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United Utilities invests £48 million in upgrade at Lancaster WwTW to improve water quality in Morecambe Bay
United Utilities is investing £48 million to upgrade Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Works and improve water quality in Morecambe Bay.
Scottish Water invests almost £1 million in major new solar scheme at Milngavie
Scottish Water has invested nearly £1 million in a major new solar scheme at Milngavie which is helping to provide clean water to over 700,000 customers in Glasgow.
Curio Group wins major service and maintenance contract with Northern Ireland Water
Curio Group has won a four-year service and maintenance contract with Northern Ireland Water following a competitive tender process. The agreement will see Curio deliver critical infrastructure upgrades and support across multiple water treatment sites in Northern Ireland, reinforcing its position as a trusted leader in service and maintenance of the UK’s water supply.
Huge loss of soil from potato field costs farmer over £40,000 for polluting river
A Taunton potato farmer has been prosecuted by the Environment Agency for causing silt, soil and potatoes to escape from a field and seriously pollute a tributary of the River Tone in Somerset.
Operational Intelligence: the new KPI for water utility companies
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Chris Payne, Co-founder & Director of PureTec Separations Ltd, discusses why operational intelligence is becoming the key to unlocking future performance, resilience and sustainability for the UK water sector.
Southern Water completes £21 million upgrade of Pagham Wastewater Treatment Works
Southern Water has completed a £21 million upgrade of its Pagham Wastewater Treatment Works in West Sussex – the multi-million pound project will support the local environment and new homes.
Thames Water - meet the woman who oversees the company's largest pumping station
On International Women in Engineering Day (IWED) this week Thames Water celebrated Dina Gillespie – who runs Thames Water’s largest wastewater pumping station.
Scottish Water completes £23 million 'super sewer' project in Perth
Tay Street in Perth has now fully reopened to traffic following the successful completion of Scottish Water’s major £23 million ‘super sewer’ project in the heart of the city.
Climate Change Committee - with more action UK will hit its legally binding climate targets
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released its first assessment of the new Government’s progress on reducing emissions - the independent, statutory body says that with more action UK will hit its legally binding climate targets.
River Action granted permission by High Court to proceed with legal challenge against Ofwat
River Action has been granted permission by the High Court to proceed with a legal challenge against water sector Ofwat for a full court hearing to challenge the approach the regulator took when it set the amounts that water companies can charge their customers at the 2024 Price Review.
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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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- United Utilities reports 7% increase in profits and accelerating capital investment in first half of 2026/27
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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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