Galliford Try appointed to £110 million River Mease improvement project
Galliford Try has been appointed to a £110 million contract to deliver the River Mease Improvement project on behalf of Severn Trent Water – the UK construction group’s Environment business will carry out the work.
United Utilities commits over £100 million in response to Fleetwood sewage spill incident in 2023
United Utilities has committed more than £100 million in response to a sewage spill incident at Fleetwood Wastewater Treatment Works in 2023.
Scottish Water starts work on £8.6 million sewer upgrade
Scottish Water has started work on a £8.6 million sewer upgrade project in Airdrie – preceded by a fish rescue operation to help protect local wildlife.
South East Water signs wind energy green energy deal with EDF power solutions UK
Over a third of South East Water’s energy requirements will be sourced by renewable energy, thanks to the signing of its largest UK corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA) with EDF power solutions UK.
Affinity Water partners in chalk stream project to restore 1km of River Rib in weeks
A Hertfordshire farmer has helped give a precious chalk stream its natural ‘wiggle’ back, giving up more of his land to make space for 300 metres of new River Rib channel as part of an ambitious restoration project.
With GB Biocidal Products Regulation now established, is anyone checking the paperwork?
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Philip Gaffey, Managing Director of Gaffey, UK-based specialists in the design and manufacture of advanced in-situ chemical generation and blending systems for the global water treatment market, takes an in-depth look at the impact of Brexit on biocides regulation and the risk for the water sector supply chain.
Anglian Water establishes new £1.5 billion Major Projects Framework with two delivery partnerships
Anglian Water has established a new Major Projects Framework with two delivery partnerships - Ferrovial Construction and MWH Treatment will form a joint venture on one contract, while VolkerFitzpatrick and VolkerStevin will take on the second.
RSE announces sponsorship of IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
Scottish water technology firm RSE will take a leading role at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition when water sector professionals from around the world gather in Glasgow next month.
NI Water to hold supplier market briefing event for upcoming £12.6 billion Integrated Partnerships Framework procurement
NI Water is seeking early market engagement for the forthcoming procurement of an Integrated Partnerships Framework with a total estimated value of £12.6 billion including VAT. The utility intends to undertake a supplier market briefing event on Wednesday 7th October 2026 prior to issuing its Participation Stage Package to pre-qualify interested suppliers.
Smart Water Network Forum issues call for abstracts for 17th SWAN Annual Conference in May 2027
SWAN – the Smart Water Network Forum - has announced the call for abstracts for the SWAN 17th Annual Conference in Porto, Portugal on May 18-20, 2027.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
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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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