NI Water has announced new charges for the 2026/27 period for non-domestic customers - effective from 1st April 2026, water and sewerage charges are set to increase by 7.9% on average.

The Environment Agency is today reporting that it has smashed its inspections target – the EA has expanded its surveillance of the water network to record levels, completing over 10,000 inspections of water company assets in the last year.

Crown Estate Scotland has gone out to tender with a contract for an Operators Panel Manager for the Scottish Wave & Tidal Operators Agreement with an estimated value of £276,000 excluding VAT.

Severn Trent Water has awarded an AMP8 framework contract for the supply of precast concrete tank panels with an estimated value of £6 million including VAT.

The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recalled the CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning about recent water supply outtages which affected thousands of the company's customers.

United Utilities is seeking supply chain engagement ahead of going out to tender later this year with an AMP8/9 contract for water and wastewater process equipment with an estimated value of £16.8 million including VAT.

Northern Ireland Water has awarded a contract for supply, delivery and maintenance of ISCO proprietary equipment and spare parts with an estimated value of £1.44 million (including VAT).