Ofwat invites water companies to submit proposals for additional enhancement investment in AMP8
Ofwat has invited water companies to submit proposals for additional enhancement investment in AMP8 linked to demand growth, saying that ensuring sufficient treatment and network capacity to connect new housing and businesses is critical.
Ofwat calls on water companies to prove to customers they can deliver on their promises
Ofwat is calling on water companies to prove to customers they can deliver on their promises to clean up Britain's rivers and seas.The water sector regulator wants them to use the next 12 months to show that they can deliver better service and improve the environment.
Moody's warn UK water firms' funding needs for investment programme rise significantly amid growing social risks
Water companies in England and Wales will require around £272 billion for enhancement expenditure in 2025-50 to advance services and improve performance, according to an estimate from Moody's Investors Services based on the companies' own forecasts.
Ofwat calls water and wastewater companies out on under-performance and orders return of £114 million to customers
Ofwat says that under-performance by the majority of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, will mean companies have to return £114 million to customers next year.
PR24 - Ofwat says water companies have more to do on developing their long-term 25 year delivery strategies
Ofwat has told the water companies that they have more to do on developing their long-term delivery strategies - at PR24, Ofwat expects companies to develop their five-year business plan in the context of a clear 25-year strategy.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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