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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...
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NI Fiscal Council says Northern Ireland’s water and sewerage needs greater investment, even if it’s “politically unpalatable”

A new report by the NI Fiscal Council highlights a growing crisis in the provision of water and sewerage services in Northern Ireland. The report...
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Government to legislate for High Seas Treaty by end of year

The Government will introduce a bill to enable ratification of the High Seas Treaty designed to protect marine life around the globe by the...
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Engineering construction workforce in water sector to grow by almost 50%

New research has revealed that the water treatment workforce within the engineering construction industry (ECI) could increase by 48% in the next five years. The...
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ELIQUO HYDROK strengthens Executive team in preparation for further growth

Leading water engineering solutions company, ELIQUO HYDROK, has announced the appointment of Matt Down as Managing Director, working jointly with current Managing Director, Peter...
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New board appointment at Business Stream

A highly experienced business leader is set to bolster one of the UK’s largest water retailers with her appointment as a Non-Executive Director. Kate Allum...
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DEVELON unveils new electric excavators, premiering first model at TKD

Develon, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, is introducing a new range of electric excavators aimed at supporting the transition to cleaner, quieter and...
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Dunball Sluice £9.7 million upgrade completed 

A £9.7million project has given Dunball Sluice another 25 years of operational life, helping to better protect properties, businesses and internationally important habitats across...
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Thames Water admits to £18.5m bonus payments despite new rules

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has published a response from Sir Adrian Montague, Chair of Thames Water, which discloses that bonus payments...
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Consultation launched on Northern Ireland Climate Adaptation Programme

Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched an eight week public consultation to seek views on the draft Third...
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Veolia’s technologies set to transform wastewater into resources at historic Belgian brewery

Veolia Water Technologies has been chosen by the Omer Vander Ghinste Brewery for the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) at its historic...
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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...
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Public Sewer Services rebrands to PSS Utilities

Specialist utilities infrastructure company, Public Sewer Services, part of the Adler & Allan Group, has announced it is rebranding to PSS Utilities. The company says...
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Lustrum Beck project to boost wildlife and water quality begins

Wildlife and water quality at Lustrum Beck in Stockton-on-Tees will be given a much-needed boost as work begins on a significant project to enhance...
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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...
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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...
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Affinity Water secures Fair Tax Mark accreditation for a seventh consecutive year

Affinity Water has once again been recognised for its commitment to responsible tax conduct, securing the Fair Tax Mark accreditation for a seventh consecutive...
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Water sector regulation to be scrutinised by Public Accounts Committee

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will hold an evidence session on regulating the water sector at 3.30pm today (Monday 9 June, 2025). Consumer trust in...
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Philip Duffy writes to Ofwat regarding water industry category 1 incidents in relation to performance related pay rules

The Environment Agency's Chief Executive, Philip Duffy, has written to Ofwat regarding water industry category 1 incidents in 2024, in relation to performance related...
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European Commission launches strategy to enhance water security for people, economy and environment

The European Commission has announced the adoption of the European Water Resilience Strategy which sets out a common European vision for water resilience. The aim...
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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...
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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...
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Towards environmentally-friendly phosphorous management – Richard Clarke, Programme Manager (Engineering Innovation), United Utilities

In this Water Vlog, Richard Clarke, Programme Manager (Engineering Innovation), United Utilities, discusses the alternative approaches to phosphorus removal on rural wastewater treatment works...
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First ever Wild Summit heads to Bristol: New national gathering to supercharge UK nature recovery

This autumn, a bold new event will bring together people from across the nature and climate movement to focus on urgent environmental goals.   The...
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UK’s first micropollutant removal plants using ozone technology go live

New wastewater treatment facilities designed and built by Curio Water will help to clean bathing waters, as part of Severn Trent’s Green Recovery Plan,...
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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...
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Government’s new law sees unfair bonuses banned for six water companies with immediate effect

Bonuses have been banned for senior executives at six water companies, as new measures in the Water (Special Measures) Act come into force today...
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National Drought Group meets after driest spring in 132 years

The Environment Agency convened a National Drought Group meeting yesterday (5 June 2025) to discuss the latest outlook and hear from water companies about...
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Relief in the west of Scotland, but water scarcity risk remains in the east

Despite recent heavy rain, Scotland's long-term water scarcity pressures remain after one of the driest starts to the year for decades. The latest water scarcity...
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Defra launches consultation on flood and coastal erosion funding rules

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation on flood and coastal erosion funding rules. 6.3 million homes and businesses in...
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Innovation conference marks ‘new era’ of ideas to meet Welsh Water’s challenges

Welsh Water has hosted its annual innovation conference looking ahead to the next five years of investment where customers, regulators and the wider industry...
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NI Water comes out top in GIS Awards

NI Water is marking the success of the Annual Esri Ireland GIS awards where the company came out on top in the Data Management...
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Cost of water could hit $1.5 trillion a year as droughts and floods become more extreme

The intensity of water-related crises has increased three-fold since 2013 and could cost trillions of dollars to manage, according to a new report from...
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National Flood School launches first-ever interactive training course for property claims handlers

The National Flood School has announced the launch of its first-ever interactive video training course, which it says will bring flexible, on-demand flood and...
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Wessex Water marks World Environment Day by revealing new partnership funding to support organisations committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity and aquatic habitats

Wessex Water has marked World Environment Day (5 June) by revealing new partnership funding to support organisations committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity and...
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Northumbrian Water agrees to pay £15.7m enforcement package following Ofwat wastewater investigation

Ofwat has concluded its investigation into Northumbrian Water securing an enforcement package of £15.7m to be paid by the wastewater company and their shareholders,...
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