South West Water tenders £10 million AMP8 contract for water catchment management framework
South West Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for water catchment management framework with an estimated value of £10 million.
South West Water renews commitment to protect and enhance the natural environment
South West Water has renewed its commitment to improving the management of natural assets and resources by re- signing the Catchment Management Declaration.
South West Water Upstream Thinking partnership to plant over 40,000 native trees improve Devon water quality
More than 40,000 native trees are being planted for farms and landowners to help reduce land run-off and improve natural water quality as part of South West Water’s pioneering catchment management programme, Upstream Thinking.
Surface water - Environment Agency chief warns UK’s biggest flood risk is growing
Sir James Bevan KCMG, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, has warned that surface water is the UK’s biggest flood risk and highlighted potentially dire consequences if action is not stepped up to tackle the issue.
South West Water uses satellite data analytics to understand peatland
South West Water is using satellite-derived data analytics to understand the location, structure and function of peatland as part of its Upstream Thinking Programme to improve drinking water quality and reduce treatment costs through improved catchment management around Bodmin Moor and Exmoor.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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