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Regulators expect water companies to focus on delivering WRMP commitments and investments "starting straight away"
Directors at the Environment Agency, Defra and Ofwat have written to senior executives at all of the water companies in England to reaffirm their joint expectation that the companies should focus on delivering the commitments and investments set out in their water resources management plan (WRMP) “starting straight away.”
Anglian Water awards five year AMP8 framework contract for Operational Telecommunications services
Anglian Water has awarded a five-year framework agreement for the provision of Operational Telecommunications (OT) services to leading critical national infrastructure services provider and cyber security specialist, EMR Integrated Solutions.
Government to invest over £100 million in water company fines into local environmental projects
The Government will invest over £100 million in fines and penalties levied against water companies since October 2023 (as well as future fines and penalties) into local projects across the country to clean up rivers, lakes and seas.
Scottish Water progresses work on £38 million pipeline project
Scottish Water is making rapid progress on its £38 million investment project for customers that will boost the resilience and efficiency of the water network between Peterhead and Ellon.
Thames Water to face Judicial Review over proposals for Abingdon reservoir in Oxfordshire
Thames Water is facing the prospect of a Judicial Review over its proposals for a new reservoir at Abingdon in Oxfordshire when the High Court will hear the case on 25-26 June.
Government publishes 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy - backed by £725 billion in long-term funding
The government has today published its landmark 10 Year UK Infrastructure Strategy – the new approach to infrastructure will include vital reforms to ensure planning and delivery is joined up, backed by £725 billion in long-term funding for maintenance and major projects.
Climate change - leading climate scientists warn only three years left to limit warming to 1.5°C
A team of over 60 leading climate scientists are warning that the central estimate of the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is 130 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide and will be exhausted in a little more than three years at current levels of emissions.
Informed and incensed: Feargal Sharkey talks to Environmental Audit Committee Chair Toby Perkins about UK water sector woes
Is our water system broken? The latest episode of the Committee Corridor podcast out today sees Environmental Audit Committee Chair Toby Perkins sit down with leading water campaigner Feargal Sharkey to discuss the UK’s water woes, before hearing from the Chairs of Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Public Accounts committees about their work to investigate the issues besetting the water sector.
United Utilities seeks supply chain interest in upcoming £65 million AMP8 contract for commissioning services
United Utilities has issued a preliminary market engagement notice seeking supply chain interest in an upcoming £65 million AMP8 contract for commissioning services.
SuDS - Government updates national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems for first time in a decade
The government is updating the national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for the first time in a decade in a move to tackle water pollution and protect communities from flooding and water shortages.
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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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