United Utilities starts work on five year trunk mains cleaning programme
United Utilities is starting work on a major five year £21 million trunk mains cleaning programme, beginning with the Wirral.
Bristol Water decision raises questions about potential AMP 5 price increases
The Competition Commission’s (CC) recent findings on the appeal by Bristol Water Plc against Ofwat’s decision on the prices it charges its customers raises questions in the event of potential applications by other water companies for interim price increases between now and 2015.
Government to review role of Ofwat
The Government has announced that water industry regulator Ofwat will be reviewed to ensure it is fit for future challenges.
Severn Trent puts £11m plans for Gloucester sewer flooding scheme on show
Plans for a major sewer flooding alleviation scheme in Gloucester are being put on display next month by Severn Trent Water.
Wessex Water replaces old sewer using trenchless technology
A 1960s sewer which runs alongside the main Bristol to London railway line has been repaired using no dig technology.
SEPA launches consultation on flood management framework
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) has launched a new consultation on establishing a framework for partnership working that will ultimately support the production of flood risk management plans and how flooding issues in Scotland are tackled.
New "early action" CRC metric gains Environment Agency approval
The Environment Agency has approved the Carbon Saver Standard as a Carbon Trust equivalent scheme.
AMP5 frameworks continue to filter through for Grontmij
European engineering consultancy Grontmij has been appointed to the United Utilities AMP5 Professional Engineering Consultancy Services (PECS) Framework.
Regulator approves Northern Ireland water charges
The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (NIAUR) has approved Northern Ireland Water’s proposed charges for the current year and upcoming 12-month period.
United Utilities lifts hosepipe ban
United Utilities has announced that its hosepipe ban will be lifted today.
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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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