Southern Water CEO takes forward look at improvement story after regulatory performance reports flag up failures in water company performance
Southern Water CEO Lawrence Gosden takes a forward look at the company’s improvement story following the publication yesterday of performance reports by Ofwat and the Environment Agency using data from 2024 flagging up failings in the water company’s performance.
Natural Resources Wales strengthens regulation of water companies as annual performance reports published
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) continues to strengthen its regulation of the water industry in Wales, as data from its annual Environmental Performance Assessment report shows another year of disappointing results for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.
United Utilities awards £205 million AMP8/9 framework contracts for reservoir works
United Utilities has awarded AMP8/9 framework contracts for reservoir works with an estimated total value of £205 million (ex VAT).
Report recommends independent environmental regulator be established for Northern Ireland
An independent panel has recommended the establishment of an independent environmental regulator as part of its review into environmental governance in Northern Ireland.
Severn Trent awards £2.7 million AMP8 contract for Third Party Administrator services
Severn Trent Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for Third Party Administrator services worth an estimated £2.7 million (inc VAT).
NI Water to start £2.5 million programme of work to protect Derry City’s water supplies
NI Water is getting ready to start an essential programme of work in November to safeguard Derry City’s water supply for the next 25 years.
Scottish Water tenders £10 million framework contract for screens and screenings handling systems
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a framework contract for screens and screenings handling systems with an estimated value of £10 million (ex VAT).
Environment Agency renews call for urgent action as water company performance declines
The Environment Agency (EA) is once again calling on the nine water and wastewater companies in England to urgently improve their performance as the latest Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) for 2024 reveals the lowest ratings since the process began in 2011.
Ofwat report shows deterioration in water company performance on pollution incidents, water supply interruptions and customer satisfaction in 2024-25
Ofwat’s final Water Company Performance Report (WCPR) for the 2020-25 period published this morning for 2024-25 shows deterioration in water company performance on pollution incidents, water supply interruptions and customer satisfaction in the financial year 2024-25.
United Utilities announces further £12m investment to improve water quality in Chorley’s River Yarrow
United Utilities is inviting members of the public to a drop-in event next Monday to set out its plan to improve water quality in the River Yarrow through its £12 million investment project at Duxbury Mill.
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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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