US-headquartered Badger Meter in $100 million acquisition of UDlive
US-headquartered Badger Meter Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UDlive Limited,the UK-based provider of hardware‑enabled software solutions for sewer line monitoring, for $100 million, plus contingent consideration. The transaction is expected to close at the end of April 2026.
United Utilities progresses work on £48m sewer upgrade project in Knutsford
Local councillors and the Mayor of Knutsford have seen first‑hand the progress being made on United Utilities’ £48 million scheme to upgrade the sewer network across Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford.
South West Water reaches major milestone in multi-million pound works to install new storm tank in Sidmouth
South West Water has reached a major milestone in works to install a new storm tank in Sidmouth to reduce storm overflow spills.
United Utilities starts work on £2.9 million upgrade to Hartford's water pipes
United Utilities has started work on a £2.9 million project to upgrade nearly 11km of water network in the Hartford area of Cheshire.
NI Water issues urgent safety warning: “Strictly No Water Activities at Our Reservoirs”
NI Water is urging all visitors to its sites, including Lough Shannagh, Silent Valley Mountain Park, Ben Crom and Spelga Dam, to strictly avoid swimming, diving, paddle boarding or any form of water-based activity in these areas.
Uisce Éireann to set plans for major water project to upgrade Ballina and Lough Talt Water Supply
Uisce Éireann will set out plans for a major upgrade of the Ballina and Lough Talt Water Supply today at an information evening for communities in North Mayo and South Sligo.
Anglian Water opens new Norwich hub as £1 billion AMP8 investment in Norfolk continues
Anglian Water has opened a new office in Norwich, as record investment into the county’s water and sewerage infrastructure continues.
United Utilities to set out plans for two projects to improve water quality in Windermere
United Utilities is hosting a drop in event this evening for residents to find out more about two of its projects to improve water quality in Windermere.
Yorkshire Water starts work on Ilkley wetland marking next step in £60m investment programme
Yorkshire Water began work yesterday on a nature-based wetland in Ilkley, marking the next step of a £60 million investment to improve water treatment and the water quality of the river Wharfe.
Southern Water completes multi-million pound wastewater treatment works upgrades to boost water quality in Sussex
Southern Water has completed multi-million pound wastewater treatment works upgrades to improve water quality at three West Sussex wastewater treatment works - more than £13 million of improvements have been completed at its Forest Green, Balcombe and Ashington wastewater treatment works.
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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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