Northumbrian Water targets £71 million investment to protect County Durham water quality
Northumbrian Water is investing £26.9 millionin enhancements to three of its sites to protect the River Wear, with more than £40 million of environmental work to follow nearby.
Pennon Group plc returns to profitability in half year ended 30 September 2025
Pennon Group plc has returned to profitability in the half year ended 30 September 2025, with a statutory profit before tax of £65.9 million, compared to a loss of £38.8 million in H1 2024/25, according to the interim results for the Group published today.
Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban for customers after above-average rainfall
Thames Water has lifted its Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban), as of 07.00 Thursday 27 November 2025, for customers in the OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8, and RG9 postcode areas, following above-average rainfall and strong customer support in conserving water.
New report reveals the industry behind sustainable growth
Every person in the UK relies on around 5.8 tonnes of mineral products every year – enough to fill a large skip – according to the new Profile of the UK Mineral Products Industry – 2025 Edition, published by the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
Thames Water tenders £1.2 million AMP8 contract for sludge inspection services
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for sludge inspection services worth an estimated £1.2 million (inc VAT).
Regulators call on water companies to take further action following assessment of WRMPs Annual Review 2025
Defra, the Environment Agency and Ofwat are calling on a number of water companies to take further action following the regulators’ assessment of the individual utilities’ Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) Annual Review 2025.
Office for Environmental Protection announces new investigation into Belfast Lough sewage discharges
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has announced it is investigating the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Utility Regulator over the regulation of sewage discharges into Belfast Lough.
Anglian Water reports record number of ‘Good’ and ‘Excellent’ bathing waters
Anglian Water is reporting its best set of results since new bathing water regulations came into effect in 2015, climbing from 90 per cent ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’ ratings in 2024 to 96.3 per cent this year.
Environment Agency says 87% of bathing waters rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ as new reforms come into law
The Environment Agency has published the 2025 bathing water classifications for 449 designated bathing sites in England - 87% meet standards for ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ classification, an improvement on 2024.
United Utilities unveils £80 million plans for more projects to improve water quality
United Utilities is due to start five projects over the next six months to improve water quality across Stockport.
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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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