Ofwat warns water companies over excessive increases in pay and retention payments without sufficient justification
Helen Campbell, Executive Director, Delivery at Ofwat, has written to the Remuneration Committee Chairs of the English and Welsh water companies warning them that excessive increases in base pay, retention payments or other types of remuneration without sufficient justification and transparency could undermine Ofwat’s objective of rebuilding public trust.
Thames Water seeks supply chain input on design and manufacture of innovative Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment system
Thames Water has launched a market engagement exercise seeking supply chain input from the wider water sector on the design and manufacture of an innovative Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment system.
Ofwat consults on Draft Reasons for specifying Thames Water White Horse Reservoir as Specified Infrastructure Project
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed decision to specify the White Horse Reservoir as a Specified Infrastructure Project and on its proposal to issue a Preparatory Works Notice to Thames Water in respect of the reservoir.
New IWMI report examines why water receives limited attention in global financing discussions
A new report from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) examines why water continues to receive limited attention in global financing discussions, despite its central role in climate resilience and sustainable development.
Southern Water starts final stage of £10 million Hampshire sewer strengthening project
Southern Water is now entering the final stage of its multi-million pound project to strengthen the sewer network in the Ashurst Bridge area near Totton.
Water intake screens tech set to play important role in water companies’ major infrastructure projects and industrial sector water use
Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan from HUBER Technology UK take a look at a proven technology which is set to see increasing uptake by both the UK water companies and major water users in a range of industrial sectors in the next few years.
EA publishes new guidance on regional environmental destination for water resources and steps to get there
The Environment Agency has published detailed new guidance on the approach needed to propose a regional environmental destination for water resources and the steps to get there.
United Utilities to set out plans for £170m renewable energy scheme at Blackburn WwTW
United Utilities is due to submit plans in the coming weeks for the development of a new Advanced Anaerobic Digestion (AAD) facility at its Blackburn wastewater treatment works which will help the company increase the amount of renewable energy it generates.
Anglian Water sets out record £1.6 billion investment plans for second year of AMP8
Anglian Water has set out plans for its largest ever single year of investment, with £1.6 billion of improvements and maintenance set to be delivered across the East of England from April – the second year of AMP8.
NI Water - £23 million investment improves sewer performance across Northern Ireland
As part of its ongoing sewer improvement programme, NI Water has invested over £23 million over the last five years upgrading the existing sewer network so that communities across Northern Ireland are better protected against out-of-sewer flooding.
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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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