London's water leaks hit all-time low
Following the replacement of 1,400 miles of worn-out Victorian pipes in London, leakage is now at the lowest level in Thames Water’s history, at 600m litres per day across its 20,000-mile network of mains.
Troubled Mouchel sells gas pipeline business to Mott MacDonald
Troubled consultancy Mouchel has sold yet another business - engineering, management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald has announced that it has acquired Mouchel Energy Ltd.
Thames Water under fire at stormy sewer meeting
Thames Water came under fire last week at a stormy meeting to discuss the location of the giant sewer construction site in Fulham.
Bristol Water starts work on latest phase of resilience scheme
Bristol Water is starting work on the first section of the Harry Stoke to Clifton part of the £22 million Bristol Resilience Scheme which is due for completion in the spring of 2013.
South West Water launches new business services
South West Water has this week launched a new range of tailored water, sewerage and environmental services for the region's business community.
Northumbrian Water to start £900K Durham sewage treatment upgrade
Northumbrian Water is due to start work next month on improvements to a Durham sewage treatment works.
AECOM’s European water business expansion continues
AECOM is expanding its water business in Romania following a succession of multi-million-euro wins.
United Utilities to start £9M reservoir upgrade
United Utilities will shortly start work on a £9 million improvement scheme in Grane Valley in Rossendale.
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation acquires majority stake in Bristol Water
Canada-based Capstone Infrastructure Corporation has today announced that it has acquired a 70% interest in Bristol Water from SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT through its subsidiary, AGBAR, for approximately $215 million Canadian dollars.
AMP5 work helps May Gurney to strong first half in 2011
Support services company May Gurney, provider of integrated maintenance and enhancement services to clients in the public and regulated markets, has reported strong trading in the first half of the year with the publication today of its trading update for the six months ended 30 September 2011.
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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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- Thames Water seeks third parties proposals for solutions covering water resources, demand management or leakage services
- Northumbrian Water partnership embarks on £2.3 million Gateshead flood reduction project
- Severn Trent awards Barhale £9.5 million Stoke resilience project
- Yorkshire Water - aerial mapping to prevent bathing water pollution identifies over 32,000 potential misconnections
- Approval of Eleventh Consent Requests allow Thames Water to draw £200 million in further funding
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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. -
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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