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Severn Trent awards £16.35 million AMP8 contract to Barhale for Stoke water quality project
As part of its ongoing programme to improve river water quality, Severn Trent Water has awarded Barhale a £16.35 million contract to deliver a major infrastructure project at Etruria Vale in Stoke-on-Trent.
Met Office warns rapidly increasing risk UK temperatures could reach and even exceed 40°C in next 12 years
Met Office scientists have published a new study detailing the increasing likelihood of extreme temperatures in the UK, revealing that the chance of exceeding 40°C in the UK is accelerating at pace.
Environment Agency publishes water company drought plan guideline 2025
The Environment Agency has published its drought plan guideline 2025 for water companies that are wholly or mainly in England - the companies are required to follow the guideline when preparing their drought plans. The drought plan guideline was last published in 2020.
Ofwat £600m Innovation Fund - new report highlights nature’s role in solving water sector challenges
The £600 million Ofwat Innovation Fund has published its latest learning report, From source to sea: harnessing nature and communities for whole catchment innovation.
South East Water unveils expansion of state-of-the-art laboratory following Southern Water contract win
Almost two million water quality tests will now be carried out each year following a significant expansion of South East Water’s state-of-the-art laboratory in Farnborough. The drinking water company recently secured a new contract with Southern Water to provide drinking water testing services for Southern Water customers.
British Water launches annual supply chain survey 2025 on water and wastewater company performance
Leading UK trade association British Water has launched its 2025 water and wastewater company performance survey seeking comment from the supply chain on working with the UK utilities over the past 12 months.
Government to announce largest-ever flood defence investment programme - £7.9 billion over next decade
The government is set to announce the largest flooding programme in history this week, with a record £7.9 billion committed over ten years to protect hundreds of thousands of homes, small businesses and vital infrastructure from the growing threat of flooding.
Defra Group awards £95 million contract for National Plant Hire Framework 2025-2031
Defra Group has awarded a major contract for its National Plant Hire Framework 2025-2031 with a potential estimated value of £ 95 million.
Norfolk County Council seeks early supply chain engagement for provision of drainage, sewage and water plant maintenance
Norfolk County Council has issued a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice inviting interested suppliers to participate in a market engagement event ahead of tendering a contract for the provision of drainage sewage, and water plant maintenance worth an estimated £1.3 million+ (inc VAT).
Safeguarding London from drought - Thames Water consults on Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
Thames Water has today launched a major 10- week statutory public consultation on its proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project - the nationally significant infrastructure project aim is to provide a safe, secure and sustainable water supply for millions of Londoners during drought, supported by water recycling.
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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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