Severn Trent to launch market engagement for up to £25 billion multi-AMP capital design and delivery frameworks
Severn Trent Water is preparing to launch a pre-market engagement notice to initiate early engagement with the supply chain for a new generation of capital delivery frameworks, representing up to £25 billion of investment over the next 8–15 years across the Midlands.
Yorkshire Water tenders c£9.3 million AMP8 contract for diffuser asset replacement on Activated Sludge Plants
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract to inform the development of a procurement strategy for the provision of diffuser system services across its wastewater treatment asset portfolio with an estimated value of c £9.273 million including VAT.
Southern Water fined £7.1 million for sewage pollution
Southern Water has been fined £7.1 million after repeated illegal sewage pollution incidents forced the closure of beaches, harmed coastal communities, with serious failures were exposed in the company’s management of wastewater.
DEFRA updates delivery plan for water demand targets
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has updated the delivery plan for the water demand targets first published in December 2025. The Environment Act 2021 set out a series of legally binding statutory targets to improve the natural environment and leave it in a better state for future generations.
Neil Hornby appointed as new Chief Executive of Natural England
Neil Hornby, currently Chief Executive of Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Natural England.
Widespread news reports suggest Thames Water to be put into Special Administration Regime – and creditors to mount legal challenge in response
Widespread news reports in the press and online media during the course of last week, over the weekend and today are suggesting that if Andy Burnham, who will shortly be appointed as the UK’s new prime minister, moves to nationalise Thames Water, the creditors will launch a legal challenge.
South East Water flags up concerns over “material uncertainty” regarding future funding
South East Water is warning over “material uncertainty” regarding funding beyond July 2027 in its Group Annual Report and Financial Statements for the financial year ending 31st March 2026.
Severn Trent - water demand reaches highest level on record as heatwave continues
Severn Trent is asking customers to help reduce water use after experiencing the highest single day of demand for water ever recorded across its region on 11 July, beating the previous record from the drought in 2022 and the Covid pandemic.
Scottish Water - investigations continue as Kinghorn Burn pollution warning remains in place
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Scottish Water are continuing to actively work with all relevant partners including Fife Council, NHS Fife and Fife Coast and Countryside Trust in response to the ongoing localised pollution pressure affecting the Kinghorn Burn, to protect public health and the environment.
Thames Water launches process to gain access to further funding of c£677 million
Thames Water yesterday launched the process to gain access to further funding under the Facility it first entered into in 2025 with its subsidiary, Thames Water Super Senior Issuer plc. when an initial £1.5 billion was made available under the Facility. On Wednesday the water company published its latest annual results for the year to 31 March 2026 showing a return to profit and sufficient funding secured through to Q4 2026.
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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
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