Water company chiefs brief National Drought Group after severe drought declared in parts of England
Water company chief executives were called before the National Drought Group yesterday to update on the actions they are taking to protect customer supplies after government instructed daily monitoring of reservoir and river levels.
Coalition publishes landmark blueprint for Only Rainwater into Windermere
A coalition of national and local organisations has today published a landmark feasibility report setting out how England's largest natural lake could be protected for the next 100 years - the two preferred solutions would require investment of between £3.6 billion and £3.7 billion.
Ofwat publishes annual Monitoring Financial Resilience report 2025/26 assessing financial resilience of water companies
Ofwat has today published its annual Monitoring Financial Resilience (MFR) report, which sets out its assessment of the financial resilience of water companies in England and Wales for the year ending 31 March 2026.
United Utilities awards £1.5 million AMP8 contract for leakage detection and repair for biogas facilities
United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for leakage detection and repair for biogas facilities with a total value of £1.5 million including VAT.
Affinity Water makes c£728,000 direct contract award for supply of No Dig Injection System and Solution
Affinity Water has made a direct contract award for the supply of a No Dig Injection System and Solution to use for the repair of pipes with an estimated value of £727,992 excluding VAT.
Yorkshire Water tenders £multi million pound contract for MEICA Services framework
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with a multi million pound AMP8 framework contract for MEICA Services.
United Utilities completes £50 million investment in Bury to help improve water quality in River Irwell
United Utilities has completed a major £50 million project at its wastewater treatment works in Bury that will help improve water quality in the River Irwell.
MPs on EFRA Committee to explore options for future of water company ownership in England
MPs on the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee are set to discuss options for the future of water company ownership in England by questioning academics and experts on water sectors in other countries and UK nations in an evidence session beginning at 9.30 am this morning.
Guardian report on Thames Water – Burnham asks advisers to “rip up” current plans and suggest “more radical options"
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked advisers to “rip up” current plans to fix Thames Water and suggest “more radical options”, according to a report in The Guardian yesterday evening.
Northumbrian Water tenders £100 million AMP8 contract for DPC/SIPR Advisory Services
Northumbrian Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) / Specified Infrastructure Project Regulations (SIPR) Advisory Services on major strategic infrastructure programmes with an estimated value of £100 million including VAT.
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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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