Affinity Water and Severn Trent get green light to progress to Gate 4 for two joint Strategic Resource Options in RAPID programme
The partnership between Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Drinking Water Inspectorate.has given the go-ahead for two Strategic Resource Option schemes (SROs) where Affinity Water and Severn Trent are the joint solutions owners to proceed to Gate 4 in the RAPID programme.
Average Scottish household water bill to Increase by £42 from April 2026
The Board of Scottish Water has announced that household water and waste water bills will rise by an average of £42 per year from 1st April 2026 – an increase of around £3.50 a month.
Thames Water tenders £6.84 billion contract for construction of reservoir designated as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project
Thames Water has gone out to tender today with a massive £6.84 billion (inc VAT) contract for the construction of the proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) in Oxfordshire - now formally renamed as the White Horse Reservoir.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water extends consultation period for Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has extended the consultation period for its proposed Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy – the company’s largest ever infrastructure project.
Scottish Water confirms 7 preferred bidders to deliver multi-billion pound transformation of water and waste water infrastructure
Scottish Water has announced the preferred bidders for partner companies it will work with to transform Scotland’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment.
Southern Water launches preliminary market engagement for Littlehampton & Medway Water Recycling Plants
Southern Water has launched its preliminary market engagement for two strategic water recycling schemes; the water company is progressing its plans for the Littlehampton and Medway Water Recycling Plants which would enable it to deliver up to 33.4 million litres per day of purified recycled water during drought conditions.
Scottish Water leads way with low carbon concrete pledge
Scottish Water has become the first UK organisation to sign a pledge committing itself to buying a certain amount of low carbon concrete over the next five years, helping pave the way for the development of next generation sustainable construction materials.
Anglian Water seeks supply chain interest in upcoming £1.8 billion AMP8 Major Infrastructure Delivery Framework
Anglian Water has launched an early market engagement exercise seeking supply chain interest for a new AMP8 strategic delivery framework with an estimated total value of £1.8 billion (inc VAT).
Environment Agency reaches new milestone on £33 million Stallingborough flood defence scheme
The third year of construction on a £33 million Environment Agency flood defence scheme has been completed, resulting in 2300 properties being better protected.
Ambiblu CEO - unless the UK water industry embraces new technologies and materials, it will never improve
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing,Yännick van den Nieuwendijk. Managing Director Nordics, UK & Ireland at Amiblu, takes a look at why the UK water industry needs to embrace new technologies and materials, in order to improve.