Translink awards £10 million contract for drainage and interceptor maintenance services
Belfast-based firm Translink has awarded a contract for drainage and interceptor maintenance services with an estimated value of £10 million (ex VAT).
CCW to establish consumer panels for 16 water companies in England and Wales
The Consumer Council for Water has appointed an independent supplier to establish, manage and operate 16 independent water industry consumer panels across England and Wales; one panel for each water company in accordance with the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 .
Curio Water puts out call to all ozone producers as new UK REACH compliance enters crucial registration phase
The UK REACH compliance process for ozone use has progressed to the substance registration phase - Curio Water is assisting UK water companies with the preparation and submission of their registration dossiers.
Environment Agency tenders £180k contract to develop protections standards against ecological harm caused by storm overflows
The Environment Agency has gone out to tender with a contract to develop protections standards against ecological harm caused by storm overflows with an estimated value of £180,000 (inc VAT).
ABB - How compact variable speed motor systems can unlock energy and emissions savings for water utilities
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Toni M. Niemi, Global Business Line Manager at ABB, explains how motor solutions with integrated speed control can deliver immediate energy and emissions reductions for water applications.
Wessex Water reaches £1 million milestone for south Dorset water supply upgrades
A £450,000 project to replace ageing water mains north of Weymouth this winter will push recent water supply investment for communities in south Dorset beyond the £1 million mark.
New interactive 'talking signs' help Folkestone prepare for flash flooding
The Environment Agency and Kent County Council have launched interactive signage across Folkestone to raise awareness of the tiown’s flash flood risk and.help residents and businesses prepare for flash flooding.
Scotland Excel tenders major £160 million framework contract for engineering and technical consultancy services
Scotland Excel has gone out to tender with a major contract for engineering and technical consultancy services with an estimated total value of £160 million (ex VAT).
Scottish Water Horizons completes £1 million solar scheme in Fife
A £1 million solar scheme is now complete at a Scottish Water Horizons’ owned facility linked to Levenmouth Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in Fife.
Ofwat invites water companies to submit proposals for additional enhancement investment in AMP8
Ofwat has invited water companies to submit proposals for additional enhancement investment in AMP8 linked to demand growth, saying that ensuring sufficient treatment and network capacity to connect new housing and businesses is critical.
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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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