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Yorkshire Water - Living with Water partnership announces £26.3m flood resilience plan for Hull and East Yorkshire
The Living with Water partnership has announced the next phase of its plans to reduce flood risk in Hull and the East Riding, marking a continuation of investment in long-term, sustainable water management.
Southern Water submits planning application for Isle of Wight Water Recycling Project
Southern Water has submitted plans for a water recycling plant at Sandown on the Isle of Wight that will be the UK's first full-scale water recycling plant to use an integrated membrane treatment process.
James Jesic announced as next CEO at Severn Trent as Liv Garfield steps down
Severn Trent Plc has today announced that Liv Garfield is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Severn Trent.
Thames Water tenders major AMP8 contract for sludge holding tanks, digesters and roofs
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a major AMP8 contract for sludge holding tanks and roofs - the procurement covers the supply and commissioning of sludge tanks, digesters, other associated tanks, roofs and related items at various wastewater treatment sites.
Environment Agency warns water companies - leakage and water demand management remain unacceptably high and exceed national forecasts
The Environment Agency is warning that despite some progress made by the water companies in England in reducing leakage and managing water demand, both remain unacceptably high and exceed national forecasts.
Severn Trent seeks supplier interest prior to £3m tender for integral primary & secondary treatment systems at multiple STWs
Severn Trent has launched a market engagement exercise seeking supply chain input prior to tendering a £3 million contract for the supply of integral primary and secondary treatment systems.
New powers for Ofwat will see customers have stronger voice in water companies' decisions
Under new powers given to Ofwat, water companies will be accountable not only for listening to customers’ views and feedback, but also for ensuring that these are considered in any decision-making processes that affect them.
Barhale prepares for growth with board and structure changes including 3 new senior director roles
Barhale has announced a reorganisation and strengthening of its senior management capacity to ensure it is best placed to meet future operational requirements and to build additional business resilience.
Regulations banning wet wipes containing plastic to be signed into law today
Draft Regulations laid on 16 September banning the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic which will be signed into law today will come into force 18 months after the day on which they are made.
United Utilities awards £5.1m AMP8 contract for regional instrumentation packages
United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for regional instrumentation packages with an estimated value of £5.1 million 9ex VAT).
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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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