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Cheshire East Council tenders c £4m framework contract for construction related professional consultancy services
Cheshire East Borough Council has gone out to tender with a framework contract for construction related professional consultancy services worth an estimated value of £3.924 million (inc VAT).
Scottish Water to start work on major £3 million storm overflow project in Edinburgh
Scottish Water is about to get work underway on a major £3 million storm overflow project on a key arterial route linking west Edinburgh with the city centre – while access to properties will be maintained, the road will be closed for approximately six months from 25 January 2026.
Uisce Éireann - major upgrade for Kilsheelan wastewater plant confirmed and preparation to start for tendering of construction phase
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the announcement that planning permission has been granted for a major upgrade to Kilsheelan’s wastewater treatment plant, bringing a significant boost to the village’s infrastructure and future growth.
Mining Remediation Authority awards new £203 million operation and maintenance contract to Alpheus Environmental Ltd
The Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a contract with an estimated value of £203 million to operate, maintain, and enhance its network of assets to water services and treatment specialist Alpheus Environmental Ltd.
Mixed response to government plans for reform in Water White Paper
The government plans for reform in the Water White Paper have so far received a series of mixed responses this morning – ranging from a whole-hearted welcome, cautious optimism and disappointment.
Government Water White Paper sets out plans to transform water sector in "biggest overhaul in a generation"
The Government is today publishing its Water White Paper outlining its plans for water sector reform in England, describing it as “the biggest overhaul in a generation.”
Environment Agency to restore pipeline which is vital lifeline for Widewater Lagoon wildlife
The Environment Agency will begin essential works in late January 2026 to refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon, a designated Local Wildlife Site near Lancing, West Sussex and an important habitat for flora and fauna.
NI Water - independent investigation finds no evidence of contractor fraud allegations
An independent investigation into the contractor fraud allegations raised against NI Water has now concluded, with no evidence of fraud identified.
South Staffs Water starts work on two major water mains replacement schemes
South Staffs Water has started work on two major mains replacement schemes - a £2.5 million scheme to replace approximately 7.5km of ageing water mains in Aldridge and a £1.9 million scheme to replace approximately 10.5km of water mains in Draycott in the Clay.
Ofwat and EFRA chiefs to give evidence to appear before HoC Public Accounts Committee this week
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee will hear from senior representatives from Ofwat and Defra in a one-off session on the work of Ofwat on Thursday.
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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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