Storm Claudia set to bring “heavy and disruptive rain” for much of England and Wales
Storm Claudia is set to bring “heavy and disruptive rain” for much of England and Wales today and into Saturday, together with strong winds in the west, with Amber warnings issued by the Met Office.
United Utilities makes £309k direct contract award for Cadence Data Product & Paradigm Analysis Platform
United Utilities has made a direct contract award for Cadence Data Product & Paradigm Analysis Platform to a single supplier with an estimated value of c£309,000 (inc VAT).
Affinity Water joins Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework
Affinity Water has joined a growing number of organisations committed to assessing and disclosing their impacts and dependencies on nature through the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework.
Severn Trent invites suppliers to register for Deep Dive sessions for upcoming £200 million SRO Minworth (Northern Section) procurement
Severn Trent is inviting interested suppliers to register for Deep Dive sessions for its proposed £200 million SRO Minworth (Northern Section) procurement.
Government convenes expert group to secure future of water industry workforce
The Government’s expert group to secure the future of water industry workforce has held its inaugural meeting today.
House of Lords committee issues call for evidence in new inquiry on regulators’ approach to growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee, chaired by Baroness Taylor of Bolton, has issued a call for evidence for its new inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth, in light of the Government’s ambition for regulators to support investment and innovation and drive growth.
Scottish Water awards £8 million contract for service fittings and valves
Scottish Water has awarded a framework contract for service fittings, collars and UP valves, including boundary boxes, couplings and adaptors, with an estimated value of £8 million.
Wessex Water completes £17 million investment in upgrade of Keynsham Water Recycling Centre
Wessex Water has completed a £17 million two-year project – the upgrade of its Keynsham Water Recycling Centre which will help to protect the environment and meet the demands of population growth in Keynsham is now up and running.
Water Innovation Strategy Guide and living database launched by Spring
Spring, the UK and Ireland water sector’s innovation centre of excellence, has launched the Water Innovation Strategy Ecosystem Guide which aims to provide a clear view of innovation across the sector.
United Utilities reports strong operational and financial performance for first 6 months of AMP8
United Utilities is reporting strong strong operational and financial performance for the first six months of AMP8, according to its latest set of financial results up to the end of 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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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