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Meeting the AMP6 challenge – the benefits of packaged solutions
During AMP5 it has become evident from discussing solutions with the water companies and their consultants and contractors that packaged solutions, built off-site have significant benefits when delivering projects.
Northern Ireland Water tenders £820K SCADA contract
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the provision of SCADA services worth £820,000 - deadline to request related documents is today.
New joint industry initiative to support UK wave and tidal energy
The Crown Estate, Marine Scotland and the Welsh Government have announced they will be funding Aquatera Ltd and their delivery partners MarineSpace and the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) to run a secretariat function for the new Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) for Ocean Energy.
Southern Water: £7m spend on four schemes to tackle WwTW blockages
Southern Water has outlined details of four separate projects with a total spend of almost £7 million aimed at tackling blockages, all of which involved upgrading the screens at a number of the firm’s wastewater treatment works.
Tier 2 firms look to play key role in AMP6 investment programme
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Steve Morris, Managing Director of Huber Technology UK examines how the extended supply chain is looking to meet the requirements of both the water companies and their Tier 1 alliance contractors in the upcoming AMP6 investment programme.
Scottish Water to investigate site for new CSO to reduce flood risk
Exploratory environmental work on behalf of Scottish Water is set to take place at a proposed location for new waste water infrastructure to reduce the risk of flooding in the Cambuslang area.
Sewer blockages cost Severn Trent Water £10m per year in "unnecessary spending"
Severn Trent Water is spending £10 million per year to deal with sewer blockages caused by inappropriate items flushed down toilets – with wipes flagged up as one of the prime causes.
Ancient peatlands restoration will improve water quality and reduce flood risk
Thirty large Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreements signed by individual moorland business owners are set to deliver improvements in water quality, slow down run-off into rivers, reduce flood risk and reduce peat erosion into reservoirs.
Environment Agency sets out new vision for Denver Sluice Complex
The Environment Agency is holding an event at the Denver Sluice Complex to set out proposals to improve the site for visitors – the site is a significant flood risk management structure which has protected the people of the Fens and their property from flooding for five centuries.
South West Water to dye-test sewers in Salcombe
South West Water will be putting a harmless green fluorescent dye into sewers in Salcombe on Friday to help identify defects and plan improvements to the town's sewerage service.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
- Scottish Water marks major milestone with 100th solar scheme
- Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
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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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