Pennon Group on track to meet management expectations
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water, say the Group’s financial performance since 30 September 2011 show it remains on track to meet management expectations.
Anglian Water targets Lincoln in sewer campaign
Anglian Water has named Lincoln as the latest battle ground in its fight against the fat blocking the region’s sewers.
South East Water considering more drought measures
South East Water is considering whether to apply for additional drought measures in the face of falling aquifer and reservoir levels.
Unite calls on Balfour Beatty to negotiate in dispute
The Unite union has called on Balfour Beatty Engineering Services to negotiate during the legal pause of its ballot injunction.
Yorkshire Water calls for Government help to identify vulnerable customers
Yorkshire Water is calling on the Government to help the water companies identify vulnerable customers.
Veolia Water leakage levels at record low
Veolia Water has announced that its leakage levels are at an all time low - more than 10% below the level required by Ofwat.
Balfour Beatty in High Court today over strike action
Balfour Beatty will go to the High Court this morning with an injunction to restrain Unite the Union from proceeding with a strike voted for by 295 staff last week.
South East Water pushes ahead with compulsory metering programme
South East Water is pushing ahead with its compulsory Customer Metering Programme, with installations due to reach Haywards Heath and the Tonbridge and Malling area this month.
Portsmouth Water consults on draft Drought Plan
Portsmouth Water has published the draft of a new Drought Plan for consultation.
Thames Water starts tunnelling for Beckton sewage works upgrade
Thames Water has lowered a state-of-the-art tunnelling machine into position 20 metres below ground, as part of a £190m project to extend one of Europe's largest sewage treatment works.
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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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