Ofwat updates Environmental Incentives Common Framework
Ofwat has updated its Environmental Incentives Common Framework - new connection rules will apply in England with effect from April 2027.
Met Office warns strong El Niño drives 2027 CO₂ rise towards record levels
The Met Office is warning that 202 will see an unusually large rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) for 2027, diverging further from 1.5°C-compatible pathways as a strong El Niño amplifies the human-driven rise by weakening natural carbon sinks.
Severn Trent awarded Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark for work at Tittesworth Reservoir
Severn Trent has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark for its work at Tittesworth Reservoir – including helping boost the population of one of the UK’s fastest declining birds.
United Utilities tenders £720 million AMP8 contract for Design and Integration Partner
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for a Design and Integration Partner for the Only Rainwater into Windermere (OriW) programme with an estimated value of £720 million including VAT.
Yorkshire Water tenders £361 million AMP8 contract for end-user computing equipment and services
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for end-user computing equipment and associated lifecycle services with a total estimated value of £361.44 million including VAT.
Northumbrian Water starts work on £18.3m investment programme to improve resilience in remote locations
Northumbrian Water has started work on its £18.3 million investment programme to improve resilience in remote locations.
Uisce Éireann progresses work on €29.5 million Ballinamuck Water Treatment Plant upgrade
Uisce Éireann will carry out essential works next week on the water network at the Ballinamuck Water Treatment Plant as part of construction upgrades associated with the new treatment plant; temporary water supply interruptions are required to safely complete network connections.
WICS annual report on Scottish Water’s performance flags up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has flagged up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments in its annual report on Scottish Water’s performance in 2025-26, the fifth year of the current regulatory period.
United Utilities' Barrow project reaches major milestone as piling work begins
United Utilities has reached a significant milestone in its project at Flass Lane in Barrow, with drilling work now underway for the foundations of a major new underground storage tank that will help improve water quality in the Walney Channel.
Kering and partners launch Water Resilience Lab project to strengthen water resilience of Arno Basin in Italy
This week saw the official launch in Florence of the Water Resilience Lab project to strengthen water resilience of the Arno Basin in Italy by leading French luxury Group Kering, in partnership with Conservation International and Etifor.
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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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