Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water announces major transformation programme including 12% cut in workforce – loss of up to 500 roles
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has announced that it will be undertaking a significant transformation programme over the next 18-24 months which will include the restructuring of business and a cut in its workforce of up to 12%.
Yorkshire Water kicks off £250 million AMP8 storm overflow improvement plan for South Yorkshire
Yorkshire Water is starting work next week on a £5.3 million investment at Church Street combined sewer overflow (CSO), Darton – the first of 92 storm discharge reduction projects across South Yorkshire over the next five years.
Northumbrian Water starts work on £4.2 million upgrade of Stressholme Sewage Treatment Works near Darlington
Northumbrian Water has started work on a £4.2 million upgrade of Stressholme Sewage Treatment Works (STW) near Darlington – the upgrade is the first AMP8 Integrated Delivery Services (IDS) project, marking a major milestone in the company’s £3.6 billion five-year investment plan.
Uisce Éireann progresses work on €22 million upgrade of Whitegate Water Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is continuing to progress work on the long-term upgrade of Kilva Water Treatment Plant to improve the Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply.
Southern Water announces new schemes to tackle storm overflows in Kent
Southern Water has announced more new schemes to tackle storm overflows in Kent - Queenborough. Sittingbourne. Faversham. Herne Bay and Whitstable will all benefit from from multi-million-pound projects.
Scottish Water to investigate its response to one of biggest ever incidents on its Borders network
As Scottish Water starts investigating the cause of one of the biggest incidents ever on its water mains network in the Borders, the utility has outlined the massive scale and almost military nature of its response to the issue.
Thames Water seeks creditor approval for £122.7 million penalties payment plan agreed with Ofwat in August
Thames Water is seeking the consent of its super senior creditors to designate the £122.7 penalties Payment Plan agreed with Ofwat in August 2025 as an approved payment plan.
Northumbrian Water’s maintenance apprenticeship scheme earns IET Accreditation
Northumbrian Water has announced that its Maintenance Apprenticeship Scheme has officially been accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). This highlights the scheme’s exceptional standards in engineering training and professional development.
Yorkshire Water progresses work on AMP8 water mains upgrade programme
Yorkshire Water is getting ready to start work on two new projects as part of its £406 million investment to replace more than 1,000km of water mains across the region during AMP8.
Northumbrian Water nearly doubles number of leaks repaired between January and June compared to 2024
Figures released by Northumbrian Water has shown that between January and June the number of leaky pipes repaired has increased by 45 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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