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
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
Thames Water signs landmark AI tech leak detection contract with Origin Tech
Thames Water has signed a landmark leak detection contract with Origin Tech, announcing a 13-month partnership with the company to integrate their leak detection solution into its operations.
Northumbrian Water awarded world-first accreditation for innovation
Northumbrian Water has become the first water company in the world to be awarded with a prestigious accreditation for innovation.
United Utilities delivers strong financial performance in 2025/26 – underlying profits up 35% compared to previous year
United Utilities says it has delivered strong financial performance in 2025/26 - the first year of AMP8 – its preliminary, unaudited full year results show underlying revenue increased 20% in line with allowances set out in the PR24 Final Determination, resulting in an underlying operating profit of £1.06 billion, a 35% increase compared with the prior year.
£115m Alderney WTW upgrade enters final phase to modernise and strengthen regional supply
Works by Bournemouth Water to upgrade its Alderney Water Treatment Works have entered their final phase, with commissioning and testing of the site now underway.
Severn Trent extends tender deadline for £17.28 million AMP8 contract for core networks services
Severn Trent has further extended the tender deadline for an AMP8 contract for core networks services with an estimated total value of £17.28 million (inc VAT).
United Utilities ends procurement of £57.6 million AMP8 contract for Mechanical Services framework
United Utilities has terminated the procurement of an AMP8 contract for a Mechanical Services framework which had an estimated value of £57.6 million (inc VAT) when it first went out to tender at the beginning of March this year.
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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. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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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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