NI Water to begin £8 million programme of work at Downpatrick Wastewater Treatment Works
NI Water will commence an £8 million programme of work this summer at its Downpatrick Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) to modernise the facility and ensure that this critical asset can continue to meet strict environmental standards.
United Utilities starts £1.7 million project to deliver major water quality improvements in West Cumbria
United Utilities has started work on a project to deliver major water quality improvements in Scad Beck near Maryport.
RSE - female led team delivers landmark £72 million water treatment upgrade
A female delivery manager at water technology firm RSE is driving innovation in the water industry as work nears completion on what is set to become the world’s largest ceramic membrane treatment plant.
Yorkshire Water to start work on more AMP8 mains replacement upgrades
Yorkshire Water is getting ready to start work on two more mains replacement upgrades as part of its £8.3 billion AMP8 investment programme.
Everflow named as one of seven delivery partners in Ofwat’s “Water Efficiency Lab”
Everflow has been named as one of seven delivery partners in Ofwat’s “Water Efficiency Lab” WIN Initiative – other partners include Aviva, Direk, Waterwise, Wates Group Ltd, Weir The Agency LLP and the University of Southampton.
Scotland’s public sector saves over £4 million in water costs in past financial year
Scotland’s public sector has saved over £4 million in water costs in past financial year - the record savings have been delivered through a long-standing national framework partnership with one of the UK’s leading water retailers.
United Utilities named among world’s most sustainable companies by TIME
United Utilities has been recognised as one of the world’s leading sustainable businesses, securing 59th place globally in TIME magazine’s ranking of the world’s 750 most sustainable companies.
Environment Agency secures £275k Enforcement Undertaking from Anglian Water after two permit breaches
The Environment Agency has secured an Enforcement Undertaking from Anglian Water after two permit breaches led to unauthorised sewage being discharged into the North Sea.
Yorkshire Water completes £11 million upgrade at Garforth wastewater treatment works
An £11 million upgrade completed at Yorkshire Water’s Garforth wastewater treatment works, Allerton Bywater, is helping to improve water quality in Sheffield Beck.
Anglian Water urges customers to save water as it puts record 1600 million litres into supply on a single day
As the UK experiences the warmest June temperatures on record, Anglian Water is urging customers to use less water wherever they can.
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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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