URS triumphs in Scott Wilson takeover battle
CH2M HILL has pulled out of the battle with rival URS for engineering consultancy Scott Wilson.
Scottish Water fined for Irvine bathing water sewage spill
A sewage spill which contributed to the 2009 failure of Irvine Beach's bathing water has resulted in a £6,000 fine for Scottish Water.
Yorkshire Water says Floods Act is a “missed opportunity"
In the anniversary week of the 2007 floods, Yorkshire Water is calling on the Government to give water companies a greater role in surface water management.
MITIE Group acquires Dalkia’s Irish Facilities Management business
MITIE Group PLC Group has acquired the integrated Facilities Management (FM) business of Dalkia in Ireland.
Northumbrian Water starts work on Wideopen sewer scheme
Northumbrian Water has started work on a five-month improvement scheme in the Wideopen area in North Tyneside to reduce the risk of flooding to homes.
Scott Wilson recommends acceptance of URS cash offer
The Board of Scott Wilson Group plc is recommending shareholders to accept a cash offer by Universe Bidco Limited - a wholly owned subsidiary of URS Corporation.
South East Water starts work on new schemes
South East Water (SEW) is carrying out a £1.6 million improvement scheme in Sussex to protect water quality.
United Utilities applies for drought permit
With no rain in sight and reservoir levels continuing to fall, United Utilities has stepped up its drought action plan and applied to the Environment Agency for a drought permit.
Thames Water update on water resources for London and Thames Valley
Following media reports on below-average rainfall and possible hosepipe restrictions in the northwest of England, Thames Water said it is continuing to monitor water availability.
Northern Ireland Water opens £13.5m Enniskillen Wastewater Treatment Works
Northern Ireland Water has officially opened its award winning £13.5m Wastewater Treatment Works in Enniskillen.
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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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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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