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UNITED UTILITIES HEAT SEEKING DRONES TECHNOLOGYHeat seeking drones are giving United Utilities ‘eyes in the sky’ as teams continue to tackle lingering heat hotspots following recent moorland fires.

yw-logo-blueYorkshire Water has begun work on two projects in the North Yorkshire villages of Carlton Miniott and Easingwold to alleviate historic localised flooding.

Envetec GENERATIONS plastic recyclingScottish Water has become the first utility in the world to adopt an innovative technology aimed at substantially reducing plastic laboratory waste and making the handling process more efficient, lower carbon and easier to track.

tap waterThe Strategic Panel has published its response to Ofwat’s second consultation as part of the 2025-26 Review of Retail Exit Code (REC) protections. The response sets out the need for a customer protection framework that remains fit for purpose as the non-household water retail market continues to mature.

UISCE EIREANN LOGOUisce Éireann has commenced construction on a €23 million upgrade of Ballymahon Wastewater Treatment Plant.

WET WIPES HEDGEHOG CLEARANCE TOOLThames Water has seen a sustained 67% overall reduction in wet wipes being flushed down toilets, after launching a targeted customer awareness campaign, in sewer blockage hotspots across North Hampshire and West Berkshire.

SOUTHERN WATER LOGO 350 1S&P Global Ratings has revised Southern Water’s outlook from negative to stable following increased shareholder support and improved operational performance.

Ocean wave reflecting sunshine close up imageThe Met Office is warning that 2026 is going to be renowned for the development of the largest El Niño in living memory and what is probably the largest such event since the 19th century.

yw-logo-blueYorkshire Water is conducting preliminary market engagement in relation to CM3576, covering specialist high-voltage (HV) electrical design, fault and protection studies, design and build, maintenance and inspection, together with air circuit breaker (ACB) replacement and maintenance services.

NI WATER LOGONI Water has awarded a contract for service, maintenance and repair of plant and agriculture machinery – approximately 410 assets - with a total value of £1.08 million including VAT.

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