Northumbrian Water storage levels across all reservoirs currently at 95% combined
Northumbrian Water is reporting that reservoir water storage across the North East is in a strong position thanks to careful management in 2025.
South West Water enters final phase of scheme to reduce storm overflows in Dawlish
South West Water has completed a number of major works in Dawlish as part of a multi-million pound investment to improve water quality by reducing the use of storm overflows in the area.
Two new Board appointments at South Staffordshire Plc to strengthen and simplify Group’s established leadership structure
Following a review of governance, South Staffordshire Plc has appointed Steve Johnson, MBE, as Independent Non-executive Director and Chair of the South Staffordshire Water Board, and Sara Vaughan as Independent Non-executive Director and Deputy Chair of the South Staffordshire Plc Group Board, as well as Deputy Chair of the South Staffordshire Water Board, effective immediately.
Yorkshire Water restarts storm overflow investment in North Yorkshire
Yorkshire Water has begun five projects across North Yorkshire to reduce the number and frequency of storm overflow discharges.
Southern Water ramps up use of AI sewers and Nature Based Solutions to cut storm overflows in Whitstable
Southern Water is ramping up efforts to cut storm overflows in Whitstable by rolling out smart artificial intelligence technology, along with major upgrades at Swalecliffe Wastewater Treatment Works and new nature‑based solutions across the town.
Anglian Water gets ready to start £4.2m investment to replace18 kilometres of water pipes in Gedney Hill
Anglian Water is getting ready to start work on installing 18 kilometres of new water pipes in Gedney Hill to replace the existing pipes - the £4.2 million investment in the substantial upgrade programme is set to future proof the water supply in the area.
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.
United Utilities progresses work on £48m sewer upgrade project in Knutsford
Local councillors and the Mayor of Knutsford have seen first‑hand the progress being made on United Utilities’ £48 million scheme to upgrade the sewer network across Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford.
South West Water reaches major milestone in multi-million pound works to install new storm tank in Sidmouth
South West Water has reached a major milestone in works to install a new storm tank in Sidmouth to reduce storm overflow spills.
United Utilities starts work on £2.9 million upgrade to Hartford's water pipes
United Utilities has started work on a £2.9 million project to upgrade nearly 11km of water network in the Hartford area of Cheshire.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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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