Yorkshire Water is investing £3 million at its Leyburn wastewater treatment site in North Yorkshire to improve water quality in the river Ure - the project is part of a £350 million investment at 85 wastewater treatment sites across the region to reduce phosphorus over the next five years.

South West Water is exploring new opportunities in artificial intelligence, environmental monitoring and workforce skills after contributing to one of the UK water sector’s most collaborative events – the 2025 Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival.

United Utilities Group PLC has announced the appointment of Marina Wyatt as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 October 2025. On joining the Board, Marina will be appointed as a member of the following Board Committees: Nomination, Audit and Treasury.

Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has broadened its water leadership team to build on its existing success in the sector and position itself for further opportunities.

Water technology provider Ovarro has opened a new Asia Pacific headquarters and production facility in Selangor, Malaysia.   

United Utilities has appointed Rob Moore as County Business Leader - Water Services for Cheshire – he takes up his new role following his previous appointment as County Business Leader - Wastewater Services for Lancashire in March 2024.

Thames Water has today provided an update on activities since it first announced the introduction of a Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban) which came into effect on 22^nd July for parts of its network in the Thames Valley including in Swindon and in areas of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire.