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South West Water applies for non-essential water use restrictions for some businesses
South West Water has applied for a ban on non-essential water use for some businesses across parts of Devon and West Dorset, after a lack of significant rainfall following the hottest summer on record.
Environment Agency seeks market engagement on procurement strategy for c£7m geological products and services framework
The Environment Agency is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future procurement strategy for the provision of geological products and services.
Southern Water seeks supply chain input on vibration monitoring solutions
Southern Water is seeking supply chain input on vibration monitoring in a pre-market engagement exercise to understand current market capabilities for vibration monitoring solutions across water and wastewater assets.
Central Beds Council awards £372k water services contract to Wave
Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for water services to Wave – formerly Anglian Water Business - with an estimated value of c £372,000 (excluding VAT).
United Utilities - £200 million investment in major Windermere upgrade reaches construction milestone
United Utilities has provided an update on its £200 million investment programme across the Windermere catchment, with major construction milestones helping to reduce spills and improve water quality.
Northumbrian Water highlights support available to customers during Customer Service Week
At the start of National Customer Service Week today, Northumbrian Water is reminding customers that help is available for anyone struggling with their bills.
Environment Agency – drought continues to impact England’s reservoirs after sixth dry month of 2026
The latest report from the Environment Agency says drought is continuing to impact England’s reservoirs after the sixth dry month of 2026, with below average September rainfall compounding drought issues in southern and central England.
Business retail market – new appointment to the Strategic Panel
The Strategic Panel has announced the appointment of Nina White as a new wholesaler member following a selection process.
Thames Water selects three consortia to tender for £5.7bn White Horse Reservoir construction
Thames Water has invited three consortia to tender for the construction of its proposed new reservoir in Oxfordshire - the £5.7 billion contract represents the largest water infrastructure investment in a generation and would create more than 1,000 jobs during construction.
Affinity Water - £10 million reservoir investment strengthens water supplies across Hertfordshire
A new £10 million reservoir for Affinity Water has almost doubled water storage across Luton, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, strengthening supplies for thousands of homes and businesses as the region faces growing pressure on its water resources.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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. -
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