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United Utilities - £200 million investment in major Windermere upgrade reaches construction milestone
United Utilities has provided an update on its £200 million investment programme across the Windermere catchment, with major construction milestones helping to reduce spills and improve water quality.
Northumbrian Water highlights support available to customers during Customer Service Week
At the start of National Customer Service Week today, Northumbrian Water is reminding customers that help is available for anyone struggling with their bills.
Environment Agency – drought continues to impact England’s reservoirs after sixth dry month of 2026
The latest report from the Environment Agency says drought is continuing to impact England’s reservoirs after the sixth dry month of 2026, with below average September rainfall compounding drought issues in southern and central England.
Business retail market – new appointment to the Strategic Panel
The Strategic Panel has announced the appointment of Nina White as a new wholesaler member following a selection process.
Thames Water selects three consortia to tender for £5.7bn White Horse Reservoir construction
Thames Water has invited three consortia to tender for the construction of its proposed new reservoir in Oxfordshire - the £5.7 billion contract represents the largest water infrastructure investment in a generation and would create more than 1,000 jobs during construction.
Affinity Water - £10 million reservoir investment strengthens water supplies across Hertfordshire
A new £10 million reservoir for Affinity Water has almost doubled water storage across Luton, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, strengthening supplies for thousands of homes and businesses as the region faces growing pressure on its water resources.
South East Water - Ofwat awards £6 million contract for Independent Monitor
Ofwat has awarded a contract to procure an Independent Monitor (IM) for South East Water with a total estimated value of £6 million (including VAT).
South East Water imposes further hosepipe restrictions and applies for Non-Essential Use Ban
To protect water supplies and the environment in Sussex, South East Water is today implementing further hosepipe restrictions for customers by removing exemptions.
Aquatech and IWA partner to connect scientific expertise and breakthrough research with real-world water solutions
Aquatech and the International Water Association (IWA) are joining forces to launch a new forum to bring scientific water knowledge, research and innovation closer to practical implementation.
Costain appointed to Pagabo’s £4.3bn Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026
Costain has been appointed on to Pagabo’s Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Framework as a Lot 1 Collaborative Partner – the new, long-term relationship will see the UK infrastructure specialist deliver end-to-end civil engineering and infrastructure services for projects across England and Wales.
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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
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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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