United Utilities welcomes £975 million investment boost to power North West growth
United Utilities has welcomed the decision by Ofwat to provisionally approve £975 million of new investment, supporting the North West's growing economy and creating 4,000 additional jobs across the supply chain.
Ofwat confirms provisional approval of £3.4 billion of further funding for 13 water companies
Ofwat has this morning confirmed provisional approval for £3.4 billion of funding for 13 water companies o improve infrastructure, support growth and improve the environment.
United Utilities - giant tunnel boring machine emerges at Knutsford after completing underground drive
A giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) has completed the first stage of its underground journey from Moor Pool to Knutsford Wastewater Treatment Works as part of United Utilities’ £48 million upgrade to the sewer network.
Completion of £4.5 million Greatham Marsh Restoration Scheme sees return of tide for first time in over 200 years
A new £4.5 million project has seen the return of the tide for the first time in over 200 years following completion of the Environment Agency’s Greatham Marsh Restoration Scheme in Hartlepool.
National Cyber Security Centre adds water sector example to Secure Connectivity Principles for Operational Technology
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) a part of GCHQ, has added a water sector example to the NCSC’s Secure Connectivity Principles for Operational Technology (OT) demonstrating how organisations can apply the Principles.
Cambridgeshire business to benefit from water efficiency drive
A major government-funded programme to tackle water efficiency across Cambridgeshire has confirmed funding for projects aimed at helping businesses reduce their water use.
Met Office issues Amber Extreme Heat warning as temperatures set to peak at 37°C in places
An Amber Extreme Heat warning has been issued by the Met Office with temperatures likely to peak around 37°C in places.
Southern Water tenders £10 million AMP8 contract for managed detection and response service
Southern Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for managed detection and response service with a total estimated value of £10 million including VAT.
Aquam Water Services Ltd. awarded £4.5 million AMP8 contract for management and hire of metered water standpipes
Yorkshire Water has awarded Aquam Water Services Ltd. an AMP8 contract for management and hire of metered water standpipes with a total estimated value of £4.5 million including VAT.
Wessex Water completes £35 million expansion of Saltford sewage treatment facility serving Bath
Wessex Water has completed a £35 million expansion of its Saltford sewage treatment facility serving Bath - he project, which marks major completed milestone for YTL Construction UK was officially unveiled last week.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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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