Welsh Water completes £1.4 billion investment
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has announced the completion of its five-year AMP4 £1.4 billion investment programme which has included a £225 million programme to renew 1,800 kilometres of water mains.
URS triumphs in Scott Wilson takeover battle
CH2M HILL has pulled out of the battle with rival URS for engineering consultancy Scott Wilson.
Scottish Water fined for Irvine bathing water sewage spill
A sewage spill which contributed to the 2009 failure of Irvine Beach's bathing water has resulted in a £6,000 fine for Scottish Water.
Yorkshire Water says Floods Act is a “missed opportunity"
In the anniversary week of the 2007 floods, Yorkshire Water is calling on the Government to give water companies a greater role in surface water management.
MITIE Group acquires Dalkia’s Irish Facilities Management business
MITIE Group PLC Group has acquired the integrated Facilities Management (FM) business of Dalkia in Ireland.
Northumbrian Water starts work on Wideopen sewer scheme
Northumbrian Water has started work on a five-month improvement scheme in the Wideopen area in North Tyneside to reduce the risk of flooding to homes.
Scott Wilson recommends acceptance of URS cash offer
The Board of Scott Wilson Group plc is recommending shareholders to accept a cash offer by Universe Bidco Limited - a wholly owned subsidiary of URS Corporation.
South East Water starts work on new schemes
South East Water (SEW) is carrying out a £1.6 million improvement scheme in Sussex to protect water quality.
United Utilities applies for drought permit
With no rain in sight and reservoir levels continuing to fall, United Utilities has stepped up its drought action plan and applied to the Environment Agency for a drought permit.
Thames Water update on water resources for London and Thames Valley
Following media reports on below-average rainfall and possible hosepipe restrictions in the northwest of England, Thames Water said it is continuing to monitor water availability.
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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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