Brixham Cryptosporidiosis event in 2024 - South West Water pleads guilty in court
South West Water has entered a guilty plea following the court hearing on 4 March at Exeter Magistrates’ Court in relation to the Cryptosporidiosis outbreak event in the Brixham area in 2024 when Cryptosporidium was detected in the drinking water supply.
House of Commons EFRA Committee reveals extent of debt collection practices across water industry
The House of Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) has published data received from 11 major water and sewage companies in England and Wales, showing their use of bailiffs against customers who are in debt as part of its inquiry into reforming the water sector.
Yorkshire Water seeks supply chain input ahead of tendering £160 million AMP8 contract for DPC Programme Advisory Framework
Yorkshire Water is seeking supply chain input ahead of going out to tender with an upcoming AMP8 contract for a Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) Programme Advisory Framework with an estimated value of £160 million including VAT.
Pennon Group says price control deliverables on track for 2025/26 - but expects to be in net ODI penalty position
Pennon Group's price control deliverables on track for 2025/26 with programme efficiencies being secured as delivery progresses, according to its latest trading update for the period from 30 September 2025 to 9 March 2026.
Severn Trent awards £800,000 AMP8 contract for PFAS catchment investigations
Severn Trent has awarded an AMP8 contract for PFAS catchment investigations with an estimated value of £800,000 (excluding VAT).
Scottish Water tenders £8 million contract for provision of jetting units, hoses and consumables
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the provision of jetting units, hoses and consumables with an estimated value of £8 million (excluding VAT).
Yorkshire Water set to start work on £90 million storm overflow programme in Bradford
Yorkshire Water is set to continue progress on its £1.5 billion storm overflow investment programme, with its first scheme in Bradford starting on Monday 23 March.
Thames Water confirms pledge of £3.4 billion of new equity in improved rescue bid by creditors
Thames Water CEO Chris Weston has issued a detailed announcement via the London Stock Exchange in response to recent press speculation about the terms of the London & Valley Water (L&VW) consortium's proposal for the turnaround, transformation and recapitalisation of Thames Water.
Severn Trent Water launches market engagement activity for supply of ductile iron pipe & associated fittings
Severn Trent Water has launched a market engagement exercise on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig seeking supply chain input for the supply of ductile iron pipe and associated fittings.
South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutions across Devon and Cornwall
South West Water (SWW) has pleaded guilty to a catalogue of pollution-related charges spanning six years across Devon and Cornwall.
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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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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
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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