Wastewater holds the potential to provide a head start on the next pandemic
Arup’s Olivia Bailey, Digital Water Consultant and Project Manager for Wastewater for Health, explores how monitoring biomarkers in wastewater has the potential to be the “canary in the coalmine” to provide an indication of human health for any future pandemic.
Ofwat announces 0.49% price cap increase for business retail customers
Ofwat has announced its decision to temporarily increase price caps in the business retail market by 0.49% - the decision does not affect household customers.
Affinity Water offers help to customers struggling to pay water bills
With cold weather predicted, Affinity Water is offering help to its customers if they are struggling to pay their water bills.
National Infrastructure Commission - post-Covid infrastructure decisions should look beyond short term projections
Analysing a range of scenarios for how the use of public transport, broadband networks and utilities might change as a result of Covid-19 and regularly reviewing which trends seem to be playing out is the best way of avoiding policy paralysis in the face of huge uncertainties, according to the National Infrastructure Commission.
Ofwat launches #ListenCareShare to understand customers' experience in pandemic
Ofwat is today opening a conversation with the water sector and beyond to listen, care and share, to help make sure that customers across the country are getting what they need from their water company.
Ofwat consults on proposals to allow Tideway to pass increased costs from Covid-related impacts on to customers
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on proposals to allow Tideway to pass a proportion of increased costs in the order of £200 million from Covid-related impacts on to customers.
Green recovery - Severn Trent sets out plans for £730m+ investment package
Severn Trent has set out its plans for a package over £730 million of investments as part of the Green Recovery - if approved, the company expects to start work on the new investments within a matter of weeks of getting the go-ahead.
Northumbrian Water launch industry first COVID19 test pilot for critical work teams
Northumbrian Water has become the first water company in England and Wales to launch its own COVID-19 rapid testing programme with its employees.
Report says potential economic impacts of COVID-19 on water sector include significant increases in household and per capita consumption
A new report that explores the potential economic impacts Covid-19 might have on the water sector in England and Wales has flagged up a significant increase in household consumption between April-July 2020 and a material increase in per capita consumption (PCC).
Retail market - Ofwat consults on impacts of Covid-19 restrictions on meter reading capabilities
Ofwat has launched a new consultation in response to an urgent proposal from Castle Water to make changes to the Customer Protection Code of Practice (CPCoP) in light of current and evolving Covid-19 restrictions.
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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
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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