Scottish Water progresses work on £38 million pipeline project
Scottish Water is making rapid progress on its £38 million investment project for customers that will boost the resilience and efficiency of the water network between Peterhead and Ellon.
Scottish Water - Improving Urban Waters project requires 2 month road closure in Stewarton, East Ayrshire
A key route into Stewarton in East Ayrshire is to be closed for approximately two months as Scottish Water delivers a £16 million package of investments in the town.
South East Water unveils expansion of state-of-the-art laboratory following Southern Water contract win
Almost two million water quality tests will now be carried out each year following a significant expansion of South East Water’s state-of-the-art laboratory in Farnborough. The drinking water company recently secured a new contract with Southern Water to provide drinking water testing services for Southern Water customers.
British Water launches annual supply chain survey 2025 on water and wastewater company performance
Leading UK trade association British Water has launched its 2025 water and wastewater company performance survey seeking comment from the supply chain on working with the UK utilities over the past 12 months.
Safeguarding London from drought - Thames Water consults on Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
Thames Water has today launched a major 10- week statutory public consultation on its proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project - the nationally significant infrastructure project aim is to provide a safe, secure and sustainable water supply for millions of Londoners during drought, supported by water recycling.
Southern Water finds entire block of 15 flats discharging wastewater and sewage straight into River Itchen
Southern Water has found the worst example of an illegal connection ever its region entire block of 15 flats discharging wastewater and sewage straight into River Itchen chalk stream at Portswood since it was first built in 1989.
Northumbrian Water invests £13 million in County Durham sewer network
Northumbrian Water has invested £13 million in upgrades to its sewer network in County Durham, which will help to protect the environment.
Uisce Éireann breaks ground on €26 million investment in two key water and wastewater projects in Maynooth
Uisce Éireann has broken ground on a €26 million investment in two significant projects in Maynooth in the town’s water and wastewater infrastructure.
Severn Trent creates more job opportunities with creation of new, dedicated ‘Proactive Pollution Prevention Team"
Severn Trent is creating a new, dedicated ‘Proactive Pollution Prevention Team’ - bringing with it a wave of new job opportunities across the Midlands.
Spending Review - Government apprenticeship changes welcomed by leading pump business
Landia, the leading pump and mixing manufacturer, has welcomed government moves to invest in tens of thousands of new apprenticeships and training opportunities.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
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.
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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. -
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