NI Water set to start work on £5 million network upgrade to help deliver environmental improvements
NI Water is set to begin a major £5 millon programme of work in the New Year to upgrade the wastewater network in Killinchy County Down.
Water company execs now required to pass fit and proper person test under new Ofwat powers
Water companies will now have to assess whether appointees to board director roles, including CEOs, meet new standards for honesty and integrity, knowledge and experience, and financial soundness to carry out their responsibilities.
UKWIR - updated Carbon Accounting Workbook is now live
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has released the latest version of its Carbon Accounting Workbook (CAW), providing companies with the consistent, science-backed data needed for accurate emissions reporting and critical decarbonisation strategies.
South East Water lifts precautionary boil water notice for 24,000 customers
On 12th December 2025 South East Water lifted the instruction to boil tap water before use for 24,000 households and businesses in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas with immediate effect.
Uisce Éireann to lodge planning application for Water Supply Project worth between €4.58 billion to €5.96 billion
Uisce Éireann will submit a planning application this week for the largest-ever water project in Irish history – the Water Supply Project Eastern & Midlands Region has a projected value of between €4.58 billion to €5.96 billion.
Yorkshire Water launches preliminary market engagement for wind turbine procurement
Yorkshire Water has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise for on-shore wind turbine procurement.
Wessex Water awarded BSI Kitemark™ for new standards of customer inclusion
Wessex Water’s commitment to supporting customers has been rewarded with the BSI Kitemark for Inclusive Service.
Met Office amber rain warning for persistent heavy rain remains in place
The Amber and Yellow National Severe Weather Warnings for rain issued for the weekend will remain in place for today, covering northwest England, west and southwest Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of Wales.
United Utilities launches early market engagement for 3D printing services
United Utilities has launched an early market engagement exercise for 3D printing services.
Thames Water tenders £5.8 million AMP8 contract for electric metering services
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for metering services with an estimated value of £5.8 million (inc VAT)– the water company is seeking to appoint a partner to deliver comprehensive electricity metering services across its portfolio.
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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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