United Utilities tenders £57.6 million AMP8 contract for Mechanical Services framework
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for a Mechanical Services framework with a total estimated value of £57.6 million (inc VAT).
Water Innovation webinar to explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source
The third in the Water Innovation Cross-Sector Challenge series of webinars which takes place tomorrow from 10-11:30am will explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source.
OEP warns Defra response to Protected Sites report won't deliver urgent action needed
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is warning that Defra’s response to the OEP's report that reviewed the implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England will not deliver the urgent action needed.
Environment Agency launches temporary flood advice websites to help West Country
Two new temporary websites have been launched by the Environment Agency to support Dorset and Wiltshire residents coping with groundwater flooding and promote the response and recovery to flooding in Somerset.
South West Water- installation of two new storm tanks cuts storm overflow spills in Payhembury by 57%
South West Water has reduced storm overflow spills in the village of Payhembury in Devon by 57% thanks to a programme of targeted improvements.
Scottish Water awards £7.1 million contract for supply and delivery of powder activated carbon
Scottish Water has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of powder activated carbon with an estimated total value of £7.1 million (ex VAT).
United Utilities tenders £5.72 million AMP8 framework contract for the provision of diving services
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for the provision of diving services with a total estimated value of c£5.72 million (inc VAT).
CCW publishes timetable for first Accountability Sessions for Water Voice consumer panels
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has published the full timetable for the first Accountability Sessions for the Water Voice consumer panels and the publication dates for all supporting documents.
Thames Water issues Eighth Consent Requests and STID Proposal to secure further funding
Thames Water yesterday issued its Eighth Consent Requests and STID Proposal relating to Super Senior Issuer Funding - Thames Water Utilities Ltd (TWUL) has so far drawn £1.426 billion of the initial £1.5 billion available under the super senior facility entered into with its subsidiary, Thames Water Super Senior Issuer PLC.
Ofwat Water Innovation Implementation Programme launches with Challenge to address Regulation 31 capacity constraints
Ofwat has formally launched the Water Innovation Implementation Programme - a new £40 million funded programme of support within Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund, currently being designed by Ofwat and its delivery partners, Isle Utilities and Arup.
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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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