Uisce Éireann completes first first phase of project to rationalise Adare’s water supply
Uisce Éireann has completed the first phase of works to rationalise Adare’s water supply - the project aims to improve the security and resilience of the water supply for homes and businesses across Adare.
Yorkshire Water set to start work on mains replacement scheme in Grassington
Yorkshire Water is set to begin a £480,000 project to replace approximately 600m of water mains in Grassington, North Yorkshire, on Monday 8 September, to improve the resilience and reliability of the area’s network.
Yorkshire Water invests £3 million in phosphorus reduction at Leyburn wastewater treatment works
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 turns Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival ideas into action
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 appoints new independent non-executive director
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 broadens water leadership team to position itself for further opportunities
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.
Southern Water’s Independent Customer Scrutiny Committee holds CEO to account
Southern Water’s CEO Lawrence Gosden faced questions about the water company’s performance when the Independent Customer Scrutiny Committee held its first official meeting this month.
Ovarro opens new Asia Pacific headquarters
Water technology provider Ovarro has opened a new Asia Pacific headquarters and production facility in Selangor, Malaysia.
United Utilities appoints Rob Moore as County Business Leader - Water Services for Cheshire
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 provides update on activities since introduction of hosepipe ban in July
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 22nd July for parts of its network in the Thames Valley including in Swindon and in areas of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire.
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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
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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