NI Water to face forensic audit into governance systems
NI Water is set to face a forensic audit into its governance systems - Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has informed the Northern Ireland Assembly that she has commissioned the audit which will be conducted by NICS Internal Audit Services.
Environmental Audit Committee to quiz Climate Change Committee on UK’s progress on climate change mitigation
Tomorrow MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will question the Climate Change Committee (CCC) on whether the UK is making enough progress in reducing emissions and climate change mitigation.
Ofwat consults on proposed new approach to leakage reporting methodology
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed new approach to the methodolgy used by the water companies for reporting leakage.
Scottish DWQR reports drinking water quality in Scotland remains amongst best in the world – but flags up ongoing concerns
The independent Scottish Drinking Water Quality Regulator (DWQR) has published its annual report on public water supplies in Scotland for 2025 – reporting that drinking water quality in Scotland remains amongst the best in the world.
Environment Agency publishes major update to MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment
The Environment Agency has published a major update to the MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment – the scheme has been substantially revised.
Water retail market - Strategic Panel publishes Annual Report 2025/26 and first annual Roadmap progress assessment
The Strategic Panel, the most senior governance group in the non-household water retail market, has published its Annual Report for 2025/26, outlining the work undertaken over the year to support improved outcomes for non-household water customers and drive progress towards a thriving and sustainable non-household water market.
MOSL - Strategic Panel responds to Ofwat’s review of price protections for non-household customers
The Strategic Panel has published its response to Ofwat’s second consultation as part of the 2025-26 Review of Retail Exit Code (REC) protections. The response sets out the need for a customer protection framework that remains fit for purpose as the non-household water retail market continues to mature.
United Utilities welcomes Ofwat's 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
United Utilities has welcomed the publication of Ofwat’s Draft Decision in respect of the 2026 Cost Change re-opener, which supports the substantial majority of the company's first AMP8 Business Plan submission.
RAPID gives go-ahead for continued development of Poole Water Recycling and Transfer project towards planning submission
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has given the go-ahead for the continued development of the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer project towards its formal planning submission.
Ofwat publishes key outputs from Major Water Infrastructure Programme contractor roundtables in spring 2026
Ofwat has published the key findings from two Major Water Infrastructure Programme contractor roundtables held in February and March 2026 - the regulator's Major Projects team convened two roundtable discussions - one with UK-based contractors and one with international contractors.
Government publishes new National Planning Policy Framework
The government has today published the new National Planning Policy Framework setting out the government’s policies for plan-making and for making decisions on development proposals in England and how these are expected to be applied.
Farmers to receive new support in face of prolonged drought including £65 million funding boost
Farmers across England will receive new support to help manage the impact of prolonged dry weather, including a £65 million funding boost, as the government steps up its response to the ongoing drought.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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
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