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Brookfield and Google sign $3 billion deal in world’s largest framework agreement for purchase of hydroelectricity
Brookfield Asset Management, together with Brookfield Renewable and Google have announced a first-of-its-kind Hydro Framework Agreement to deliver up to 3,000 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free hydroelectric capacity across the United States – the world’s largest corporate clean power deal for hydroelectricity.
United Utilities rolls out new AI tool to tackle storm overflows
United Utilities is rolling out new AI technology to better understand the performance of its storm overflows.
Southern Water announces water restrictions for Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Southern Water is calling on households across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to ditch their hosepipes from today to protect the environment and keep taps running through the hot summer.
CCW report shows business customers raise fewer complaints about water retailers
Fewer business customers had cause to complain to their water retailer or escalate concerns to the Consumer Council for Water (CCW), according to a new report from the water watchdog.
National Drought Group steps up operational response as more areas of country move into drought
The National Drought Group (NDG) met yesterday and agreed to step up its operational response as a drought was declared in the West and East Midlands.
Steve Reed sets up Water Delivery Taskforce to bring together Government, regulators and water industry
Steve Reed. Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs has established a Water Delivery Taskforce to bring Government, regulators and water industry representatives together.
Yorkshire Water thanks customers as water usage drops 100 million litres
Yorkshire Water has thanked customers for putting the hosepipes away, using water wisely and continuing to report leaks over the hot weekend.
Environment Agency declares drought status for West and East Midlands
The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the West Midlands and East Midlands following the driest spring in 132 years.
Thames Water CEO reports “good progress in operational performance despite ongoing challenging financial situation”
Chris Weston, Chief Executive Officer of Thames Water, says the company has made good progress in operational performance, despite the ongoing challenging financial situation, with the publication today of its annual results for the financial year to 31 March 2025.
Affinity Water launches early market engagement for £425 million Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme
Affinity Water has today launched an early market engagement exercise for its proposed £510 million (inc VAT) Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme - the capex scheme is crucial to securing future water supply for Affinity Water customers in the Southeast of England.
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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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