions of the undertakings given by the company and accepted by the water sector regulator.
Yorkshire Water seeks supply chain input on potential procurement of N2O monitoring and reduction managed service
Yorkshire Water is seeking supply chain input on the potential procurement of an N2O monitoring and reduction managed service within the Activated Sludge Process; including monitoring devices and a machine learning model for recommending processes improvements.
MOSL responds to call for evidence on the sustainability of data centres
MOSL has responded to the Environmental Audit Committee’s recent call for evidence as part of its new inquiry on environmental impacts, risks and opportunities to the sustainability of data centres in the UK.
WSP and partners appointed under new contract to continue support on National Highways’ Water Quality Plan
WSP, one of the world’s leading professional services firms has been appointed to lead a group of firms to continue work supporting delivery of National Highways’ Water Quality Plan.
Anglian Water @one Alliance completes £3.1 million upgrade works in Keysoe and Ravensden
Anglian Water's @one Alliance teams have completed the installation of over 10km worth of water pipes between Keysoe and Ravensden, as part of a £3.1 million investment programme to reduce bursts, interruptions to supply and to keep water flowing for decades to come.
Thames Water signs landmark AI tech leak detection contract with Origin Tech
Thames Water has signed a landmark leak detection contract with Origin Tech, announcing a 13-month partnership with the company to integrate their leak detection solution into its operations.
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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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