Northumbrian Water Group companies repair 17,700-plus water leaks in 2025
Northumbrian Water Group water companies have repaired more that 17,700 water leaks in the past year.
Anglian Water - numbers continue to rise as record 500,000 customers now receive extra support via Priority Services Register
Anglian Water has reached a significant milestone with a record number of more than 500,000 customers now supported through its free Priority Services Register (PSR) – and the numbers are continung to rise.
World Meteorological Organization warns Earth’s climate swings increasingly out of balance
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history, as greenhouse gas concentrations drive continued warming of the atmosphere and ocean and melting of ice.
New £1.6 million government-backed fund to drive water-saving across Cambridgeshire
A new £1.6 million, fully government-funded initiative is set to support businesses and organisations across Cambridgeshire to reduce water use through practical upgrades and innovative efficiency solutions.
Uisce Éireann delivers first phase of essential works to strengthen Cork City’s wastewater network
Uisce Éireann has delivered the first phase of improvement works at Grand Parade Pumping Station in Cork, with phase one completed on schedule.
RAPID gives final go-ahead for Grand Union Canal Transfer and Minworth Water Recycling schemes to progress to Gate 4
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has confirmed that the Grand Union Canal Transfer and Minworth Water Recycling schemes have passed their RAPID gate three conditional review, and will now progress to RAPID gate four.
New report by Commons EFRA Committee flags up human cost of coastal erosion - households and businesses face bankruptcy and displacement
The House of Commons cross-party Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has published a new report laying bare the human cost of coastal erosion as households and businesses face bankruptcy and displacement.
United Utilities tenders £48 million AMP8 contract for supply of battery energy storage solutions
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for the supply of battery energy storage solutions with a total estimated value of £48 million including VAT.
Thames Water awards major c£60 million AMP8 contract for sewer depth and event duration monitors
Thames Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for the supply, repair, installation and maintenance of sewer depth and event duration monitors – the contract had a total estimated value of £60.24 million when it first went out to tender at the end of April 2025.
New analysis warns water sector AMP8 programme facing significant hurdles including low project delivery rates to planning delays
Independent analysis is warning that the UK water sector AMP8 programme is encountering significant hurdles ranging from low project delivery rates to planning delays and judicial reviews.
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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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