Water can learn from UK’s big infrastructure projects
From products to partnerships, as the water sector in England and Wales embarks on an unprecedented scaling of investment, Jason Hemingway, SIG Infrastructure sales director, asks what can be learned from big infrastructure projects in other sectors.
Brixham Cryptosporidiosis event in 2024 - South West Water pleads guilty in court
South West Water has entered a guilty plea following the court hearing on 4 March at Exeter Magistrates’ Court in relation to the Cryptosporidiosis outbreak event in the Brixham area in 2024 when Cryptosporidium was detected in the drinking water supply.
House of Commons EFRA Committee reveals extent of debt collection practices across water industry
The House of Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) has published data received from 11 major water and sewage companies in England and Wales, showing their use of bailiffs against customers who are in debt as part of its inquiry into reforming the water sector.
Yorkshire Water seeks supply chain input ahead of tendering £160 million AMP8 contract for DPC Programme Advisory Framework
Yorkshire Water is seeking supply chain input ahead of going out to tender with an upcoming AMP8 contract for a Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) Programme Advisory Framework with an estimated value of £160 million including VAT.
Pennon Group says price control deliverables on track for 2025/26 - but expects to be in net ODI penalty position
Pennon Group's price control deliverables on track for 2025/26 with programme efficiencies being secured as delivery progresses, according to its latest trading update for the period from 30 September 2025 to 9 March 2026.
Severn Trent awards £800,000 AMP8 contract for PFAS catchment investigations
Severn Trent has awarded an AMP8 contract for PFAS catchment investigations with an estimated value of £800,000 (excluding VAT).
Scottish Water tenders £8 million contract for provision of jetting units, hoses and consumables
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the provision of jetting units, hoses and consumables with an estimated value of £8 million (excluding VAT).
Yorkshire Water set to start work on £90 million storm overflow programme in Bradford
Yorkshire Water is set to continue progress on its £1.5 billion storm overflow investment programme, with its first scheme in Bradford starting on Monday 23 March.
Thames Water confirms pledge of £3.4 billion of new equity in improved rescue bid by creditors
Thames Water CEO Chris Weston has issued a detailed announcement via the London Stock Exchange in response to recent press speculation about the terms of the London & Valley Water (L&VW) consortium's proposal for the turnaround, transformation and recapitalisation of Thames Water.
Severn Trent Water launches market engagement activity for supply of ductile iron pipe & associated fittings
Severn Trent Water has launched a market engagement exercise on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig seeking supply chain input for the supply of ductile iron pipe and associated fittings.
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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. -
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