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Water reuse — the recycling of treated wastewater for beneficial applications — is emerging as a critical solution for U.S. utilities, municipalities, and industries seeking resilient water supply strategies.
According to Bluefield Research’s new Insight Report: U.S. Municipal Water Reuse – Market Trends and Forecasts, 2025–2035, capital expenditure on municipal reuse infrastructure is projected to reach US$47.1 billion between 2025 and 2035. The largest share of this investment will go towards advanced treatment technologies (42.3%), followed by conveyance networks (40.4%) and engineering and design (12.4%).
More than 600 projects are currently in planning or execution, driven by evolving state policies, shifting water demands, and technological advancements.
Potable reuse projects are expected to represent 37% of new reuse capacity by 2035, with associated capital expenditure exceeding US$19.9 billion. States such as Colorado, California, Florida, and Arizona have already enacted regulations supporting direct potable reuse (DPR), while New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, and Nevada are exploring pilot programmes and new guidelines.
Megan Bondar, analyst at Bluefield Research, noted: “While irrigation applications make up the foundational use for water reuse, large potable reuse projects such as the Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County and the SWIFT project in Virginia are showcasing a change in receptiveness among municipal decision makers.”
California’s reuse capacity is expected to surpass Florida’s within the next decade, accounting for 41% of national additions. Colorado, Texas, and Florida will collectively contribute 45%, driven by population growth and groundwater depletion.
“The Midwest and several East Coast states, including Virginia, New York, and New Jersey, are also adopting reuse,” said Bondar. “While Western projects are largely driven by drought resilience, Eastern initiatives tend to focus on improving water quality and reducing saltwater intrusion.”
Industrial demand is emerging as a key driver, particularly in high-stress regions such as New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada. Data centre operators are becoming significant participants in municipal reuse partnerships — for example, Loudoun Water in Virginia supplies more than 800 million gallons of reclaimed water annually through a dedicated 20-mile network to support data centres.
“On paper, it makes strategic sense for industrial facilities to source treated water directly from wastewater utilities — treated water that would otherwise be discharged into rivers or other surface waters,” said Bondar. “That said, execution is often complex, with multi-stakeholder coordination creating hurdles to project completion.”
As policy, technology, and industrial demand align, water reuse is expected to move from the margins to the mainstream, defining the next chapter of sustainable water management in the U.S.
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Texas Voters Approve $20 Billion Investment In Water Infrastructure Upgrades(UI) — Texas voters have approved a $20 billion statewide investment to modernize water infrastructure, repair aging systems, and expand future water supplies under Proposition 4 — one of the largest water funding measures in state history.
The ballot initiative establishes $1 billion in annual funding for the next 20 years, supporting new supply projects, pipeline and treatment plant upgrades, and conservation technology across both rural and urban communities.
“Texas can’t afford to waste water — or time,” said Jennifer Walker, special advisor to the National Wildlife Federation’s Action Fund. “Investing in our water infrastructure now means fewer leaks, safer drinking water, conservation of natural resources, and a stronger economy that can support families and communities for decades. Today’s vote shows that Texans across the political spectrum understand the stakes and are ready to invest in solutions that will protect our water for generations.”
The measure gained strong bipartisan support, with backing from utilities, conservation groups, and business leaders who cited the state’s growing population and frequent droughts as critical motivators.
“Water isn’t just about turning on the tap. It’s about healthy rivers and wetlands, thriving wildlife habitats, and resilient ecosystems that support Texas’ outdoor heritage,” said Vanessa Puig-Williams, senior director of the Environmental Defense Fund’s Texas Water Program. “Our campaign brought together state leaders across the political spectrum along with urban and rural voices — all united around the common-sense need to secure Texas’ water future.”
The funding will help communities replace aging pipes, repair treatment plants, and build new systems to reduce leaks and increase drought resilience. Texas’s population is projected to nearly double by 2050, putting additional pressure on existing infrastructure.
Environmental Defense Fund Action and the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund jointly invested $700,000 in outreach and education to build support for the measure, which they describe as a “turning point” for Texas water security.
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Scottish Water Completes Record £235 Million Investment In Water Services For One Million CustomersThe completion of the £235 million investment, which provides two-way connection between the drinking water networks in the Greater Glasgow area, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire, significantly boosts security of supply to hundreds of thousands of households.
The new connected system will substantially improve operational resilience and, in the event of an issue such as a burst trunk water main, enable tens of millions of litres of water to be transferred in either direction and minimise the impact of the burst on customers.
The investment has included the installation of 30 miles of new water mains in Ayrshire and 7.5 miles of new mains in south-west Glasgow and the construction of a new pumping station in the Ibrox area of the city.
Welcoming delivery of the investment, Rob Mustard, Scottish Water’s Director of Capital Investment at the publicly-owned company, said:
“This is a massive boost for the west of Scotland. It means the water network is more robust, enabling more secure delivery of tens of millions of litres of drinking water to homes.
“It allows us to respond more quickly to operational issues such as mains bursts, ensuring people continue to have access to Scotland’s world-class drinking water when they need it.”
The investment included the installation of 30 miles of new water mains in Ayrshire and 7.5 miles of new mains in south-west Glasgow and the construction of a new pumping station in the Ibrox area of the city.
Photo: Water supply, Loch Katrine, Katrine Aqueduct
The connecting of the two systems – creating one big water network stretching from Loch Bradan in South Ayrshire to Loch Katrine almost 100 miles away in west Stirlingshire – boosts Scottish Water’s ability to move water between different parts of the country.
Rob Mustard added:
“We have significantly improved and future-proofed services for customers and this aligns with Scottish Water’s Long-Term Strategy which sets out a comprehensive approach that aims to ensure the country’s water and waste water services remain sustainable, resilient and affordable into the future.
“This investment by Scottish Water in the water networks in the west of Scotland is essential to increase resilience, ensuring Scottish Water can respond quickly to any unforeseen events and continue to supply its customers with high quality drinking water.”
Gillian Martin Climate Action Secretary commented:
“This investment by Scottish Water in the water networks in the west of Scotland is essential to increase resilience, ensuring Scottish Water can respond quickly to any unforeseen events and continue to supply its customers with high quality drinking water.
“It is good example of why this government is committed to the public ownership of our water industry – as all profits go back into improving the service for customers, never to shareholders.”
The major infrastructure improvements have provided a two-way water supply between the Milngavie Water Treatment Works (WTW) system, which provides water for more than 700,000 people across much of the Greater Glasgow area, and the Bradan WTW system which supplies more than 200,000 customers across much of Ayrshire. They will also benefit almost 50,000 customers in East Renfrewshire.
The third and final phase of an overall investment which started in 2015, involved the installation of almost eight miles of new water mains in south-west Glasgow, running from Ibrox to a reservoir storage tank in the Parkhouse/Darnley area.
The final phase of the work in Glasgow, which started in 2021, followed massive investment in two earlier phases which involved the installation of more than 30 miles of water mains in Ayrshire.
The Glasgow phase over the past four years included the construction of four tunnels including one under the M8 motorway and the Glasgow-Ayr railway line, which pupils from nearby Ibrox Primary School helped us launch.
The Ayrshire phases included the construction of about 30 miles of new strategic water mains in Ayrshire, including over Fenwick Moor.
Scottish Water diverted a short stretch of the Craufurdland Water near Kilmarnock in 2017 to enable it to install the water main beneath the river bed.
Water going south: A new pumping station was built in Broomloan Road, Ibrox, near Ibrox football stadium, and will push water to another pumping station in Parkhouse/Darnley for distribution southwards to Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire.
Water going north: Water from the Bradan WTW will be pushed north to the Milngavie WTW supply zone in Glasgow via pumps east of Kilmarnock.
The water company has moved from a position with Bradan WTW at one end of a long trunk main network to now having Milngavie WTW at the other end. In the event of a major burst water main on the network the main can now be shut down for repair at the burst and water fed from both ends. There might still be some disruption but it will be much smaller and much more limited in duration.
The investment, delivered for Scottish Water by its alliance partners Caledonia Water Alliance, involved the use of innovative construction materials to reduce carbon emissions and power requirements.
Solar panels will also offset the power demands at the new Ibrox pumping station, with the new mains using gravity to reduce power use by 60%. The investment included a solar project to help save 78 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent each year after 793 roof and ground mounted solar panels were installed at the pumping station in the Parkhouse/Darnley area, as well as on top of a neighbouring tank.
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04 November 20255 min readScottish Water Completes Record £235 Million Investment In Water Services For One Million Customers
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U.S. Water Reuse Boom To Fuel $47 Billion In Infrastructure Spending Through 2035BOSTON (UI) — Water reuse projects across the United States are projected to drive nearly $47.1 billion in infrastructure investment through 2035, according to a new market report from Bluefield Research.
The report, U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2025–2035, highlights growing momentum for recycling treated wastewater as communities seek resilient and sustainable water supplies. Roughly 42% of the projected spending will go toward advanced treatment technologies, while conveyance pipelines—often referred to as “purple pipes”—and engineering design work will account for another 52%.
More than 600 projects are currently in planning or development nationwide, supported by new state-level regulations and changing water demands across urban, agricultural, and industrial sectors.
By 2035, potable reuse systems—where treated water is purified for drinking—are expected to represent 37% of new reuse capacity, worth about $19.9 billion. States such as California, Florida, Colorado, and Arizona have already adopted direct potable reuse regulations, while New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, and Nevada are pursuing pilot projects.
“Irrigation applications make up the foundational application for water reuse,” said Bluefield analyst Megan Bondar. “Large potable reuse projects such as the Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County, California, and the SWIFT project in Virginia’s Hampton Roads Sanitation District are showcasing a change in receptiveness among municipal decision makers.”
The report identifies California, Texas, Florida, and Colorado as key growth markets, together accounting for more than 85% of upcoming reuse capacity. While western states remain dominant, Bluefield said momentum is shifting eastward as projects in Virginia, New York, and New Jersey aim to combat saltwater intrusion and improve water quality.
Industrial reuse is also emerging as a major growth driver, particularly among data center operators in regions such as Virginia’s Loudoun County, where reclaimed water networks already deliver more than 800 million gallons annually.
Bondar added, “It makes strategic sense for industrial facilities to source treated water directly from wastewater utilities—treated water that would otherwise be discharged into rivers or other surface waters.”
As policy, technology, and industrial demand align, Bluefield expects water reuse to move from a niche solution to a mainstream component of the nation’s long-term water strategy.
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04 November 20252 min readU.S. Water Reuse Boom To Fuel $47 Billion In Infrastructure Spending Through 2035
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Water Reuse To Drive Us$47.1 Billion In U.S. Infrastructure Investment By 2035Water reuse — the recycling of treated wastewater for beneficial applications — is emerging as a critical solution for U.S. utilities, municipalities, and industries seeking resilient water supply strategies.
According to Bluefield Research’s new Insight Report: U.S. Municipal Water Reuse – Market Trends and Forecasts, 2025–2035, capital expenditure on municipal reuse infrastructure is projected to reach US$47.1 billion between 2025 and 2035. The largest share of this investment will go towards advanced treatment technologies (42.3%), followed by conveyance networks (40.4%) and engineering and design (12.4%).
More than 600 projects are currently in planning or execution, driven by evolving state policies, shifting water demands, and technological advancements.
Potable reuse projects are expected to represent 37% of new reuse capacity by 2035, with associated capital expenditure exceeding US$19.9 billion. States such as Colorado, California, Florida, and Arizona have already enacted regulations supporting direct potable reuse (DPR), while New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, and Nevada are exploring pilot programmes and new guidelines.
Megan Bondar, analyst at Bluefield Research, noted: “While irrigation applications make up the foundational use for water reuse, large potable reuse projects such as the Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County and the SWIFT project in Virginia are showcasing a change in receptiveness among municipal decision makers.”
California’s reuse capacity is expected to surpass Florida’s within the next decade, accounting for 41% of national additions. Colorado, Texas, and Florida will collectively contribute 45%, driven by population growth and groundwater depletion.
“The Midwest and several East Coast states, including Virginia, New York, and New Jersey, are also adopting reuse,” said Bondar. “While Western projects are largely driven by drought resilience, Eastern initiatives tend to focus on improving water quality and reducing saltwater intrusion.”
Industrial demand is emerging as a key driver, particularly in high-stress regions such as New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada. Data centre operators are becoming significant participants in municipal reuse partnerships — for example, Loudoun Water in Virginia supplies more than 800 million gallons of reclaimed water annually through a dedicated 20-mile network to support data centres.
“On paper, it makes strategic sense for industrial facilities to source treated water directly from wastewater utilities — treated water that would otherwise be discharged into rivers or other surface waters,” said Bondar. “That said, execution is often complex, with multi-stakeholder coordination creating hurdles to project completion.”
As policy, technology, and industrial demand align, water reuse is expected to move from the margins to the mainstream, defining the next chapter of sustainable water management in the U.S.
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Unlocking 25.5 Billion Litres Of Water In Central TasmaniaThe Northern Midlands irrigation scheme in Tasmania continues to notch milestones, with more than 100km of pipeline complete.
Once finished, this pipeline will deliver water to nearly 9000 hectares of farmland, providing access to 25.5 billion litres of water for local farmers.
The Poatine and Valleyfield pump stations will see complementary works undertaken on balance tanks continue into early next year, while key infrastructure works have been completed at the Poatina buffer dam – another important asset in ensuring water security for the Northern Midlands.
The irrigation scheme, which is set to deliver water from summer 2026, is already providing flow-on benefits, with local farms planning to expand their businesses, ink new crop and livestock contracts and bring on more workers.
The scheme itself has created 150 jobs during the construction phase.
“The Northern Midlands irrigation scheme is powering ahead, delivering local jobs in the short term for construction, and the long-term on the land,” Federal Minister for the Environment and Water Murray Watt said.
“We’re pleased to be helping to secure long term water supply for Tasmanian farmers, with $108 million invested by the Albanese Government through the National Water Grid to bring this program to life.”
Tasmanian Minister for Primary Industries and Water Gavin Pearce said the scheme was a “transformative project” for local farmers.
“We’ve invested more than $72 million in this project, highlighting our ongoing commitment to deliver the water security our farmers need to invest and grow,” he said.
The Northern Midlands irrigation scheme accompanies a $2 billion investment TasWater is carrying out to deliver water and sewerage upgrades across the state.
This will see the standardisation of water infrastructure across Tasmania, including water treatment plants and the construction of new pump stations.
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Consultation Starts On First Part Of 70Km Cambridgeshire To Suffolk Water ‘Interconnector’Anglian Water and Cambridge Water have opened a public consultation on plans for a major new pipeline intended to bolster supplies to Cambridge and surrounding areas.
The proposed “interconnector” would carry water from Grafham Reservoir to the Rede area of Suffolk and west Cambridgeshire. The overall scheme envisages a roughly 70km strategic pipeline delivered in stages, with an initial 28km section running from Grafham to Cambridge being put forward first. The first is a transfer of water from Anglian Water’s Grafham reservoir, which will potentially deliver 26M litres of water a day into Cambridge Water’s region.
A later phase would include a spur to feed the city itself and a further extension into Suffolk, delivered solely by Anglian Water.
The consultation is for the initial 28km section. It started on 27 October and runs to 21 December 2025. It shows proposed routes and timetables and give residents an opportunity to question the project team before any formal planning application is submitted. Anglian Water and Cambridge Water say they will hold a series of events and make detailed maps, timelines and FAQs available to local communities.
Delivery of the Anglian Water elements of the pipeline will be led by the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA), a consortium made up of contractors Costain, Farrans, Jacobs and Mott MacDonald Bentley, working alongside Cambridge Water.
The Cambridge-to-Rede section is due to be taken forward by Anglian Water at a later date. Ofwat accepted a £266M allowance in the utility company’s PR24 determination for the full 70km scheme, though this does not include Cambridge Water’s contribution for the first section.
Local reaction to the announcement is likely to focus on route choice, environmental impacts and disruption during construction. Large-diameter trunk mains can affect farmland, habitats and transport routes, so the consultation will be closely watched by parish councils, landowners and conservation groups keen to see detailed environmental assessments and mitigation measures.
The scheme sits against a backdrop of rising demand in the Cambridge and wider East of England area driven by population growth and new housing developments, and a series of dry winters that have renewed debate about long-term water security across England. Water companies are under increasing regulatory pressure to reduce the risk of shortages while meeting environmental obligations, and major interconnectors and new storage have become central elements of regional strategies to balance supply and demand.
If the proposals progress, the project will require planning consents and environmental approvals before construction can begin. The staged approach means that communities along the initial Grafham–Cambridge route will be the first to see detailed plans and potential impacts.
Anglian Water is also advancing other supply resilience work in the region. The Grafham–Cambridge interconnector forms part of its capital investment plans for the 2025–30 regulatory period (AMP8), which include new reservoirs and desalination capacity to tackle the long-term challenge of securing supply in the East of England – widely regarded as one of the driest parts of the country. The company is concurrently consulting on a separate reservoir proposal in the Cambridgeshire Fens until 10 December 2025.
Anglian Water director of water services Ian Rule said: “After the driest spring and summer since 1976, we’re seeing the harsh impacts of climate change on our region first-hand. In addition, the East of England is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, with 720,000 new residents expected by 2043. We’re acting now to ensure that, together with Cambridge Water, we can supply our region with clean, reliable water and strengthen local resilience to reduce the number of homes and businesses that rely on a single water source.”
Cambridge Water strategy and regulation director Caroline Cooper said: “This project has the potential to deliver 26M litres of water into our region every day. This much-needed interconnector will help us unlock a more sustainable future and ensure we continue to deliver a reliable water supply to our customers, enable the area’s growth ambition, relieve the pressure of abstraction on our underground aquifers, and retain more water for the environment and our local chalk streams.”
Anglian Water MD major infrastructure delivery Andy Alder said: “This is a pivotal project for our AMP8 infrastructure delivery in securing the supply of water in Cambridge, but it must be delivered in the right way. That includes ensuring that residents along the route have an opportunity to learn about the work we’re proposing and share their views during the planning process. We welcome contributions and feedback.
“As well as our communities, our environment is at the forefront of this project, too. We have already undertaken ecological surveys and adapted our plans to protect the wildlife along the route. Importantly, we’re making plans to move water using a new interconnecting pipeline to reduce the amount of water we need to take from the environment to supply customers’ taps in Cambridgeshire.”
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30 October 20255 min readConsultation Starts On First Part Of 70Km Cambridgeshire To Suffolk Water ‘Interconnector’
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Thames Water Launches Statutory Consultation On Proposed New 150 Billion Litre Oxfordshire ReservoirWith a 150 billion litre capacity, the South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) would be situated near Abingdon, providing up to 271 mega litres of water per day during drought.
Image: illustration of the proposed new reservoir in Oxfordshire
The public consultation will run for 11 weeks, from 28 October 2025 to 13 January 2026, providing a formal opportunity for people to share their views and to help shape plans. Seven in-person and two online events will take place throughout November, where communities can meet Thames Water’s team of experts to find out more and ask questions.
The consultation represents a critical step for the project, with responses directly informing the application planning consent via a Development Consent Order whichThames Water will submit to Government in Autumn 2026. Should consent be granted, water would be available for use from 2040.
The consultation follows the hottest summer on UK record and England’s driest spring in over 100 years, underpinning the urgent need for new water infrastructure.
Leonie Dubois, Head of Engagement, Land and Consents at the water company said:
“The need for this reservoir has never been more urgent. Year after year, we're witnessing more frequent droughts and prolonged dry spells across the UK, and this summer was no exception.
“Our proposed reservoir is one of the most vital infrastructure projects in the country. It will safeguard water supply for millions of people across the South East, including local communities, protecting our precious rivers and groundwater sources in the process.
“The statutory consultation is the most significant milestone in our reservoir journey to date. Public feedback will shape our application for planning consent, which we will submit to Government next year. I’d encourage everyone to look at our latest plans, attend our events and speak to the team to see what the reservoir means for them.”
Climate change is already affecting water supply. Despite recent rainfall, millions of Thames Water customers remain under a hosepipe ban as the environment recovers from the effects of prolonged dry weather.
As demand grows and more extreme weather continues, a new place to store water will be essential. In the last decade, the number of water customers Thames Water serves increased by 1 million, to over 10 million and the company forecasts a further 2 million customers by 2050.
While the water utility has committed to halving leakage in the next 25 years and plans to roll out over a million more smart meters in the next five years, Thames Water says this alone will not be enough. Without new infrastructure, the company anticipates a shortfall of 1 billion litres of water each day by 2050.
Thames Water is encouraging anyone with an interest in the project to attend one of the seven in-person or two virtual events taking place during November.
To find details of the events click here.
People can have their say on the project by giving written feedback in one of the following ways:
Fill in the online feedback form available at the consultation website
Emailing the dedicated consultation response email address at
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Filling in one of the printed feedback forms and posting it free of charge to FREEPOST SESRO CONSULTATION. Feedback forms will be available to collect from public information events, from various locations within the community or by requesting that one to be posted by the project team. Pre-addressed envelopes are available where there are printed feedback forms. No stamp is needed.
Deadline for the receipt of all responses in writing is11.59pm on 13 January 2026.
Click here to visit the SESRO website.
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29 October 20254 min readThames Water Launches Statutory Consultation On Proposed New 150 Billion Litre Oxfordshire Reservoir
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Northumbrian Water Tenders £780 Million Amp8/9 Contract For Supply Of Energy And GasNorthumbrian Water (NWL) is looking to appoint a partner/s to support its energy supply for current
and growing requirements for business services over the next ten years for the import and export of electricity and gas across ~1,853 operational sites.
The contract has been split into the following Lots;
Scope of work to be undertaken by the successful bidders is anticipated to be as follows:
Core components for each Lot are as follows:
Requirement is for a supplier who can fulfil the following contract requirements and intends to put in place a framework agreement for the supply and administration of 1,829 electricity supply points including both import and export (1,314 NHH 515 HH - correct as of July 2025).
The contract has an estimated annual value of £53 million/year (estimated gross of any payments to NWL for electricity export). All electricity contracts must be provided by a single supplier. The successful suppliers must have appropriate supply licenses for import and export and must be able to demonstrate their experience in providing similar services to other clients.
Requirement is for for a supplier who can fulfil the following contract requirements and intends to put in place a framework agreement for the supply and administration of both import and export gas supply points (25 MPRNs - correct as of July 2025). The requirement is for gas supply contracts for 25 supplies covering import and export of gas. The contract has an estimated annual value of £4 million/year (estimated gross of any payments to NWL for gas export).
All gas contracts must be provided by a single supplier. The successful suppliers must have appropriate supply licences for import and export and must be able to demonstrate their experience in providing similar services to other clients.
Requirement is for a supplier to appoint a Meter Operator (MOP) provider to provide Data Aggregation and Data Collection (DA/DC) Services for any new or existing half-hourly electricity supply points. The MOP agreement will cover the installation, maintenance, and management of energy meters, ensuring accurate usage recording, proper upkeep, and regulatory compliance. As of July 2025, NWG is currently overseeing 515 HH MPANs.
Due to the timeline of this current tender, the water company acknowledges that the Market-wide Half- Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is a significant reform in the UK's electricity market, aiming to transition all electricity meters to half-hourly settlement. As per NWG's understanding, changes which will take place under MHSS are as follows:
Current estimated start and end contract dates are1 April 2026 to 31 March 2032 with two further possible extension options of two and three years respectively to 31 March 2036
Deeadline for submission of enquiries about the tender is 12:00pm on 14 November 2025 and deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00pm on 24 November 2025.
The procurement process is being conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water e-Sourcing Spend Management portal 'Ariba' (https://s1.ariba.com).
Expressions of interest must be sent to the e-mail address
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before the deadline date of 12:00pmon 18th November 2025.
Once an expression of interest has been received that contains the following information:
Applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request – the portal will contain all the tender documents associated with the procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address provided by the applicant to access the portal.
The deadline for return of the completed tenders is 24th November 2025 at 12 noon and estimated award decision date is 1 March 2026.
Stages in the procurement process will consist of the following procedure:
Stage 1: Invitation to participate
Stage 1 commenced with the issuing of a Tender Notice.
Stage 2: conditions of participation & Invitation to submit initial tenders
Stage 2 will commence with the notification, inviting those suppliers which have indicated their interest to participate to submit a conditions of participation questionnaire and initial tenders and the publication of this document. This document includes a request for initial tenders which all suppliers are required to complete and must be submitted in accordance with the Procurement Timetable and instructions set out in this document and any additional information provided.
Once the assessment of initial tenders has concluded, suppliers will be notified in writing whether they have successfully been invited to Stage 3.
Stage 3 - Invitation to participate in dialogue and/or negotiate
Stage 3 will commence with the notification inviting suppliers that have successfully passed Stage 2 to attend one or more dialogue and/or negotiation meetings. The notification will also provide details of any new information made available to suppliers at this stage in the procurement process.
The notification will also describe how the dialogue and/or negotiations will be conducted, including the location and dates for the relevant meetings, as well as the attendee arrangements.
Stage 4: Invitation to submit a Best and Final Offer (BAFO)
Stage 4 will commence with the issuing of a letter inviting suppliers that have been successfully shortlisted at Stage 3 to submit their Best and Final Offers.
Stage 5: preferred supplier stage
After the deadline for submission of best and final offers, NWL will reconsider, in respect of each supplier that submitted, whether the supplier or any related persons within its corporate group, associated suppliers relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors, are excluded or excludable suppliers and will consider whether to disregard the best and final offer.
If the supplier is an excluded or excludable supplier only by virtue of an associated supplier or proposed sub-contractor, NWL will notify the supplier of its intention to disregard its tender and provide the supplier with a reasonable opportunity to replace the associated supplier or sub-contractor.
NWL will conduct an assessment of all Best and Final Offers in order to identify the supplier which has submitted the most advantageous tender. Once the assessment has concluded, NWL will provide an assessment summary to all suppliers that submitted a Best and Final offer to:
Following the announcement of a contract award, which is subject to completion of a mandatory standstill period, Stage 4 will end with NWL entering into preferred supplier stage with the preferred supplier.
At preferred supplier stage - stage 5 - the highest scoring supplier will be invited to engage in further discussions with NWL as part of a preferred supplier stage. This stage will be used to finalise the draft contract terms and conditions and conclude with the entry of NWL into the contract with the preferred supplier.
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28 October 20256 min readNorthumbrian Water Tenders £780 Million Amp8/9 Contract For Supply Of Energy And Gas
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United Utilities Awards £205 Million Amp8/9 Framework Contracts For Reservoir WorksPhoto: Thirlmere Reservoir
The framework was tendered in two separate Lots - Lot 1 had an estimated value of £80 million (ex VAT), while Lot 2 had an estimated value of £125 million (ex VAT) when the framework first went out to tender in November 2024.
The utility has appointed eight partners to carry out investigations, maintenance, repair and the replacement of assets across its 184 reservoirs – more than any water company in England which supply around 1.85 billion litres of drinking water to its customers on a daily basis.
The eight partners that have been chosen are
Scope of works to be provided under each Lot includes:
Contracts have been awarded for each Lot as follows:
Lot 1- Reservoir Improvements and Maintenance
Lot 2- Specialist Reservoir Ground Improvements
Commenting on the contract awards, Jane Simpson, Commercial Engineering and Capital Delivery Director for United Utilities, said:
“Our reservoirs are critical for keeping customers’ taps flowing across the North West as well as being iconic sites that many people enjoy visiting.
“The eight partners we have chosen will bring great expertise to help ensure we can maintain these reservoirs and provide our customers with the great quality drinking water they expect.”
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25 October 20252 min readUnited Utilities Awards £205 Million Amp8/9 Framework Contracts For Reservoir Works
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Corpus Christi Approves $170 Million Groundwater Deal, Desalination Water Reserve(UI) — The Corpus Christi City Council has approved two major water supply agreements totaling more than $170 million to expand the city’s immediate and long-term water resources.
At its Oct. 21 meeting, the council authorized a $169.5 million groundwater purchase and sale agreement with Evangeline/Laguna, LP, along with related agreements with the City of Sinton and the St. Paul Water Supply Corporation.
The deal includes the purchase of 24 million gallons per day (MMg/d) of groundwater rights, with the first 12 MMg/d expected online by November 2026. The Evangeline Project, which has been in planning for decades, now moves into the design and construction phase. Pre-engineering and hydrogeologic modeling are already underway to support well field design and integration with the Mary Rhodes Pipeline system.
In a separate vote, the council approved a $2.7 million agreement with the Nueces River Authority (NRA) to reserve 50 MMg/d of desalinated water from the proposed Harbor Island Seawater Desalination Plant once it becomes operational.
The NRA’s “New Water for South Texas Plan” envisions a 100 MMg/d regional seawater desalination facility and pipeline network to serve multiple cities and water districts across South Texas — a project that aligns with recent legislative priorities for large-scale regional water infrastructure.
Together, the two measures strengthen Corpus Christi’s long-term strategy to secure a sustainable and diversified water supply for future growth.
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25 October 20252 min readCorpus Christi Approves $170 Million Groundwater Deal, Desalination Water Reserve
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25 October 2025
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Securing 20 Million Litres Of Water For The BarossaMore than 55,000 consumers across the Barossa region in South Australia will benefit from improved water security as two new 10-megalitre storage tanks are built.
Initial earthworks and pipework installation are nearing completion, with the first concrete slab to be established in November.
Once complete, new water supply will reach growth areas from Craigmore to Roseworthy, as well as western areas of the Barossa.
The project forms part of the SA Government’s $1.5 billion investment in critical water and sewer infrastructure to establish capacity for new homes across Adelaide’s northern and southern fronts.
“These are the largest tanks we have built in Greater Adelaide for more than a decade, and at 6.5m high and 48m wide, (they will) collectively store 20 million litres of drinking water,” SA Water general manager for growth Amanda Lewry said.
“The tanks will ensure reliable services to more than 55,000 existing customers while enabling growth in new and expanding greenfield developments throughout Adelaide’s outer north.
“Importantly, the site was designed for scalability, with space to accommodate additional storage tanks as required to support future growth across the region – including the recently rezoned Concordia.”
Each built with 36 pre-cast concrete panels, the tanks have a 100-year operating life. Newly installed valves have been installed to an inlet and outlet trunk main connecting the tanks with the broader Barossa system. A new tank inlet control facility will be installed to support expected higher flow volumes in the future, as well as further upgrades.
“By investing in this long-term solution, we are enhancing service reliability and security of supply in giving operators greater flexibility to manage key assets, including the Barossa water treatment plant,” Lewry said.
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23 October 20252 min readSecuring 20 Million Litres Of Water For The Barossa
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23 October 2025
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Charlottesville, Va., Begins Five-Mile Central Water Line ProjectCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (UI) — The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) is set to begin construction next week on the Central Water Line Project, a five-mile pipeline designed to strengthen Charlottesville’s drinking water system and improve reliability across the region.
Work will begin on Lewis Street and move north toward the University of Virginia. The project includes installing 24- and 30-inch ductile iron water mains connecting the South Rivanna and Observatory water treatment plants. The line will create a high-capacity backup route to ensure continued water service in the event of a break elsewhere in the system.
“This project marks a significant endeavor that will provide immediate benefits upon completion for current and future generations,” RWSA said.
The construction is divided into nine stages, beginning in late October 2025 and extending through November 2028, with work primarily scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crews will use a “convoy method” — excavating, laying pipe, and backfilling in sequence — to minimize lane closures and maintain local access. Temporary steel plates and traffic control measures will be in place throughout the project.
According to RWSA, the Central Water Line is part of a $300 million, five-year investment plan to upgrade raw and finished water pipelines, reservoirs, and treatment plants across Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The program aims to expand capacity, increase redundancy, and reduce the risk of service interruptions.
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21 October 20252 min readCharlottesville, Va., Begins Five-Mile Central Water Line Project
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21 October 2025
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