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Southern Water continue black plastic biobeads beach pollution investigation
Southern Water is continuing to investigate the biobeads pollution which the company first reported on 10 November on its website after large quantities of black plastic biobeads were washed ashore at Camber Sands.
EFRA Committee to explore plight of coastal communities facing the risk of collapse
The House of Commons, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee will hear from a number of witnesses tomorrow in a live evidence session as part of its long-term inquiry into climate and weather resilience.
Thames21 calls for swift action to tackle threat to River Cherwell from massive illegal waste dump
Environmental charity Thames21 is calling for all river stakeholders, including the Environment Agency and Cherwell District Council, to work together in a swift manner to prevent a massive illegal waste dump from being washed into the River Cherwell.
Environment Agency completes £5.2m Great Shefford flood alleviation scheme to protect 26 properties from stream flooding
The Environment Agency has celebrated the completion of the new £5.2 million Great Shefford flood alleviation scheme to better protect 26 local properties against flooding from the nearby Great Shefford Stream.
MOSL publishes Q2 Report for 2025/26 on Key Performance Indicators and improvement programmes
Business market operator MOSL has published its Quarter 2 (Q2) Report for 2025/26, covering its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and improvement programmes.
Environment Agency report warns of widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter
The Environment Agency (EA) is warning that England will experience worse levels of drought next year if this winter is drier than normal.
Kent Bioresources Project - Southern Water seeks wider water sector input on plans to consolidate 7 existing sludge treatment centres into 3 new "super-sites"
Southern Water is seeking further supply chain input for its proposal to consolidate seven existing sludge treatment centres into three new "super-sites" - known as the Kent Bioresources Project.
United Utilities makes £1.8 million direct contract award for Moving Bed Bio Reactor and Dissolved Air Flotation units
United Utilities has made a direct award for an AMP8 contract for Moving Bed Bio Reactor (MMBR) and Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) units worth an estimated £1.8 million.
Natural Resources Wales reports rise in water-related incidents and 91% increase in water discharge compliance assessments
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has reported a rise in water-related incidents and a 91% increase in water discharge compliance assessments in its newly-published Annual Regulatory Report for 2024.
Storm Claudia set to bring “heavy and disruptive rain” for much of England and Wales
Storm Claudia is set to bring “heavy and disruptive rain” for much of England and Wales today and into Saturday, together with strong winds in the west, with Amber warnings issued by the Met Office.
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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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- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
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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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- United Utilities reports 7% increase in profits and accelerating capital investment in first half of 2026/27
- Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water highlights supply chain opportunities linked to record £4bn investment
- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
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