Barhale completes bridge milestone on Thames Water Northern Outfall Sewer upgrade
Work to deliver a multi-million-pound rehabilitation programme of Thames Water’s Northern Outfall Sewer (NOS) in East London took a major step forward over Easter after a second major rail possession allowed Barhale engineers to carry out structural works and take critical material samples.
Scottish Water CEO - IWA Glasgow 2026 is once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to reshape how water is viewed, valued and managed
Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant says that the International Water Association World Water Congress coming to Glasgow in October is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity — not just to showcase innovation, but to reshape how water is viewed, valued and managed.
Uisce Éireann gets go-ahead for major wastewater upgrade at Portlaoise Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann has been granted planning permission for a major upgrade of the Portlaoise Wastewater Treatment Plant, a transformative investment that will future proof wastewater infrastructure in the town and support sustainable growth and development.
NI Water uses innovative reedbed wastewater treatment process in £4m upgrade at Aghanloo WwTW
Aghanloo, outside Limavady, is benefitting from a £4 million investment by NI Water, following the completion of a sustainable upgrade to the local wastewater treatment works.
House of Commons EAC warns Government on PFAS pollution – urgent need to phase out non-essential uses of ‘forever chemicals’
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is warning the Government to do more on PFAS pollution and urgently restrict the non-essential uses of chemicals labelled as ‘forever chemicals’.
Northumbrian Water storage levels across all reservoirs currently at 95% combined
Northumbrian Water is reporting that reservoir water storage across the North East is in a strong position thanks to careful management in 2025.
NI Water seeks supply chain engagement for upcoming £9.6 million Digital Services Platform tender
Northern Ireland Water is seeking supply chain engagement for an upcoming £9.6 million (inc VAT) Digital Services Platform tender – today is the deadline for requests to participate in face to face one to one supplier sessions taking place between Monday 27 April and Friday 8 May 2026 at the company's Belfast HQ.
Jacobs introduces Flood IQ to help utilities and cities anticipate and manage flood risk
US-headquartered firm Jacobs is introduceing Flood IQ, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solution to help cities, utilities and government agencies anticipate, manage and recover from flooding events.
South West Water enters final phase of scheme to reduce storm overflows in Dawlish
South West Water has completed a number of major works in Dawlish as part of a multi-million pound investment to improve water quality by reducing the use of storm overflows in the area.
Two new Board appointments at South Staffordshire Plc to strengthen and simplify Group’s established leadership structure
Following a review of governance, South Staffordshire Plc has appointed Steve Johnson, MBE, as Independent Non-executive Director and Chair of the South Staffordshire Water Board, and Sara Vaughan as Independent Non-executive Director and Deputy Chair of the South Staffordshire Plc Group Board, as well as Deputy Chair of the South Staffordshire Water Board, effective immediately.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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