United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for lithium trace testing of anaerobic digesters with an estimated total value of £1.5 million including VAT.

The Water Innovation Fund has named twenty innovative projects as finalists in the second Water Discovery Challenge, with projects ranging from microscopic insects capable of cleaning wastewater, to imagery taken from space to detect problematic toxins before they enter waterways, and smart batteries to prevent sewage spills.

National Highways has selected HerrenKnecht to build the massive tunnel boring machine that will dig the UK’s longest road tunnel for the Lower Thames Crossing - at 16.4 metres in diameter the machine will be the largest ever used in Europe, and the third largest ever in the world.

Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) has launched a public consultation on its proposed Article 161 Sewer Bond Incentivisation and Surety Policy Framework.

The Environment Agency is taking action to protect water supplies and wildlife in the Midlands as dry weather continues to place pressure on river levels.

Southern Water will shortly begin an ambitious programme of work to tackle storm overflows at key locations across the Isle of Wight.

The National Drought Group is stepping up its response after the third heatwave as parts of southern, central, and eastern England move closer to drought status.