Ofwat sets out AI adoption plan for the water sector during transition
Ofwat has published an AI adoption plan for the water sector during the transition to the new regulators, saying given the pace of development and adoption of AI systems and the potential risks and benefits for the water industry in England and Wales, "we consider that this work should not wait until the new regulators are established.”
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme wins national award for outstanding use of digital innovation
The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme has received national recognition at the Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2026, with design partner AtkinsRéalis winning the Digital Excellence category for its innovative work during the scheme’s detailed design phase.
Yorkshire Water to start work on £73.5 million investment to improve Rotherham’s rivers
Yorkshire Water is starting work this week on the first of 27 projects, totalling an investment of £73.5 million in the Rotherham area to reduce sewer discharges into watercourses across the region, with a new storm overflow project at Lord Street.
Wessex Water to start work on River Anton enhancement in Andover
Wessex Water is starting work today on the next phase of river enhancement works for the River Anton along Western Avenue in Andover.
Scottish Water Horizons - can Scotland support more data centres?
In a blog posted by Scottish Water, Colin Lindsay, Developer Services Manager at Scottish Water Horizons says that locating data centres in the right place is key to ensuring they are sustainable in terms of water resilience and wider infrastructure capacity.
Thames Water tenders £70 million AMP8 framework contract for digester inspection and refurbishment works
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a wide-ranging AMP8 framework contract for digester inspection and refurbishment works with an indicative total estimated value of £70 million including VAT.
Millions unaware of available support with household bills as debt to water and energy companies climbs over £7 billion, NAO finds
According to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO), millions of people are missing out on support for essential bills, including water, energy and broadband, as debt to water and energy companies climbs over £7 billion.
South West Water extends Kier contract with c.£140 million AMP8 Network Services Alliance extension
Kier is set to continue delivering vital maintenance and improvements across South West Water’s operational region over the next two years, following an extension to its role on the Network Services Alliance (NSA).
Mining Remediation Authority signs new mine water heat deal with wine giant
Lanchester Wines, the first private business to use mine water heat in Great Britain, has signed a new access agreement with the Mining Remediation Authority.
Glas Cymru and subsidiary company Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water announce new Board appointments
Glas Cymru (and its subsidiary company Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water) has announced the appointment of Mick Jeavons as a new Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, alongside the appointment of David Staziker as a Non-Executive Director.
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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
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