United Utilities tenders £3.2 million AMP8/9 framework contract for submersible pumping stations
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for submersible pumping stations worth an estimated £3.2 million.
Anglian Water completes £1m upgrade at Latchingdon Water Recycling Centre to protect local rivers
Anglian Water has finished work on a £1 million upgrade at its Water Recycling Centre (WRC) in Latchingdon, which will help protect local rivers and improve water quality for years to come.
March for Clean Water - thousands join rally calling for immediate action to end pollution in rivers, lakes and seas
At least 15,000 people from across the UK joined campaigners led by Chris Packham in the March for Clean Water which took place in London yesterday.
South West Water - pesticide amnesty helps protect natural water quality across Devon and Cornwall
Over 840 litres of harmful pesticides and chemicals from farms across Devon and Cornwall were safely collected and disposed of last year to help protect the environment and natural water quality.
UK Water Partnership publish recommendations to support transition to circularity in the water sector
In collaboration with leading multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP, the UK Water Partnership has published a series of recommendations for unlocking system-level change for the transition to a circular water economy.
Collaborative working to secure future drinking water for Lewes, Eastbourne and Newhaven
More than 20 stakeholders across the Newhaven, Lewes and Eastbourne area came together on 15 October for an open discussion about where drinking water will come from in the future.
Support Waterwise Water Night - turn off your taps between 5pm -10pm tonight
On Thursday 24 October, Waterwise, the independent water conservation group is encouraging people across the UK to turn off their taps for five hours to help highlight the importance of water in our daily lives and why it needs conserving.
National Drought Group discusses preparations for extreme weather after wettest 12 months in England since 1836
The changing climate means we will see more extreme weather in the coming years, the National Drought Group heard at its latest meeting yesterday which was attended by Water Minister Emma Hardy.
National Infrastructure Commission says better cost management could cut costs by between 10% to 25% on major UK infrastructure projects
The National Infrastructure Commission says that better cost management could cut costs by between 10% to 25% on major UK infrastructure projects.
Environment Agency warns more action needed to protect water resources
The Environment Agency is warning that more action is needed to protect future water resources - a new report from the Agency has found that almost a fifth (19%) of water supplies are lost by water companies before reaching customers’ taps.
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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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