Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
Water Breakthrough Challenge 7 to award £50 million to accelerate transformational innovation in water sector
The Water Innovation Fund has launched the seventh Water Breakthrough Challenge, which will award up to £50 million to collaborative innovations that tackle the water sector’s biggest issues. Read more
Abu Dhabi set to welcome 2026 UN Water Conference in December
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome the 2026 UN Water Conference – the UAE and Senegal will co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi from 8–10 December 2026. Read more
Ofwat consults on proposed new approach to leakage reporting methodology
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed new approach to the methodolgy used by the water companies for reporting leakage. Read more
Environment Agency publishes major update to MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment
The Environment Agency has published a major update to the MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment – the scheme has been substantially revised. Read more
Thames Water awards major AMP8 contract for Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works upgrade worth up to £280m
Thames Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for a major upgrade at its Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works with a current estimated value between £140 million to £280 million (inc VAT).
Southern Water progresses underground tunnelling work on £100 million+ Southampton Link Main project
Southern Water is progressing work on its £100 million-plus Southampton Link Main project – a manually operated six-tonne tunnel boring machine called “Ancasta” is currently digging underground tunnels in Hampshire as part of the 19km drinking water pipeline project.
Councils seek early market engagement for upcoming £5.4 billion Southern Construction Framework tender
Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council are seeking early market engagement with interested suppliers ahead of the upcoming procurement of the Southern Construction Framework with an estimated value of £5.4 billion (inc VAT).
Yorkshire Water awards £150 million AMP8 framework contract for Value Added Reseller services
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 framework contract for Value Added Reseller services for the supply of software and associated services across the company’s networks with an estimated total value of £150 million (inc VAT).
Severn Trent seeks supply chain input ahead of potential AMP8 procurement of covers for ASP tanks
Severn Trent is seeking supply chain chain input ahead of the potential procurement of supply and installation of covers for a range of ASP (Activated Sludge Plant) tanks at up to 23 of its sewage treatment works with some sites having multiple ASP assets. The water company is also considering the procurement of covers for its Liquor Treatment Plants.
BarhaleEnpure JV delivers £18 million Dewsbury WwTW upgrade for Yorkshire Water
The BarhaleEnpure JV has completed an £18 million phosphorus removal programme at Dewsbury Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) in West Yorkshire to help improve water quality in the River Calder.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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