Bristol Water - major £66 million upgrade to Bristol’s water network aims to cut interruptions and boost resilience
Bristol Water is delivering a major programme of improvements to the pipes, treatment works and reservoirs that supply drinking water across the region over the next four years.
Scottish Water announces plans for major multi-million pound bioresources upgrade project for Glasgow
Scottish Water has announced plans for a major multi-million pound bioresources upgrade project for Glasgow – the utility is seeking feedback on proposals for the replacement of its bioresources treatment plant in Daldowie.
United Utilities launches multi-million pound AMP8 investment in Troutbeck
United Utilities is set to start work on two projects which will see upgrades to both the water and United wastewater network in Troutbeck - the water company for the North West is investing more than £4.8 million on both schemes.
EWR seeks supply chain engagement ahead of tendering £360m contract for Integration Technical Operations Assurance & Environmental Partner
The East West Railway Company has launched an early market engagement exercise seeking supply chain interest ahead of a future £360 million (inc VAT) procurement for an Integration Technical Operations Assurance & Environmental Partner for the delivery of East West Rail (EWR), a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project providing new and upgraded rail links between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge.
Environment Agency awards £240,000 contract for delivery of Hydrology Training Programme
The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for the delivery of its Hydrology Training Programme to maintain and enhance technical resilience with an estimated value of £240,000 including VAT.
Yorkshire Water to expand successful sewage blockage tech pilot project to 15 new sites
Yorkshire Water is set to roll out innovative Bio-Block® technology at 15 new sites following a successful trial to stop blockages caused by fats, oils and grease (FOG).
South West Water to be sentenced in July after pleading guilty in pollution case brought by Environment Agency
Following South West Water’s admission of 18 separate charges of water pollution across a six year period in Devon and Cornwall and its guilty plea at Plymouth Magistrates Court in March this year, the water firm is expected to be sentenced on 30 July 2026.
Thames Water - Tenth Consent Request approval allows it to access £413.49m in further funding
Thames Water has announced today that the Tenth Consent Request for the company to access further funding of £413.49 million has been approved.
PM meets mayors to accelerate in drive to kickstart growth
Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth.
Yorkshire Water seeks supply chain interest in upcoming £50 million AMP8 tender for capital delivery resourcing
Yorkshire Water is seeking supply chain interest in an upcoming £50 million AMP8 tender for capital delivery resourcing – the water company is inviting interested suppliers to express their interest via email with brief details of their service offering.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.
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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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