Uisce Éireann starts major wastewater network upgrade to support Waterford City’s growth
Uisce Éireann has announced the start of preliminary works for a major project to upgrade the wastewater network in Waterford, supporting sustainable growth as Waterford City continues to grow and develop.
Thames Water and The Standard launch six part series podcast on River Thames
A new podcast series dives into the health of our rivers, produced by The Standard in association with Thames Water.
Water industry views sought to shape next workforce report 2026
Murray McIntosh is launching the 2026 edition of its influential Water Industry Labour Report, calling on professionals across the sector to share their experiences and help shape the future of workforce strategy.
FT reports private equity group acquired 42% stake in Yorkshire Water at “a steep discount”
EQT, the private equity group who formally acquired a 42% shareholding in Kelda Holdings Ltd, the ultimate parent company of Yorkshire Water in June 2026, acquired the stake from Deutsche Bank at “a steep discount” in a deal “worth less than the value of its regulated assets”, according to a report in the Financial Times this morning.
NSF achieves European accreditation for Drinking Water Product Certification ahead of 2027 EU Deadline
NSF has been accredited by the national Belgian Accreditation Body (BELAC) to conduct conformity assessment activities under the European Union’s revised Drinking Water Directive, enabling end-to-end support for EU Drinking Water Directive (DWD) readiness ahead of the January 2027 deadline.
Environment Agency flags up upcoming £3.6 million opportunity for operation and maintenance of Boston Barrier
The Environment Agency is flagging up the upcoming £3.6 million opportunity for the operation and maintenance of the Boston Barrier ahead of issuing a revised programme update for the procurement, which is now being conducted as a Competitive Flexible Procedure.
Drinking Water Inspectorate warns Thames Water over water supply misconnection
The Drinking Water Inspectorate has issued Thames Water with a warning letter following a misconnection of a consumer’s supply pipe to a sewer, in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.
Barhale completes Anglian Water’s first plant tackling emerging pesticide contaminant Cypermethrin
Barhale has completed construction of Anglian Water’s first treatment plant designed to remove the pesticide Cypermethrin and protect the local water environment.
CCW - new research reveals 6.8% of households in England and Wales faced water poverty in 2024/25
A new research study has found that 6.8% of households in England and Wales faced water poverty in 2024/25 – based on the 5% water poverty measure.
Uisce Éireann completes first phase of €3.5 million wastewater upgrade in Mitchelstown
Uisce Éireann has completed works on the first phase of a €3.5 million project to upgrade Mitchelstown’s wastewater infrastructure.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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