Environment Agency consults on proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on its proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights and its proposed decision-making framework.
Strategic water resource solutions - RAPID consults on proposals for regulatory and commercial framework
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has launched a new consultation on its proposals to establish common regulatory and commercial frameworks needed for the development of strategically important water resource supply solutions.
Southern Water tenders £4m AMP7 DCO, Town & Country Planning and Consenting Services contract
Southern Water has gone out to tender with an AMP7 contract planning and consenting services, including Development Consent Order (DCO ) and Town and Country Planning, worth an estimated £4 million.
Ofwat consults on regulatory and commercial framework for strategic water resource solutions
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on a discussion paper outlining its initial thinking on work to date by the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure (RAPID).
Ofwat sets out guidance for submissions to RAPID on strategic regional water resource solutions
Ofwat has published guidance on making submissions to the Regulators Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) under the gated process for strategic regional water resource solutions proposed by water companies.
Ofwat delivers draft decisions on strategic regional water resource options
Ofwat has today recommended that four strategic regional water resource solutions pass through accelerated gate one - its first checkpoint.
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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
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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