Dominique Mowle named new Finance Director at South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water
South Staffs Water has announced the appointment of Dominique Mowle as its new Finance Director and also for its sister company Cambridge Water effective 2 January 2026.
Hercules PLC wins major contract awards in UK water sector
Hercules plc, a leading technology enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors, has announced that its Civils Projects division has been awarded a series of new sub-contract packages from its clients in the UK water sector to start in Q1 FY2026.
Hull City Council seals new partnership to improve water efficiency
A major local authority has renewed its multi-million-pound partnership with one of the UK’s largest water retailers.
Yorkshire Water launches preliminary market engagement for onshore wind turbine procurement
Yorkshire Water has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise for on-shore wind turbine procurement.
Icosa Water rebrands to Last Mile Water as multi-utility group strengthens independent networks offering
Icosa Water, the New Appointment and Variation (NAV) licensed water and wastewater service provider across England and Wales has announced its rebrand to Last Mile Water.
Fitch Ratings: Neutral Outlook for UK Utilities in 2026; water improving
Fitch Ratings has maintained its ‘neutral’ outlook for UK utilities, as higher electricity network investments should cut transmission curtailment costs and build distribution network capacity ahead of demand.
Storm water storage tanks and service reservoirs among key areas of focus in AMP8
With a record level of investment in AMP8, Blair Ogilvie from wastewater technology specialists HUBER Technology UK takes a look at two key areas where the water companies will be making a significant spend on maintaining and reinforcing asset health and resilience in AMP8.
Drinking Water Inspectorate launches investigation into South East Water loss of supply incident
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has today announced that it is investigating the current South East Water loss of supply incident.
EFRA Committee Chair flags up concerns over 5 days of water supply outage for Tunbridge Wells
The Rt Hon Mr Alistair Carmichael MP, Chair of the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has written to David Hinton CEO of South East Water to raise his “significant concern” over the ongoing lack of water access for 24,000 customers in and around Tunbridge Wells.
South East Water issues boil water notice for 24,000 customers in Tunbridge Wells
South East Water has issued a precautionary boil water notice for 24,000 customers in Tunbridge Wells as water supply is restored for flushing toilets and washing only.
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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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