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Environment Agency issues drought permit to Severn Trent to help refill Carsington and Ogston reservoirs
The Environment Agency has approved a drought permit application to help refill Carsington and Ogston reservoirs, Derbyshire - the permit enables Severn Trent Water to secure public water supplies, should below-average rainfall continue.
South West Water and partners launch £2 million project to predict and manage harmful algal blooms
South West Water and its partners have launched a pioneering new project that will harness cutting-edge technology to develop tools to predict and manage harmful algal blooms (HABS) before they grow.
New report calls for Olympic-style delivery body for for reservoirs or risk increased water bills and missed housing targets
A new report is warning that the Government risks significant increases in consumer water bills and missing its housebuilding targets unless it launches an Olympic-style national champion for reservoirs and hands new powers to regional Mayors.
United Utilities tenders £63 million AMP8 framework contract for commissioning services
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for commissioning services with an estimated value of £63 million (inc VAT).
Steve Reed asks Ofwat to assess £1.3 million payments to Yorkshire Water CEO “as a matter of urgency”
Environment Agency Minister Steve Reed has asked Ofwat to assess £1.3 million payments to Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw “as a matter of urgency”.
Consultation launches on proposed Cheddar 2 Reservoir and Transfer Project for West Country
The West Country Water and Environment regional group has launched its public consultation on a proposal for the Cheddar 2 Reservoir and Transfer Project – the new reservoir and pipeline will play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable and resilient water supply for over 100,000 people in the West Country.
Italy’s Gruppo CAP becomes latest member of pioneering global Net Zero Partnership
Italian green utilities group, Gruppo CAP has become the fourth organisation to join the groundbreaking international Net Zero Partnership – the Partnership was formed in 2022 by the UK’s Severn Trent, Australia’s Melbourne Water and Denmark’s Aarhus Vand.
South Staffs Water appoints two new directors to senior leadership team
South Staffs Water has appointed two new directors to join the business's senior leadership team.
Yorkshire Water tenders major £38.4 million AMP8 framework for specialist AI service providers
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with a major AMP8 contract to put a framework in place of specialist AI service providers to deliver practical, operationally grounded business-focused solutions worth an estimated £38.4 million (inc VAT).
New report warns vanishing wetlands put $39 trillion in global benefits on the line
A new report by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the Global Wetland Outlook 2025: Valuing, conserving, restoring and financing wetlands (GWO 2025), warns that without urgent action, one fifth of the world’s remaining wetlands could vanish by 2050.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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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- WICS annual report on Scottish Water’s performance flags up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments
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