Yorkshire Water restarts storm overflow investment in North Yorkshire
Yorkshire Water has begun five projects across North Yorkshire to reduce the number and frequency of storm overflow discharges.
Southern Water ramps up use of AI sewers and Nature Based Solutions to cut storm overflows in Whitstable
Southern Water is ramping up efforts to cut storm overflows in Whitstable by rolling out smart artificial intelligence technology, along with major upgrades at Swalecliffe Wastewater Treatment Works and new nature‑based solutions across the town.
Northumbrian Water Group awards wastewater network monitoring specialist StormHarvester long-term service contract
StormHarvester, a specialist in real-time wastewater network monitoring, has been awarded a long-term service contract by Northumbrian Water Group following a competitive tender process.
Anglian Water gets ready to start £4.2m investment to replace18 kilometres of water pipes in Gedney Hill
Anglian Water is getting ready to start work on installing 18 kilometres of new water pipes in Gedney Hill to replace the existing pipes - the £4.2 million investment in the substantial upgrade programme is set to future proof the water supply in the area.
EQT’s Investment in Yorkshire Water: why this moment matters more than it might appear
As part of our Expert Focus series, Neal Edmondson, Client Director for Water at consultancy firm BFY Group, takes an in-depth look at Stockholm-headquartered global investment group EQT’s investment in Yorkshire Water – and why this moment matters more than it might appear.
How satellite IoT can enhance remote water system monitoring
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Alastair MacLeod, CEO of IoT specialists Ground Control, takes a detailed look at how satellite IoT is being used in enhancing remote water system monitoring.
US-headquartered Badger Meter in $100 million acquisition of UDlive
US-headquartered Badger Meter Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UDlive Limited,the UK-based provider of hardware‑enabled software solutions for sewer line monitoring, for $100 million, plus contingent consideration. The transaction is expected to close at the end of April 2026.
Environment Agency outlines approach to managing reports of environmental risk and how it will respond
The Environment Agency has outlined its approach to tackling environmental risk and responding to environmental incidents in its newly published corporate report on the Agency’s customer service commitment in England.
Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for Office for Environmental Protection
Dame Helen Ghosh has been named as the preferred candidate to succeed Dame Glenys Stacey as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection.
United Utilities progresses work on £48m sewer upgrade project in Knutsford
Local councillors and the Mayor of Knutsford have seen first‑hand the progress being made on United Utilities’ £48 million scheme to upgrade the sewer network across Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford.
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Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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