Yorkshire Water sewer network upgrades continue
Yorkshire Water is continuing with its £120 million programme of work to upgrade its sewer network and treatment works to help further reduce the risk of flooding to hundreds of properties across the region.
Work restarts on £21M United Utilities cleaning programme
A £21 million programme to give Wirral's largest water pipes a deep clean is due to restart this week.
Thames Water starts work on £2.5M mains replacement scheme
Thames Water is starting work this month on a £2.5million scheme to replace 4.3 miles (6.9km) of worn-out Victorian water mains in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Natural catastrophes in 2010 cost US$ 130bn
Global insurance and re-insurance group Munich Re has said that natural catastrophes in 2010 caused losses of US$ 130bn.
Fast-tracking green patent applications boosts green UK businesses
Fast-tracking patent applications for green inventions has delivered real benefits to green businesses, according to Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox.
New Chair to help Wales manage flood risk
Environment Minister Jane Davidson has announced the appointment of a new Chair to the Welsh body that advises on flood risk management.
NI water regulator calls for meeting to discuss water chaos
The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation has asked for a meeting with NI Water this week to discuss the company’s performance.
Dramatic improvement in England’s special wildlife sites
Caroline Spelman, Environment Secretary at the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that over 95 per cent of England’s finest wildlife and geological sites, covering more than one million hectares of countryside, are now in favourable or recovering condition.
MPs urge action to secure flood defences and affordable water supplies
The cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Afairs Committee has published the Report of its inquiry into Future Flood and Water Management.
Costain pursues hostile takeover bid for Mouchel
Costain Group PLC confirmed this morning that it is pursuing its hostile takeover bid for Mouchel. Costain Group PLC confirmed this morning that it is pursuing its hostile takeover bid for Mouchel.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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