United Utilities to start work on major water mains upgrade for Windermere
United Utilities is getting ready to start work in January on a project to upgrade water mains in Windermere.
Southern Water reports positive start to AMP8 and clear Delivery Action Plan to address areas of underperformance
Southern Water is reporting a positive start to AMP8 with further improvements delivered across a number of key operational metrics and a clear Delivery Action Plan to address areas of underperformance, according to its newly released unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025.
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells without water over weekend after shutdown at South East Water's Pembury WTW
Up to 24,000 residents in Tunbridge Wells have been left with water over the weekend after a problem at South East Water’s Pembury Water Treatment Works meant the plant had to be shut down, causing storage tanks to run low in Tunbridge Wells.
NI Water starts work on £4 million upgrade scheme for Loughmacrory water infrastructure improvements
NI Water is getting work underway on a major £4 million upgrade scheme for water infrastructure improvements which will benefit customers throughout Loughmacrory (outside Omagh) and the surrounding area.
Southern Water reaches tunnelling milestone on £100 million-plus underground pipeline
Southern Water has reached a tunnelling milestone on its £100 million-plus Southampton Link Main underground pipeline project after a tunnel was completed deep beneath the M3 motorway.
Affinity Water helps Watford FC cut water use and boost sustainability
Affinity Water is helping Watford Football Club reduce water use and boost sustainability across its Vicarage Road Stadium, through a series of on-site surveys, device installations and sharing guidance with its staff designed to cut waste and improve efficiency.
Severn Trent opens applications for biggest graduate intake ever
Severn Trent has opened applications for its 2026 graduate cohort, which will be the biggest graduate recruitment drive the company has ever seen.
Northumbrian Water targets £71 million investment to protect County Durham water quality
Northumbrian Water is investing £26.9 millionin enhancements to three of its sites to protect the River Wear, with more than £40 million of environmental work to follow nearby.
Pennon Group plc returns to profitability in half year ended 30 September 2025
Pennon Group plc has returned to profitability in the half year ended 30 September 2025, with a statutory profit before tax of £65.9 million, compared to a loss of £38.8 million in H1 2024/25, according to the interim results for the Group published today.
Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban for customers after above-average rainfall
Thames Water has lifted its Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban), as of 07.00 Thursday 27 November 2025, for customers in the OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8, and RG9 postcode areas, following above-average rainfall and strong customer support in conserving water.
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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. -
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.
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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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