Uisce Éireann is set to commence essential water main replacement works in Knockdrin, Co Westmeath, which will improve the security of water supply and significantly reduce high levels of leakage in the area.

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract on its framework to undertake drainage investigation and maintenance works located within the City of Sunderland worth an estimated £3.6 million (exc VAT).

United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for two powder activated carbon dosing systems with an estimated value of £892,800 including VAT.

Stef Nienaltowski, Chair of the Independent Challenge Group (ICG) for Portsmouth Water which formally launched in the last week of June, says a key aspect of the ICG’s role will be early involvement in major projects.

Yorkshire Water is progressing its £3.1 million investment in a major improvement scheme to upgrade and increase capacity at its Stamford Bridge wastewater treatment works.

Infrastructure Minister for Northern Ireland Liz Kimmins has told the Northern Ireland Assembly that NI Water must operate within its budget and do the best it can with available resources.

United Utilities is getting ready to start work on a major £24.5 million investment project to create a vast new underground stormwater storage tank in Blackburn to ease flooding and reduce spills.

Ofwat has awarded a consultancy contract for research and strategy work on its Water Efficiency Campaign, ahead of its upcoming launch event on 10 July for suppliers hear about Ofwat’s vision for the campaign, meet Ofwat's marketing team, explore opportunities to get involved, and connect with others across the industry and water/ utilities sector.