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Scottish Water completes first phase of major peatland restoration project at Loch Katrine

Scottish Water has completed work on the first phase of a major 400-hectare peat restoration project at Loch Katrine, aimed at protecting the water...

Uisce Éireann breaks ground on €6.5 million Macroom Water Treatment Plant upgrade

A new chapter begins for Macroom’s water infrastructure as Uisce Éireann breaks ground on a €6.5 million upgrade to the Water Treatment Plant which...

Welsh Water declares ‘Developing Drought’ status for Mid and South Ceredigion

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has declared ‘Developing Drought’ status for the area served by the Mid and South Ceredigion water network, due to the...

Plans for Thames Water’s rescue submitted to Ofwat, but with demands attached

Plans for Thames Water's rescue have been submitted to Ofwat amidst yet another week of controversy for the UK's largest water company. Following the news...

Scotland’s largest waste water pumping station gets £478,000 solar boost

Scotland’s largest waste water pumping station is now partly powered by renewable energy, after work was completed on a £478,000 solar power scheme. The Scottish...

Anglian Water set to boost drought resilience along strategic pipeline with 260 kilometres of new ‘interconnector’ pipes

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) has officially signed an agreement with Anglian Water to deliver the next phase of pipeline as part of its...

Thames Water presents progress to enhance River Chess following £3 million investment since 2020 

Funded by Thames Water, the River Chess Smarter Water Catchment was established in 2020 and is delivered by a mix of partners from statutory...

Anglian Water responds to bonus ban saying it fully supports financial reward being tightly linked to company performance

Anglian Water has responded to the government's new ban on bonuses for water company executives, saying it fully supports financial reward being tightly linked...

Welsh Water invests record amount of £629m in its water and wastewater networks

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water invested a record £629 million in its network, a 31% year-on-year increase to maintain and improve its assets, according to...

Water company trials innovative new technology in UK first

Northumbrian Water (NW) is the first water company in the UK to trial an innovative pipe cleaning technology - Comprex Impulse Cleaning. To explore the...

Solar scheme set to help power Gorbals water pumps

A £636,000 solar project which will help pump water to thousands of customers in South Ayrshire is now complete. The scheme, which will help save...

Major upgrade at Burnley wastewater treatment works is almost complete

A £77 million project to upgrade Burnley Wastewater Treatment Works is nearing completion. As part of its commitment to improving river quality, United Utilities has...

Pennon Group reports revenue up but profit down after “demanding year”

Pennon Group PLC has published its full-year financial results for 2024/25. The results appear to reflect what Group Chief Executive Officer, Susan Davy, calls...

KKR pulls out of Thames Water deal

US private equity firm, KKR, has announced today it is pulling out of plans to buy the country's largest water company, Thames Water. KKR had...

£200 million pound injection into South East Water

South East Water has confirmed a £200m equity injection from its owners was made last month to further strengthen its financial resilience. The water company...

Storing up a boost to river life in south Gloucestershire

A £5 million investment to help protect water quality in the River Frome in south Gloucestershire has been completed on schedule. The final touches to...

New treated water reservoir and pump station in Jurby, Isle of Man

Manx Utilities is set to construct a new 0.75 million litre potable water service reservoir and pump station in Jurby, located in the north-west...

Southern Water finalises long-term water supply plan

Southern Water has published its Final Draft Water Resources Management Plan, which sets out the water company we will provide secure and reliable water...

South West Water halves storm overflow spills in North Molton

South West Water halved storm overflow spills in North Molton last year after adding new storm water storage to its local wastewater treatment works. North...

Welsh Water call for “less concrete, more nature” to drive river improvements

Welsh Water have called for less concrete and chemicals to be used in the drive to improve river water quality, with more emphasis on...

Vital London drought resilience project advances as Thames Water seeks tunnelling contractors

Thames Water has issued a tender notice for the tunnelling and connection works required for its London drought resilience project. The Teddington Direct River...

Affinity Water’s pioneering testing method recognised by UK experts

Affinity Water has become the first water laboratory in the UK to develop and establish an advanced method for detecting total cyanide in drinking...

Anglian Water announces £500m shareholder equity injection

Anglian Water has announced that its shareholders have provided unconditional and legally binding commitments to inject £500m into the Anglian Water Group, pro-rata to...

£4m project to reduce storm discharges in Brawby underway

Yorkshire Water has begun work to reduce discharges to the river Seven from the storm overflow at Brawby Wastewater Treatment Works, North Yorkshire, as...

Unlocking a new source of clean hydrogen from UK wastewater

A first-of-its-kind project to use gas from sewage waste to produce clean hydrogen is being delivered at United Utilities’ largest wastewater treatment works in...

Uisce Éireann invests further €30 million in Leixlip Water Treatment Plant upgrade

Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, has announced a significant investment of a further €30 million in the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to safeguard...

Scottish Water sets out 25 year plan to ensure the country’s water and waste water services remain sustainable

The future of Scotland’s water has been set out in a new strategic plan published by Scottish Water, the nation's publicly owned water company. Following...

IES Utilities Group secures place on Wessex Water’s £65 Million Civils Support Framework

IES Utilities Group has announced its successful appointment to Wessex Water’s newly established £65 million Civils Support Framework, selected to support the delivery of...

Thames Water supports first London Surface Water Strategy to lead the way in making London resilient to flooding

Partners across London have joined forces to take action in making the capital more resilient to flooding from surface water, publishing the first London...

Affinity Water’s innovative tariff trial delivers promising results for customers and the environment

An innovative tariff trial led by Affinity Water is showing strong early results in reducing customer bills and cutting water usage, a dual win...

Work set to make Kent roads greener to reduce storm overflows

A road in Kent is the first one in the county that will be transformed as part of work to reduce storm overflows. Due to...

Thames Water invests £5.1m in Biggin Hill water network to reduce leakage and future-proof supply

Thames Water is carrying out a £5.1m investment programme in Biggin Hill, South London, where 3.9km of pipe will be replaced to reduce leaks...

Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs included in Wales list of designated bathing waters for the 2025 season

Welsh Government has announced that Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs has been included in its list of 112 designated bathing waters in Wales.  Huw Irranca-Davies MS,...

Anglian Water ringfences over £80 million in investment pot to improve bathing water quality

As the UK's bathing water season starts, Anglian Water has announced it is kickstarting its latest tranche of investment to protect and improve bathing...

Thames Water’s Banbury sewage treatment works set to increase capacity by 84%

Thames Water is carrying out a £14.7 million upgrade at Banbury STW. The upgrade is expected to be completed by 2029 and will expand the...

£330k investment at Wharncliffe treatment works to improve performance

A £330k project to reduce storm discharges from Wharncliffe Side sewage treatment works (STW) flowing into the river Don has begun. Contract partners, Galliford Try,...

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