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Ofwat publishes guidance for water companies on Fitness and Propriety Rule
Ofwat has published guidance for water companies on how to implement, operate and comply with Ofwat's Fitness and Propriety Rule issued on 15 December 2025.
South East Water reports progress on Resilience Plan and new executive appointments focused on investment delivery and technology change
South East Water has today provided an update on the actions that are being implemented to improve the resilience of the water supply network that serves 2.3 million customers across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.
Northumbrian Water awards contracts for energy and gas worth estimated £780 million
Northumbrian Water has awarded two contracts for the supply of energy and gas across around 1,853 operational sites with a total estimated value of £780 million (inc VAT) to Engie Power Ltd.
Scottish Water gets ready for next phase of work at Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works
Scottish Water is getting ready for the next phase of work at Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works - the significant investment will further improve the odour performance of Scotland's largest waste water treatment works.
Pioneering fibre-optic leak detection system saves 2 million litres of water a day
A groundbreaking technology trial using Openreach's fibre network to detect leaks in surrounding water pipes has already prevented the loss of 2 megalitres of water in just three months.
Severn Trent awards £45m AMP8 contract to deliver critical infra upgrades at Rugby Newbold STW to Costain
Severn Trent has awarded a major £45 million AMP8 contract to deliver critical infrastructure upgrades at its Rugby Newbold Sewage Treatment Works to infrastructure solutions company Costain.
New report warns "free" water and wastewater ‘services’ provided by environment must be replaced by paid-for alternatives
A new report from the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and The UK Water Report (TUKWR), is warning that water and wastewater ‘services’ provided by the environment to the global water industry for free are in decline, and need to be replaced by paid-for alternatives.
Environment Agency tenders £6.6 billion Collaborative Delivery Framework 2
The Environment Agency has gone out to tender with a major and wide-ranging Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2) with a total estimated value of £6.6 billion including VAT.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council awards c £2.28 million term service contract for jetting and CCTV services
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has awarded a term service contract for jetting and CCTV services with an estimated value of £2.268 million including VAT.
South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutions across Devon and Cornwall
South West Water (SWW) has pleaded guilty to a catalogue of pollution-related charges spanning six years across Devon and Cornwall.
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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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