Ofwat Water Innovation Implementation Programme launches with Challenge to address Regulation 31 capacity constraints
Ofwat has formally launched the Water Innovation Implementation Programme - a new £40 million funded programme of support within Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund, currently being designed by Ofwat and its delivery partners, Isle Utilities and Arup.
Thames Water tenders £192 million AMP8 contract for Facilities Management Services
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for Facilities Management Services worth an estimated £192 million (inc VAT).
United Utilities seeks supply chain interest in upcoming £42 million AMP8 tender for water efficiency services
United Utilities is seeking supply chain interest in an upcoming tender for a water efficiency services contract during AMP8 with an estimated value of £42 million (inc VAT).
NI Water tenders c £284,000 contract for Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription
NI Water has gone out to tender with a contract for Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription with an estimated value of £283,000 (inc VAT).
Thames Water extends procurement deadlines for £522 million AMP8 control and automation framework contract
Thames Water has extended the procurement deadlines for its £522 million (inc VAT) AMP8 control and automation framework contract - the deadline to submit enquiries about the tender is now 6:00pm on 6 March 2026 and the tender submission deadline is now 10:00am on 13 March 2026.
New report says phosporus reduction in English rivers "most likely" due to P removal technologies at water companies' STWs
The Environment Agency and the University of Stirling have published a report on the links between phosphorus concentrations and ecology in English rivers.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in UK
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in the UK, as Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says future energy demand from data centres “remains inherently uncertain”.
Scottish Water unveils final £13.4 billion SR27 business plan for six year investment period 2027-2033
Scottish Water has published its final SR27 business plan for 2027–2033, setting out its proposals to invest £13.4 billion to protect and improve water and wastewater services across Scotland over the next six years.
Uisce Éireann starts work on €49 million upgrade of Nenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann has marked the commencement of works on a complete upgrade of Nenagh Wastewater Treatment plant - the €49 million investment will deliver deliver capacity for the equivalent of 3,000 new homes.
Reservoir storage levels currently 0.6% above average and river flows normal or higher for England, EA report says
Reservoir storage levels currently stand at 92.8% - 0.6% above average and river flows normal or higher for England at this time of year, according to the latest dry weather and drought report from the Environment Agency.
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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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