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.
Thames Water's Mogden STW to provide energy recovered from waste water to heat Hounslow homes
Homes and public buildings across the borough of Hounslow are set to receive low-carbon heating thanks to a pioneering project that will recover energy from treated waste water at Thames Water’s Mogden Sewage Treatment Works.
Pioneering fibre-optic leak detection system saves 2 million litres of water a day
A groundbreaking technology trial – which uses Openreach's fibre network to detect leaks in surrounding water pipes – has managed to prevent the loss of 2 megalitres of water – equivalent to the daily use of around 10,000 people, in just three months.
Northumbrian Water celebrates decade of Innovation Festival in July 2026
Northumbrian Water is celebrating ten years of its famous Innovation Festival, as the event returns for 2026 with its biggest spectacular yet.
NI Water awards multi-million pound contract for sludge press maintenance, supply and delivery of spare parts and filter cloths
Northern Ireland Water has awarded a contract for sludge press maintenance, supply and delivery of spare parts and filter cloths with an estimated value of approx £8.3 million (inc VAT).
Anglian Water turns on tap for first section of Strategic Pipeline
Anglian Water’s new Strategic Pipeline has hit a major delivery milestone on the first section of the pipeline, running between Wherstead and Great Horkesley, near Ipswich and Colchester, which will move water to where it’s needed most to secure supplies for Anglian’s growing region.
Submarine Delivery Agency flags up pipeline opportunity for upcoming £78 million tender for valves and actuators
The Submarine Delivery Agency has published a pipeline notice flagging up its intention to go out to tender with a contract for the supply of valves and their actuators and associated support services with a total estimated value of £78 million (inc VAT).
Government publishes policy paper on new powers to direct regulated entities in event of risks to national security
The Government has published a policy paper setting out its proposals for new powers in the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill to direct regulated entities to take necessary and proportionate action in response to imminent or live threats which put UK national security at risk.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
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.
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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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