NI Water - £23 million investment improves sewer performance across Northern Ireland
As part of its ongoing sewer improvement programme, NI Water has invested over £23 million over the last five years upgrading the existing sewer network so that communities across Northern Ireland are better protected against out-of-sewer flooding.
Business retail market - new hub transforms process for sharing businesses’ smart meter reads
Wholesalers and retailers can now share data from smart meters easily and efficiently thanks to a new, central IT hub.
University of Manchester signs Memorandum of Understanding with United Utilities
The University of Manchester and United Utilities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance research and innovation in the water sector.
Uisce Éireann completes €2 million wastewater upgrade in Clane
Uisce Éireann has completed a €2 million upgrade of the wastewater infrastructure in Loughbollard which will support the potential delivery of 560 new homes in the wider Clane area, facilitating sustainable growth and strengthening community
Thames Water research shows third of people unaware they could be eligible for financial help with their utility bills
New research commissioned by Thames Water surveying 2,001 adults between 18 and 23 March, 2026 in London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Wiltshire shows that almost a third of people do not know they could reduce their utility bills.
NI Water announces 2026/27 water and sewerage charges set to rise by 7.9% on average from 1st April 2026
NI Water has announced new charges for the 2026/27 period for non-domestic customers - effective from 1st April 2026, water and sewerage charges are set to increase by 7.9% on average.
Barhale establishes Toronto base to target water and infrastructure projects
Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has announced its expansion into Canada with the opening of its first business unit in Toronto, Ontario.
United Utilities reaches major milestone - 200,000 smart meters installed in last 12 months
United Utilities has reached a significant milestone in its smart metering programme after installing more than 200,000 in the last twelve months.
NI Water outlines scale of major infrastructure investment challenges - "permanent, sustainable funding solution" needed
NI Water has outlined the scale of investment challenges facing water and wastewater infrastructure during a presentation to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council.
Anglian Water - duration of storm overflow spills in East of England down by more than 80% compared to 2024
Data released today shows storm overflow performance in 2025 was the best ever, with the total number of spills from Anglian Water’s storm overflows reduced by more than 60% and the total duration of all spills reduced by more than 80%% compared to 2024.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
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- Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
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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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