Office for Environmental Protection announces new investigation into Belfast Lough sewage discharges
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has announced it is investigating the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Utility Regulator over the regulation of sewage discharges into Belfast Lough.
Northumbrian Water to start work on £50m investment to reduce spills from storm overflows at Tweedmouth and Spittal by 2030
A project to identify how Northumbrian Water can improve river and bathing waters in the Berwick-upon-Tweed catchment has been given an early funding boost with Ofwat go-ahead to accelerate around £50 million pounds worth of investment to reduce spills from storm overflows at Tweedmouth and Spittal by 2030.
NI Water to start final phase of £5m project to safeguard century-old Belfast sewers
NI Water is getting ready to start the second and final phase of a £5 million investment to refurbish century-old wastewater infrastructure at Lanyon Quay in Belfast city centre.
Irish Water signs €9 million contract for Rosses Point sewerage scheme upgrade
Irish Water, working in partnership with Sligo County Council, has signed a €9 million contract to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Rosses Point.
Irish Water - wastewater infrastructure investment set to increase to almost €400m in 2020
Irish Water’s investment in wastewater infrastructure is to increase to almost €400 million in 2020 as the amount invested in upgrading wastewater infrastructure matches the investment in drinking water for the first time.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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