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FloodRe tenders £120,000 contract for Build Back Better Household surveying and analysis services
FloodRe has gone out to tender with a contract for Build Back Better Household surveying and analysis services worth an estimated £120,000 (inc VAT).
Welsh Government awards £178,000 contract for National Flood Forum Services across Wales
The Welsh Government has awarded a contract to extend National Flood Forum Services across Wales worth an estimated £178,000 (inc VAT).
Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water sector since privatisation - Government says “Ofwat has failed customers"
Ofwat is to be abolished and replaced by one single water regulator responsible for the entire water system, the Government has announced today.
Southern Water reports successful conclusion of two-year Turnaround Plan
Southern Water has reported the successful conclusion of its two-year Turnaround Plan – the company’s Final Update Report highlights how it has delivered “a short sharp boost in performance over 24 months” in the areas customers have said are most important to them.
Scottish Water - £1.3 million solar scheme powering almost 1/3 of Alloa WwTW energy requirements
Almost a third of the energy needed to power a waste water treatment works (WWTW) serving thousands of people in and around Alloa is now being provided by a £1.3 million solar scheme at the site.
Cambridge Water launches biggest mains rehabilitation project to date
Cambridge Water, part of South Staffordshire Water Plc, is launching its biggest mains rehabilitation project to date – the major scheme set to improve pipelines and save water.
Cunliffe Review - Ofwat, DWI plus EA and Natural England water-related functions to be replaced by new single regulator
The final report of the Independent Water Commission published today is recommending the creation of a single water regulator for England and a single water regulator for Wales. In England this would replace Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate and water-environment related functions from the Environment Agency and Natural England.
Environment Secretary to set up powerful water ombudsman to support customers with complaints
Environment Secretary Steve Reed is set to establish a new water ombudsman to support customers - the consumer champion will have legal powers to resolve disputes to put money back in people’s pockets.
Steve Reed: Government pledges to halve sewage pollution by 2030 and halve phosphorus from treated wastewater by 2028
Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half by the end of the decade, the Environment Secretary Steve Reed has pledged today, together with halving phosphorus from treated wastewater by 2028.
Ofwat agrees Thames Water request for further referral of PR24 Final Determination to CMA until October 2025
Ofwat has agreed to a request from Thames Water to further defer the referral of its PR24 Final Determination for the water company to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for a re-determination until 22nd October 2025.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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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