Anglian Water reaches record milestone in smart metering programme
Anglian Water has recently hit a huge milestone in its smart metering programme, with over 1.3 million smart meters now connected across the East of England. This marks the largest smart meter rollout of any UK water company.
Severn Trent tenders £18 million AMP8 contract for design and supply of two sludge drying units
Severn Trent has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for the design and supply of two sludge drying units for deployment at two sites with an estimated total value of £18 million (inc VAT).
Anglian Water launches wide-ranging £99 million procurement framework for major infrastructure planning services
Anglian Water has launched the first stage of a wide-ranging procurement exercise for major infrastructure planning and consents, support and advisory services with an estimated value of up to £99 million (inc VAT).
South West Water starts work on next phase of £12 million project in Sidmouth
South West Water has started work on the next phase of a £12 million project in Sidmouth to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.
Government's revised Environmental Improvement Plan includes first-ever plan to reduce risks from ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS)
The Government has published its revised Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) which sets out an ambitious five-year roadmap to tackle the nature and climate crisis, improve public health, and support sustainable growth.
Southern Water completes £2.7m scheme to improve water quality in Hampshire chalk stream
The River Meon in Hampshire is set to benefit from a multi-million pound investment - Southern Water has successfully completed a £2.7 million scheme to improve water quality at one the iconic chalk stream.
Scottish Water reaches major milestone in Perth in final stages of sewer pipeline
Scottish Water has reached a major milestone in its sewer pipeline project in Perth - more than five kilometres of new sewer has been installed in the Inveralmond area of the city, as the project enters the final stretch.
United Utilities to start work on major water mains upgrade for Windermere
United Utilities is getting ready to start work in January on a project to upgrade water mains in Windermere.
United Utilities to make c£9m AMP8 direct contract award to Salesforce UK for extension to field service for above ground assets
United Utilities has made a direct AMP8 contract award to Salesforce UK for extension to field service for above ground assets without competition with an estimated value of £8.911 million (inc VAT).
Southern Water reports positive start to AMP8 and clear Delivery Action Plan to address areas of underperformance
Southern Water is reporting a positive start to AMP8 with further improvements delivered across a number of key operational metrics and a clear Delivery Action Plan to address areas of underperformance, according to its newly released unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025.
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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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