Southern Water progresses major £8 million upgrades to Southampton wastewater site
Southern Water is progressing work on more than £8 million of improvements to a Southampton wastewater treatment works which are helping to protect the River Itchen and its salmon population.
Northumbrian Water sets out plan to protect region’s water resources for next 25 years
Northumbrian Water has recently published its latest Water Resources Management Plan for 2025-30 (WRMP24) which confirms resilient water supplies for the North East for the next 25 years.
Yorkshire Water progresses county-wide £27.8 million storm overflow scheme
Yorkshire Water is three quarters of the way through a £27.8 million programme that will reduce the frequency and volume of storm overflow discharges at 41 of its wastewater treatment sites across the region.
Southern Water: “Ofwat’s Final Determination in December should help to alleviate much of uncertainty around sector”
Southern Water says that Ofwat’s Final Determination in December should help to alleviate much of the uncertainty around the sector, following ratings agency Moody’s downgrade of the UK water sector on Wednesday.
United Utilities reports robust financial performance for six month period to 30 September 2024
United Utilities has delivered a robust underlying financial performance for the half year to 30 September 2024, according to its latest financial results report released this morning.
Scottish Water in landmark agreement on future water investment and charging
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by three statutory bodies: the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), Scottish Water and Consumer Scotland.
United Utilities to accelerate spill reductions from storm overflows at a further 700 sites
United Utilities has today announced a new programme of activity to accelerate spill reductions at a further 700 sites across the North West.
Guildford’s new £46m water pipeline passes halfway mark as part of Thames Water’s £93.1m network boost
Thames Water has laid over half of a new £46 million transfer pipeline connecting west Guildford’s water supply to the east as part of the water company’s £93.1 million network boost.
WSP appoints Paul Reilly as President & Managing Director, UK & Ireland
WSP, one of the world's leading and largest professional services firms, has announced the appointment of Paul Reilly as President & Managing Director for WSP’s UK & Ireland business, with effect from January 2025.
Southern Water launches multi-million pound Hastings plans
Southern Water has launched multi-million pound landmark plans to upgrade Hastings’ water and wastewater networks.
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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. -
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.
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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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