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SEPA update - seven areas in eastern Scotland now at Significant Water Scarcity as conditions continue to shift
Seven areas in eastern Scotland are now at Significant Scarcity, as the latest weekly Water Scarcity Report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows a contrasting picture across the country.
Environment Agency submits planning application for £17.5m Portreath flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for the Portreath Flood Alleviation Scheme, a major investment to help protect homes, businesses and community facilities from flooding.
Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
Thames Water has upgraded more than 90,000 business water meters to smart technology, as part of its biggest network upgrade in 150 years - more than half of the company's 170,000 metered business customers now have smart meters.
United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
United Utilities has today published a trading update ahead of its interim results announcement for 2026/27 on 12 November 2026.
Scottish Water marks major milestone with 100th solar scheme
Scottish Water has reached a significant milestone in its drive to cut carbon, reduce operating costs and increase its energy resilience, with the installation of its 100th solar scheme.
United Utilities tenders £12 million AMP8/9 contract for System Integrator Services - Billing and CRM
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8/9 contract for System Integrator services - Billing and CRM with a total estimated value of £12 million including VAT.
Anglian Water appoints Barhale to lead £14.6 million Alconbury Weald pipeline project
Anglian Water has appointed civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale to construct a £14.6 million twin pumped rising main featuring complex horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crossings beneath the East Coast Main Line and the River Great Ouse.
Jersey Water - 2027 investment priorities include £26 million desalination plant upgrade
Jersey Water has published its investment priorities for the second year of its strategy to 2030 and confirmed its water charges for 2027 - plans include a major multi-million pound desalination plant upgrade.
Yorkshire Water starts work on £19m investment to install Phosphorus removal solution at Wombwell WwTW
Work is underway at Yorkshire Water’s Wombwell wastewater treatment works, off Ings Road, Barnsley to install a new Phosphorus removal solution to improve water quality in the river Dove.
Southern Water fined £2.4 million for multiple sewage pollution incidents in Kent
Southern Water has been fined £2.4 million in Bromley magistrates’ court after multiple incidents of sewage pollution between 2019 and 2021.
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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. -
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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- Kering and partners launch Water Resilience Lab project to strengthen water resilience of Arno Basin in Italy
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