United Utilities opens applications to recruit a record number of apprentices for 2026
United Utilities has opened applications to recruit a record number of apprentices for 2026. More than 100 opportunities are available across a wide range of roles spanning operations, water quality, digital technologies to engineering and electrical.
Customers challenge South East Water chiefs at launch of new Water Voice consumer panels
Customers demanded answers from South East Water chiefs over the company's handling of water supply disruption at the first meeting on Monday of a powerful new set of government-backed consumer panels.
Ofwat calls for further action by Southern Water following completion of 2019 enforcement commitments
Ofwat has today confirmed that Southern Water has completed all the enforcement actions resulting from its 2019 investigation into the company.
Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk in wake of Storm Chandra
The Environment Agency is calling on the public to remain vigilant to the risk of significant flooding in the wake of Storm Chandra.
NI Water tenders £4.6 million contract for waste collection and disposal by skip and scrap metal recycling
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a contract for waste collection and disposal with an estimated value of £4.6 million (inc VAT).
Southern Water tenders £1.56 billion AMP8 Sustainable Drainage and Habitat Restoration services Framework
Southern Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 Sustainable Drainage and Habitat Restoration Framework worth an estimated £1.56 billion (inc VAT).
Bluewater Bio secures significant investment from Verdane and Scott Capital Partners to fast-track global expansion
Bluewater Bio has secured significant investment from Verdane and Scott Capital Partners to fast-track global expansion – the company has announced a strategic partnership with Aquavest, Scott Capital Partners and Verdane, a leading mid market growth investment firm.
Interim Chair appointed at Office for Environmental Protection as Dame Glenys Stacey steps down
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have jointly appointed Julie Hill as Interim Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).
Thames Water tenders wide-ranging £522 million AMP8 control and automation framework contract in multiple Lots
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a wide-ranging AMP8 control and automation framework contract in multiple Lots with an estimated value of £522 million (inc VAT).
Anglian Water launches procurement process for £1.8 billion AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework
Anglian Water has today launched the formal procurement process for an AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework contract with a total estimated value of up to £1.8 billion (inc VAT).
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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