DEFRA sets out biodiversity net gain requirements for water resources Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published a policy paper setting out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for water resources nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
New report from CCW and Ofwat paints damning picture of South East Water response to water supply disruption last winter
The Consumer Council for Water - in partnership with Ofwat - has today published consumer research highlighting the experiences of South East Water customers who suffered extensive disruption to their water supply in winter 2025.
Thames Water continue crack down on illegal network connections
Thames Water is continuing to crack down on illegal network connections - the UK’s largest water company has secured 23 convictions in the first five months of 2026 against companies and individuals who have illegally connected to its network.
South West Water fined record c£1.9 million for drinking water failures in Brixham
South West Water was fined £1.853 million - a record fine for a drinking water offence – at Exeter Magistrates’ Court yesterday and ordered to pay £75,000 following a prosecution by the Drinking Water Inspectorate for drinking water failures.
WMO warns nations across the world : Prepare for El Niño
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning countries across the world that an El Niño extreme weather event is set to arrive in the coming months with 90% certainty.
Binnies UK appoints Matt Clegg as Director of its Flood Coast and Environment business unit
Binnies UK, a global whole-life-cycle engineering service provider, has appointed Matt Clegg as Director of its Flood Coast and Environment (FCE) business unit.
Yorkshire Water tenders £1.26 million AMP8 contract for fixed gas detectors and maintenance
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for fixed gas detectors and maintenance with an estimated total value of £1.26 million including VAT.
Environment Agency publishes policy paper on use of Nature Based Solutions to support sustainable water resources
The Environment Agency has published a position statement on the use of nature-based solutions (NbS) to support sustainable water resources, which includes how they work, benefits and current evidence.
South West Water could face multi-million pound fines in two separate court hearings this week
South West Water will learn whether it faces multi-million pound fines this week in two separate prosecutions brought by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) and the Environment Agency.
United Utilities invites Haslingden residents to learn more about HARP progress
United Utilities is inviting residents in the Haslingden area to find out more about progress on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP).
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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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- Northern Ireland Water tenders c £2 million contract for supply and delivery of hand tools, power tools and ancillaries
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- Northumbrian Water progresses multi-million pound AMP8 projects to modernise its water infrastructure
- Portsmouth Water awards £3.6 million Telephony and Resilience Framework contract to Vysiion
- United Utilities unveils £30 million plan to transform Liverpool into ‘spongier’ city
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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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