Yorkshire Water seeks supply chain engagement from turbine manufacturers, wind data analysts, modellers and providers for planned deployment of new on-shore wind turbines
Yorkshire Water and Kelda are seeking supply chain input from turbine manufacturers and wind data analysts, modellers and providers for their planned deployment of new on-shore wind turbines.
Business retail market - new hub transforms process for sharing businesses’ smart meter reads
Wholesalers and retailers can now share data from smart meters easily and efficiently thanks to a new, central IT hub.
Thames Water - FT reports Ofwat ready to waive Thames Water fines to 2030
The Financial Times is reporting this morning that Ofwat is ready to waive Thames Water fines to 2030 in a deal with the company’s creditors.
Plans for Tidal Lagoon in Swansea take major step forward
Plans to deliver a once in a generation tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay have taken a major step forward, following a landmark agreement between Swansea Council and Batri Ltd.
University of Manchester signs Memorandum of Understanding with United Utilities
The University of Manchester and United Utilities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance research and innovation in the water sector.
Uisce Éireann completes €2 million wastewater upgrade in Clane
Uisce Éireann has completed a €2 million upgrade of the wastewater infrastructure in Loughbollard which will support the potential delivery of 560 new homes in the wider Clane area, facilitating sustainable growth and strengthening community
United Utilities tenders £3 million AMP8 framework contract for odour control unit routine sampling
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for odour control unit routine sampling with an estimated value of £3 million including VAT.
Costain appointed to £1.2 billion Procure Partnerships Framework North West Contractor Framework
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been awarded a place by Procure Partnerships Framework on its North West Contractor Framework.
New rules from Ofwat on water company executives’ integrity and consumer involvement come into force today
New rules which come into force from today, 1 April, require new water company executives to pass a fit and proper person test to hold these senior positions, and ensure consumers are at the heart of companies’ decision making.
Institution of Civil Engineers recognises Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir project as exemplar of collaboration
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has highlighted Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir project as an example of the water sector leading the way on the long-term collaboration required to meet the UK government’s hugely ambitious 10-year infrastructure strategy.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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