US-headquartered Badger Meter in $100 million acquisition of UDlive
US-headquartered Badger Meter Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UDlive Limited,the UK-based provider of hardware‑enabled software solutions for sewer line monitoring, for $100 million, plus contingent consideration. The transaction is expected to close at the end of April 2026.
Global investor EQT to acquire 42% stake in Yorkshire Water's parent company Kelda Holdings
Yorkshire Water has announced that EQT has agreed to acquire a 42% stake in Kelda Holdings Limited, the parent company of Yorkshire Water, in a move that signals confidence in the water company’s plans for the future.
Eurazeo to take majority stake in Water Direct to support next phase of growth
European investment group Eurazeo will acquire a majority stake in Water Direct, the UK’s leading provider of alternative water supply solutions for utilities, businesses and the public sector.
M Group announces acquisition of leading provider of operational technology and digital solutions for critical national infrastructure
M Group has today announced the acquisition of Telent, the leading provider of operational technology and digital solutions for critical national infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.
Stantec strengthens presence in Ireland with acquisition of Irish engineering and environmental consultancy
Global design and engineering firm Stantec has further strengthened its presence in Irelands with the acquisition of Ryan Hanley, a 150-person engineering and environmental consultancy with locations across Ireland.
Ofwat - no licence modifications following acquisition of Icosa Water Services Ltd by Macquarie European Infrastructure
Ofwat has agreed that no additional modifications to Icosa Water Services Ltd’s licence are required as a direct result of a change in ownership which will see Macquarie European Infrastructure and its subsidiary Connex Holdco Limited UK recognised as the Ultimate Controllers of Icosa Water Services Limited.
Ofwat consults on Macquarie acquisition of Icosa Water Services Ltd
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on the acquisition of of Icosa Water Services Ltd by Macquarie – the Australian investment fund owns an 82% majority stake in Southern Water and was previously owner of Thames Water between 2006 and 2017.
Grundfos further strengthens water treatment business with completion of Culligan C&I acquisition
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, has successfully completed the acquisition of the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) business of Culligan in Italy, France, and the UK.
Glanua further expands UK operations with acquisition of Marches Biogas
Ireland-headquartered engineering company Glanua has today announced that it has acquired UK-based Marches Biogas, an engineering and services firm that specialises in anaerobic digestion and biogas production.
Xylem acquires majority stake in Idrica
Global water solutions company Xylem has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Idrica, a leader in water data management and analytics, to empower water utilities with intelligent solutions for their most critical challenges.
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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. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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