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Ofwat proposes £22 million-plus fine for South East Water for repeated supply failures between 2020 and 2023
Ofwat has proposed a £22.46 million fine for South East Water following an investigation into multiple supply disruptions between 2020 and 2023, which affected more than 286,000 people n Kent and Sussex.
HoC Environmental Audit Committee to hold live evidence session today on peatland protection and burning ban
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear from a number of witnesses today in a non-inquiry live evidence session at 2.30pm to examine the natural and environmental benefits and impacts of peatlands.
United Utilities tenders £57.6 million AMP8 contract for Mechanical Services framework
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for a Mechanical Services framework with a total estimated value of £57.6 million (inc VAT).
OEP warns Defra response to Protected Sites report won't deliver urgent action needed
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is warning that Defra’s response to the OEP's report that reviewed the implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England will not deliver the urgent action needed.
Environment Agency launches temporary flood advice websites to help West Country
Two new temporary websites have been launched by the Environment Agency to support Dorset and Wiltshire residents coping with groundwater flooding and promote the response and recovery to flooding in Somerset.
South West Water- installation of two new storm tanks cuts storm overflow spills in Payhembury by 57%
South West Water has reduced storm overflow spills in the village of Payhembury in Devon by 57% thanks to a programme of targeted improvements.
Scottish Water awards £7.1 million contract for supply and delivery of powder activated carbon
Scottish Water has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of powder activated carbon with an estimated total value of £7.1 million (ex VAT).
United Utilities tenders £5.72 million AMP8 framework contract for the provision of diving services
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for the provision of diving services with a total estimated value of c£5.72 million (inc VAT).
CCW publishes timetable for first Accountability Sessions for Water Voice consumer panels
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has published the full timetable for the first Accountability Sessions for the Water Voice consumer panels and the publication dates for all supporting documents.
Water Innovation webinar to explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source
The third in the Water Innovation Cross-Sector Challenge series of webinars which takes place tomorrow from 10-11:30am will explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source.
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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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- Caroline Douglass, Executive Director, Flood and Coastal Risk Management - Environment Agency to make keynote speech at Floodex 2026
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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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