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Havant Thicket Reservoir project - Ofwat consults on draft decision on revised delivery dates and significantly increased funding
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its draft decision agreeing to Portsmouth Water’s request for significantly funding and revised delivery dates for the Havant Thicket Reservoir (project (HRT) which is being developed by the water company.
Ofwat consults on change of ownership for Southern Water following minority stake acquisition by new investor
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on a recent change of ownership for Southern Water resulting from the recent acquisition by a new investor of a substantial minority stake in a holding company of the utility.
Portsmouth Water partners with Vyntelligence to launch personalised water efficiency support
Portsmouth Water has partnered with Vyntelligence (Vyn®), the Agentic Video Intelligence Work Platform, to help more customers understand and reduce their water use through personalised water efficiency advice.
South West Water repairs more than 26,700 leaks over last 12 months
South West Water has repaired more than 26,700 leaks across Devon and Cornwall over the last 12 months – the equivalent of 73 leaks a day - as part of its ongoing work to tackle leakage and improve network resilience across the region.
WSP announces decision to withdraw proposed offer for Arcadis N.V.
Canadian-headquartered firm WSP Global Inc., one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, has announced that "following careful consideration", it will not pursue a public offer for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Arcadis N.V.
Uisce Éireann progresses work on multi billion euro National Leakage Reduction Programme
Uisce Éireann is progressing work on its National Leakage Reduction Programme – Ireland’s water company has invested €2 billion to date to upgrade the underground water network and is set invest a further €1 billion-plus in further investment up to the end of 2029.
Anglian Water and Alliances launch biggest-ever graduate programme opportunities
At a time when graduate opportunities are becoming harder to find, Anglian Water and its Alliances, the @one Alliance and Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA), are going in the opposite direction, launching their biggest-ever graduate programme.
Northumbrian Water outlines £100m procurement plans for specialist Advisory Services to support major strategic infrastructure programmes
Northumbrian Water has outlined procurement plans to notify the market of an upcoming £100 million (inc VAT) tender opportunity to appoint Specialist Advisory Services to support the development, procurement and mobilisation of major strategic infrastructure programmes.
Mining Remediation Authority seeks supply chain interest in Wemyss Metal Mine Works scheme
The Mining Remediation Authority has launched an early market engagement exercise seeking supply chain interest in the upcoming procurement of the Wemyss Metal Mine Works scheme.
Water and sanitation in focus at UN General Assembly High-level Week 2026
UN General Assembly High-level Week 2026 is bringing world leaders together in New York from 18 to 28 September, as the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly seeks to revitalize global cooperation and give a critical push to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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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
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