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.
Southern Water says partnership working drives regionwide bathing water improvement
Southern Water says collaboration between partner agencies to protect and enhance the water quality of its 87 designated bathing waters is reaping its rewards along the region’s 700-mile coastline.
Northumbrian Water awards AMP8 contract for supply of phosphoric acid
Northumbrian Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for the supply of phosphoric acid.
NI Water tenders £12m-plus contract for fleet maintenance and management services
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a contract for fleet maintenance and management services with an estimated value of £12.728 million.
Scottish Water tenders £3.2m contract for supply of non-security access covers
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the supply of non-security access covers with an estimated value of £3.2 million (ex VAT).
DEFRA considers consultation responses on proposed reforms to WaterSure support scheme
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently analysing public feedback on the consultation on its proposed reforms to the WaterSure support scheme which caps water bills for low-income customers who have high essential water use.
Affinity Water marks major milestone in drive to support more water-efficient new homes
Affinity Water has rewarded Pace Construction, a developer and contractor specialising in new build homes and energy-efficient construction, as the first developer to secure an incentive payment of more than £60,000 through Ofwat’s Environmental Incentives Common Framework (EICF) audit.
United Utilities awards £6.6 million AMP8 contract for contact centre resources services
United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for contact centre resources services with an estimated value of £6.6 million (inc VAT).
Welsh Water launches collaborative partnerships with colleges in north Wales on land and water management best practice
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has announced the launch of new collaborative partnerships with colleges in north Wales on to promote best practice in land and water management to safeguard drinking water sources now and for years to come.
United Utilities tenders £28 million+ AMP8 contract for Flow and Asset Management Surveys
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for Flow and Asset Management Surveys, including Wastewater Surveys, worth an estimated £28.8 million inc VAT).
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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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