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Environment Agency publishes policy paper setting out strategy for safe and sustainable sludge use
The Environment Agency has published a policy paper setting out its strategy to enable safe and sustainable sludge use on land.
New EU-wide protections against PFAS – forever chemicals - in drinking water come into effect today
Under new rules entering into application today, Member States must monitor, in a harmonised way, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in drinking water to ensure compliance with the new EU limit values under the recast Drinking Water Directive.
NI Water awards £8.3m contract for sludge press servicing, spare parts and filter cloths
NI Water has awarded a contract for the provision of sludge press servicing/maintenance/repair and supply/delivery/fitting of spare parts and filter cloths with estimated value of £8.3 million (inc VAT).
Scottish Water tenders £26.5 million contract for provision of laboratory consumables
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a wide-ranging contract for the provision of laboratory consumables with estimated value of £26.5 million (ex VAT).
Thames Water tenders £45 million AMP8 contract for Digital Contingent Labour Framework
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a wide-ranging AMP8 contract to put a Digital Contingent Labour Framework in place for business analysis and project management services in place worth an estimated £45 million.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust awards £295k contract for water testing services
The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHDB) has awarded a contract for water testing services with an estimated value of £295, 677 (inc VAT).
Uisce Éireann starts work on multi-million-euro upgrade for Newmarket-on-Fergus WwTW
Uisce Éireann has started work on a multi-million-euro upgrade of the local wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) for Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Haskoning appointed as a lead contractor for new £192 million Defra framework
Haskoning has been appointed as a lead contractor to support the UK government with vital flood and water research and development as part of the major new £192 million Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence (ES RDE) Framework.
Ofwat consults on proposed update to performance related executive pay prohibition rule
Ofwat has launched a new consultation inviting comments on its proposals to update the Performance related executive pay (PRP) prohibition rule to reflect new changes in environmental reporting for “water only” companies (WOCs).
Environment Agency announces £30 million boost for coastal communities adapting to eroding shores
The Environment Agency has announced that coastal communities across England are set to benefit from £30 million to help adapt to eroding shores.
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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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