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Southern Water tenders £1.56 billion AMP8 Sustainable Drainage and Habitat Restoration services Framework
Southern Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 Sustainable Drainage and Habitat Restoration Framework worth an estimated £1.56 billion (inc VAT).
Bluewater Bio secures significant investment from Verdane and Scott Capital Partners to fast-track global expansion
Bluewater Bio has secured significant investment from Verdane and Scott Capital Partners to fast-track global expansion – the company has announced a strategic partnership with Aquavest, Scott Capital Partners and Verdane, a leading mid market growth investment firm.
Interim Chair appointed at Office for Environmental Protection as Dame Glenys Stacey steps down
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have jointly appointed Julie Hill as Interim Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).
Thames Water tenders wide-ranging £522 million AMP8 control and automation framework contract in multiple Lots
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a wide-ranging AMP8 control and automation framework contract in multiple Lots with an estimated value of £522 million (inc VAT).
Anglian Water launches procurement process for £1.8 billion AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework
Anglian Water has today launched the formal procurement process for an AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework contract with a total estimated value of up to £1.8 billion (inc VAT).
Welsh Government launches Green Paper on water governance in Wales
The Welsh Government has today launched a Green Paper, Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales setting out its response to the recommendations and evidence of the Independent Water Commission, published in July 2025.
Yorkshire Water starts work on £2.6 million storm overflow project in Sheffield
Yorkshire Water has started work on one of seven storm overflow projects in the Sheffield area as part of its £1.5 billion investment to reduce the number of discharges into watercourses across the region.
Government launches UK’s first-ever plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' and risks posed by PFAS
The Government has today launched a new plan to better protect the nation and the environment from harmful per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – commonly known as ‘forever chemicals.’‘
MPs on Public Accounts Committee to quiz Environment Agency, Natural England and Defra as part of environmental regulation inquiry
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will hear evidence from the Environment Agency, Natural England and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on 2nd February as part of its ongoing inquiry into environmental regulation.
RAPID agrees South East Water request to delay Broad Oak Reservoir Gate 2 submission
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has agreed a request from South East Water to delay its Gate 2 submission for its proposed new reservoir just north of the village of Broad Oak, near Canterbury in Kent.
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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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