Modern Water plc announces strong interim results
Modern Water plc has announced its Interim Results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2010.
Southern Water takes delivery of two kilometre pipe by sea
Southern Water have floated delivery of a two kilometre length of pipe from Shoreham Port to Friars Bay.
Thames Water launches 'super sewer' Tunnel consultation
Thames Water has launched its 14-week public consultation on plans for the proposed Thames Tunnel, which will significantly reduce sewage discharges into the River Thames.
Up to 600 UK jobs to go at Arup
Engineering consultancy Arup has today confirmed that as many as 600 UK jobs may go as the result of a falling workload.
Water chiefs criticised for taking large pay increases
UK water company chiefs have come in for sharp criticism in the press this weekend for taking big pay increases at the same time as big hikes in customers’ bills.
More upgrades to Yorkshire Water reservoirs
Yorkshire Water has announced more upgrades as part of its £60 million programme of work to maintain and modernise reservoir sites across the region.
Mouchel order book and pipeline remains around £2 billion
In its latest trading update consulting and business services group Mouchel Group plc said its order book and pipeline both remain at around £2 billion. The update did not provide any profit or revenue targets.
United Utilities starts work on five year trunk mains cleaning programme
United Utilities is starting work on a major five year £21 million trunk mains cleaning programme, beginning with the Wirral.
Severn Trent puts £11m plans for Gloucester sewer flooding scheme on show
Plans for a major sewer flooding alleviation scheme in Gloucester are being put on display next month by Severn Trent Water.
Wessex Water replaces old sewer using trenchless technology
A 1960s sewer which runs alongside the main Bristol to London railway line has been repaired using no dig technology.
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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. -
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