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Portsmouth Water tops Ofwat's customer satisfaction survey
Portsmouth Water has come top of Ofwat’s annual service incentive mechanism (SIM) survey report for the second year running, while Southern Water came last in the satisfaction rankings.
British Water strengthens focus on data and analytics
A focus group specialising in data and analytics has become the latest addition to the British Water Technical Forum.
Environment Agency starts work on Northumberland town flood repairs
Work to repair flood defences in a Northumberland town, which were damaged during the winter floods, is due to start next week.- the repair work at Haydon Bridge will be carried out by the Environment Agency in two phases and will permanently repair flood defences.
Radical Energy Ltd applies for hydropower water abstraction licences
Radical Energy Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for three water abstraction licences for hydropower generation.
New Govt figures show huge growth in biogas for electricity and heat
New official figures show 40% more renewable electricity was produced from biogas from waste and farms in 2015 compared to 2014. The government's annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES), also reflects growth in biomethane to grid with the generation of heat from anaerobic digestion more than doubling.
Ofwat: new Bid Assessment Framework to ensure in-house solutions not favoured over 3rd party proposals
Ofwat's latest climate adaptation update report includes a commitment to introduce a new Bid Assessment Framework for the water companies to ensure that in-house solutions are not favoured at the expense of third party proposals.
United Utilities sets out plans for £9m pipeline
Plans setting out details of a £9 million project to boost the water quality in Rostherne Mere are being put on show by United Utilities
Scottish Water tenders £80m MEICA repair and maintenance contract
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations worth up to £80 million.
Civils contractors warn over flatlining infrastructure sector
In the first national poll since the EU referendum the companies that upgrade and maintain the UK's infrastructure have said that growth in the sector has ground to a halt, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA).
Southern Water launches integrated water cycle management programme
Southern Water is set to launch a pioneering integrated water cycle management programme (IWCM), according to its annual report for 2015-16.
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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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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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