Citizen science study estimates 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water enter Lower River Roding each year
Around 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water are estimated to enter the River Roding and its tributaries every year via unpermitted and previously unmonitored outfalls, according to a new citizen science study led by environmental charities Thames21 and the River Roding Trust.
National Drought Group steps up coordinated drought response with weekly meetings
The National Drought Group has moved to weekly meetings as drought conditions continue to intensify amid extreme weather, despite the recent rainfall.
United Utilities submits £140 million plan to upgrade Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works
United Utilities has submitted plans for a £140 million scheme to introduce a new Advanced Anaerobic Digestion facility at Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works.
Southern Water and Thanet Council partnership sees families save hundreds on water bills
Around £1.8 million is set to be cut from the bills of the most vulnerable people in Thanet thanks to a partnership between Thanet District Council and Southern Water.
No Dig Live to reveal technology changing how Britain installs, maintains and renews below-ground infrastructure
This September, the technology changing how below-ground infrastructure is installed, repaired and renewed will be brought above ground at No Dig Live 2026.
Essex & Suffolk Water battle record number of leaks
Two weeks after a temporary usage ban was announced across Essex & Suffolk Water’s operational areas, the company has been battling a record number of leaks.
Mining Remediation Authority seeks supply chain interest ahead of procurement for Ground Stabilisation Works by Drilling and Grouting Framework
The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a future procurement for a replacement Ground Stabilisation Works by Drilling and Grouting Framework.
Yorkshire Water announces appointments of two Independent Non-Executive Directors
Yorkshire Water has announced the appointments of two Independent Non-Executive Directors, Basil Scarsella and Dr. Tony Ballance, to join its Board - both bring extensive experience of leading operational performance and transformation across regulated infrastructure businesses.
Scottish Water completes major solar power and battery storage scheme
Scottish Water has completed a solar power and battery storage scheme – the water company will now be able to access renewable energy around the clock to help power one of its sites in Renfrewshire.
United Utilities welcomes Ofwat's 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
United Utilities has welcomed the publication of Ofwat’s Draft Decision in respect of the 2026 Cost Change re-opener, which supports the substantial majority of the company's first AMP8 Business Plan submission.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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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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