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Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales withdraw applications for River Severn Drought Order
The Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales have withdrawn their respective applications for a River Severn Drought Order.
Innovative batch delivery accelerates Severn Trent WINEP phosphorus work, improving 500 km of rivers
Five Severn Trent Water sites in North Nottinghamshire have been targeted as part of an accelerated delivery programme designed to meet tighter phosphorus permit requirements under the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), improving the environmental health of around 500 km of rivers.
Desalination: Veolia strengthens position as a global leader with major Middle East contracts
Veolia has strengthened its expansion and capabilities in the Middle East with two major desalination contracts worth a total of nearly €200 million.
Drought - Thames Water warns months of sustained rainfall still needed to rebuild supplies
Thames Water’s region has reached 100 days of drought after months of exceptionally dry weather - the water company is warning that months of sustained rainfall are still needed to rebuild supplies.
Government to set up eight new regional water councils in England with greater say over billions of pounds of water investment
Under new plans announced by the government this morning, new regional water councils will see communities across England get a greater say over how water companies invest in their area.
Water sector experts set to discuss major water infrastructure projects and upgrades at keynote conference
A keynote conference taking place in London next month will see water sector experts gather to discuss progressing work on major water infrastructure projects and upgrades, while the industry is preparing for significant policy changes.
Biodiversity Net Gain becomes mandatory for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has issued detailed guidance about biodiversity net gain (BNG) for developers of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) ; BNG became mandatory for NSIPs on 2 November 2026.
United Utilities completes £1.5 million storm overflow project to boost water quality in River Lune
United Utilities has completed a £1.5 million investment to create additional stormwater storage at its Caton Wastewater Treatment Works near Lancaster.
Northumbrian Water set to start work on £23 million Cambois investment in Northumberland
Northumbrian Water is set to begin work at Cleasewell Hill, near Choppington, as part of a wider £23 million investment in the Cambois area of Northumberland.
MOSL publishes first five-year strategy setting out priorities for 2027–32
MOSL has published its first five-year strategy, setting out its priorities for 2027–32 and its role in enabling an efficient and effective market.
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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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- United Utilities tenders £720 million AMP8 contract for Design and Integration Partner
- Yorkshire Water tenders £361 million AMP8 contract for end-user computing equipment and services
- WICS annual report on Scottish Water’s performance flags up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments
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