South East Water EFRA Committee seeks urgent response from company Chair on yesterday's evidence session
House of Commons EFRA Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP has written to Chris Train, Chair of South East Water, to urgently seek clarity regarding evidence that was given to MPs yesterday.
South East Water CEO tells Commons Committee "lifestyle changes and extreme weather events" contributed to Tunbridge Wells water shortages
South East Water CEO David Hinton has told a House of Commons Committee that "lifestyle changes and extreme weather events" had contributed to recent water shortages in Tunbridge Wells.
YTL Enterprises issues UK’s first blockchain-verified water reuse credits
YTL Enterprises (YTLE), the commercial innovation arm of YTL Construction UK, has partnered with Swiss technology company Hypercube to issue the UK’s first blockchain-verified water reuse credit under WTR (Hypercube’s water credit standard).
Green light for upgrade to Uisce Éireann’s Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant
Following the success of a pilot study on new filters at Uisce Éireann’s Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant, the green light has now been given to permanent upgrade works which will commence on site later this year.
NI Water completes £6m-plus maintenance projects at Kilkeel Wastewater Treatment Works
NI Water has completed base maintenance projects totalling over £6 million at its Kilkeel Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW).
New World Bank report warns world is facing dangerous decline in freshwater availability
A new World Bank report, Continental Drying: A Threat to our Common Future, the first edition of its Global Water Monitoring Report, provides a detailed assessment of the world’s fresh water.
Severn Trent Water flags up £multi-m procurement for supply of pumps, pump services and motors & gearboxes
Severn Trent Water is flagging up its forthcoming procurement on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig for the supply of pumps, pump services and motors and gearboxes.
United Utilities offers more than a dozen apprenticeship roles in Cumbria
United Utilities is hosting a drop in event for people to find out more about apprenticeship opportunities in Cumbria.
House of Lords ECC Committee explores agricultural impact of drought in current inquiry
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into drought preparedness in England by exploring the impact of drought on the agricultural sector and opportunities to increase resilience.
SES Water multi-million pound investment in Cheam WTW upgrade set to continue in 2026
SES Water’s multi-million pound investment in its Cheam Water Treatment Works upgrade is set to continue in 2026.
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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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