Anglian Water campaign to prevent sewer blockages and pollutions sees 41% reduction in ‘unflushables’
Anglian Water’s ‘Just Bin It’ campaign has seen a 41% reduction in so called ‘unflushables’, such as wet wipes, in one of Anglian Water’s blockage hotspots of Peterborough, helping to reduce sewer blockages and pollutions.
SW Water - Drought Programme Director says urgent action from customers and businesses is now essential
Richard Stanbrook, South West Water’s Drought Programme Director, explains the steps being taken to protect drinking water supplies during the prolonged drought, and why urgent action from customers and businesses is now essential.
M Group starts work on two water mains upgrades for Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water contract partner M Group is starting work on two more water mains replacement schemes for the water company.
Northumbrian Water - £100m+ River Wear protection investment reaches new milestone
The start of work on upgrades at a sewage treatment works (STW) marks the latest milestone in more than £100 million of investment by Northumbrian Water to protect and improve the River Wear in the South West of County Durham.
Welsh Water CEO - “ We must distinguish between storm overflow operation and pollution caused by failures in our assets or operations”
Roch Cheroux, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water Chief Executive explains why the role storm overflows play in protecting properties does not remove the need to reduce their environmental impact.
Uisce Éireann launches public consultation on future of wastewater services in Ireland
Uisce Éireann has launched a wide-ranging eight-week public consultation on the future of wastewater services in Ireland.
RSE and Unio partner to accelerate delivery of next-generation water filtration technology
Water technology company RSE has signed an exclusive licensing partnership with filtration innovator Unio, combining the two companies’ areas of expertise to make Unio's novel, low-energy water treatment technology more accessible across the UK.
British Water - 2026 Water & Wastewater Performance Survey says industry collaboration moving in right direction
Collaboration between water companies and their supply chain is moving in the right direction, according to the latest Water & Wastewater Company Performance Survey published today by British Water, the voice of the UK water and wastewater supply chain.
Uisce Éireann submits planning application for €13m million upgrade to Castlerea Water Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann has submitted a planning application for a €13 million upgrade to the Castlerea Water Treatment Plant, paving the way for more resilient and future-proofed water supply for homes and businesses in West Roscommon.
Anglian Water launches third public consultation on Lincolnshire reservoir
Anglian Water has today launched the third public consultation for a new reservoir in Lincolnshire - the proposed reservoir is a key part of Anglian Water’s plans to secure water supplies for Lincolnshire and the wider region for generations to come.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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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. -
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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