Government says millions of pounds in water company fines used to power local-led restoration
The government says water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England’s waterways by local communities and environmental groups.
United Utilities - £4.5m project gets underway to upgrade 10km of Cheshire water pipes
Work is underway on a £4.5 million United Utilities project to upgrade nearly 10km of water network in the Tarporley area of Cheshire.
Thames Water awards £6 million AMP8 contract for debt management system replacement
Thames Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for debt management system replacement with an estimated value of £6 million (inc VAT).
House of Lords drought inquiry hears from senior water companies representatives
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into drought preparedness in England by hearing from water company representatives.
Cheshire East Council tenders c £4m framework contract for construction related professional consultancy services
Cheshire East Borough Council has gone out to tender with a framework contract for construction related professional consultancy services worth an estimated value of £3.924 million (inc VAT).
Scottish Water to start work on major £3 million storm overflow project in Edinburgh
Scottish Water is about to get work underway on a major £3 million storm overflow project on a key arterial route linking west Edinburgh with the city centre – while access to properties will be maintained, the road will be closed for approximately six months from 25 January 2026.
Uisce Éireann - major upgrade for Kilsheelan wastewater plant confirmed and preparation to start for tendering of construction phase
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the announcement that planning permission has been granted for a major upgrade to Kilsheelan’s wastewater treatment plant, bringing a significant boost to the village’s infrastructure and future growth.
Mining Remediation Authority awards new £203 million operation and maintenance contract to Alpheus Environmental Ltd
The Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a contract with an estimated value of £203 million to operate, maintain, and enhance its network of assets to water services and treatment specialist Alpheus Environmental Ltd.
Mixed response to government plans for reform in Water White Paper
The government plans for reform in the Water White Paper have so far received a series of mixed responses this morning – ranging from a whole-hearted welcome, cautious optimism and disappointment.
Government Water White Paper sets out plans to transform water sector in "biggest overhaul in a generation"
The Government is today publishing its Water White Paper outlining its plans for water sector reform in England, describing it as “the biggest overhaul in a generation.”
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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
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