Scottish Water completes second phase of peatland restoration project at Loch Katrine
Scottish Water has restored another 94 hectares of degrading peatland on the land surrounding Loch Katrine, as part of a project aimed at protecting drinking water quality for its customers in Glasgow.
NI Water – support for farmers delivers results for water quality in Co Armagh
Farmers and landowners across more than 80 hectares of Co Armagh have taken part in a scheme spearheaded by NI Water to improve the quality of raw water in a key Co Armagh catchment which has successfully concluded.
United Utilities starts £48 million AMP8 sewer network upgrade in Moor Pool, Knutsford
United Utilities has started work on a £48 million scheme to upgrade the sewer network in Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford.
Office for Environmental Protection identifies possible failures by DEFRA and EA to comply with key laws on water quality
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has confirmed that it has identified possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency (EA) to comply with the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations, one of the key laws in place to protect and improve the quality of our rivers, lakes and seas.
South East Water lifts precautionary boil water notice for 24,000 customers
On 12th December 2025 South East Water lifted the instruction to boil tap water before use for 24,000 households and businesses in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas with immediate effect.
Public Accounts Committee criticises Government for disappointing response to PAC report on water regulation
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has sharply criticised the Government for “disappointing” responses to the recent PAC report on water regulation.
New Earthwatch Europe report shows Thames river basin has worst water quality in UK
A new report from environmental NGO Earthwatch Europe suggests that the Thames river basin district has the worst water quality in the UK, with 81% of measurements showing unacceptable levels of nutrient pollution, despite the Thames Tideway Tunnel becoming fully operational in February of this year.
Peatland restoration resumes on Dartmoor as South West Water-led Partnership launches new season of work
The South West Peatland Partnership is gearing up to start its 2025/26 peatland restoration season on Dartmoor, continuing work to restore and protect the peat of the globally significant landscape.
Yorkshire Water gets planning approval for £1.4 million wetland at Bellerby treatment works
Yorkshire Water is set to construct a new wetland south of its existing wastewater treatment works in Bellerby, North Yorkshire, after planning was approved by North Yorkshire Council.
Scottish Water progresses research into work on peatland restoration
Researchers at the University of Stirling are working with Scottish Water to gather data to show the impact of the peatland restoration work on water quality and carbon capture
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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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