South West Water and Westcountry Rivers Trust have completed important habitat improvement work to promote river health, support fish populations and enhance biodiversity in the River Lyd.

United Utilities, has opened applications for its 2027 graduate and intern programme - there are 50 graduate roles and 15 internship opportunities available across several business areas including roles in engineering, environmental, commercial, as well as data and analytics.

Thames Water welcomed its latest cohort of apprentices this September, following a record response to its 2026 apprenticeship programme. Almost 10,000 applications were submitted for 145 roles, the highest number in the company’s history.

In its latest round of funding, Business Stream has awarded £100,000 from its annual Water Efficiency Fund to public sector projects, with the aim of helping even more organisations across Scotland to use water wisely.

Future Water Association’s members, partners and colleagues gathered last week to mark four decades of collaboration, innovation and influence – and to recognise great talent in the water sector.

Northumbrian Water is starting work on the second phase of £2.2 million investment to strengthen wastewater treatment in East Cleveland – the utility is carrying out proactive maintenance and upgrades at its Marske Sewage Treatment Works.

Seven areas in eastern Scotland are now at Significant Scarcity, as the latest weekly Water Scarcity Report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows a contrasting picture across the country.

The Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for the Portreath Flood Alleviation Scheme, a major investment to help protect homes, businesses and community facilities from flooding.

Thames Water has upgraded more than 90,000 business water meters to smart technology, as part of its biggest network upgrade in 150 years - more than half of the company's 170,000 metered business customers now have smart meters.

United Utilities has today published a trading update ahead of its interim results announcement for 2026/27 on 12 November 2026.