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Government publishes planning reform working paper on streamlining infrastructure planning
The Government has published a planning reform working paper on streamlining infrastructure planning, part of a series of working papers on different aspects of planning reform, designed to inform further policy development in collaboration with the wider sector.
Curio to build UK fleet of micropollutant testing plants using Veolia ozone systems
Curio Water has announced plans to build ten pilot plants using Ozonia® ozone systems supplied by Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions that will allow water companies to test for a wide range of micropollutants in different sites across the UK.
Southern Water first water company to appear before EFRA Committee inquiry into reforming the water sector
customer billsSouthern Water will be the first water company to appear before MPs on the House of Commons EFRA Committee in the first evidence session of their reforming the water sector inquiry which starts at 10am tomorrow morning.
Affinity Water launches first smart metering programme with 20,000 installations in initial trial phase
Affinity Water has announced the launch of its first-ever Smart metering initiative, starting in February with a trial in parts of the Harlow and Bishops Stortford areas, Hertfordshire.
South West Water completes sewer scheme in Exmouth as part of £38 million improvement plans
South West Water has completed a scheme to replace a section of sewer in Exmouth and protect customers and the environment from potential pollutions.
Nature Minister to give evidence to Commons EAC inquiry on role of natural capital in green economy
Nature Minister Mary Creagh will appear before the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee next week to give evidence in the EAC’s revived inquiry into the role of natural capital in the green economy.
Ofwat to appear before MPs for questioning on water companies’ finances, customer bills and regulation of the industry
Ofwat’’s senior team will appear in person this morning before MPs on the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to face questioning on water companies’ finances, customer bills and regulation of the industry.
UKWIR’s 5th Annual Conference highlights importance of innovation, collaboration and long-term thinking in UK water sector
UKWIR’s 5th Annual Conference, which took place in October, has highlighted the importance of innovation, collaboration, and long-term thinking in the water industry.
Inyanga Marine Energy Group awarded 10MW through CfD to expand UK tidal energy project
Inyanga Marine Energy Group have been awarded a further 10MW for their tidal energy project at Morlais in Anglesey, Wales, through Allocation Round 6 (AR6) of the UK government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.
NI Water completes £3.5 million water pumping station replacement at Carmoney Water Treatment Works
NI Water has announced the completion of a £3.5 million investment to replace Avish Water Pumping Station, located within the Carmoney Water Treatment Works, which will be essential to the future resilience of the local water supply infrastructure.
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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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