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Upgrades for rural wastewater treatment works across Cumbria in fast-track project to enhance river quality A fast-track project to upgrade 21 rural wastewater treatment works across Cumbria to enable them to treat more wastewater during times of heavy rainfall is making rapid progress. 20/11/2024 16:37

West Derby group receives equipment to reconnect neighbourhood to local woodland A group of eight volunteers have received tools from United Utilities to manage a West Derby woodlands which surrounds 129 homes. 19/11/2024 17:09

Community group receives equipment to look after waterways around Crosby Volunteers for the Crosby Wombles have received a host of new equipment from United Utilities to aid their beach clean-up efforts. 19/11/2024 16:58

United Utilities offers advice to customers on how to protect their pipes during winter With a wintry cold snap predicted to be on the way, United Utilities is offering help and advice to residents and businesses across the North West. 18/11/2024 10:41

Innovative alternative to septic tanks is a European first for United Utilities A rural wastewater treatment works in Cheshire has become the first in Europe to benefit from the introduction of an innovative low carbon, chemical-free treatment process. 14/11/2024 17:31

Divers making a splash to protect eels in the River Lune Endangered eels and elvers in the River Lune are being given a boost thanks to the introduction of new screens and pipework that protects them. 11/11/2024 12:20

United Utilities announces 13 more partners for record investment proposals nited Utilities has announced partners for a further two frameworks as it prepares for the largest investment in water and wastewater infrastructure in the North West for a century. 11/11/2024 12:03

United Utilities to go further and faster reducing spills from storm overflows United Utilities has today announced a new programme of activity to accelerate spill reductions at a further 700 sites across the North West. 08/11/2024 09:36

United Utilities to host Ambleside drop-in event United Utilities is giving members of the public chance to find out more about its proposed investment at Ambleside wastewater treatment works. 31/10/2024 17:18

Warrington schools knock pounds off their water bills thanks to water saving visits Warrington schools who take part in a water saving scheme offered by United Utilities are knocking an average of £6 a day or £2,190* a year off their water bills. 30/10/2024 17:30

Community Group receives equipment to help clean up River Bollin and Bowdon Volunteers for Friends of the Bowdon Bollin have received a host of new equipment from United Utilities, to aid their community clean-up efforts. 28/10/2024 15:37

Keeping the garden growing with smart rainwater management An innovative rainwater management project has been helping to keep the garden growing at Blackburn’s Farm Nurseries and Wildlife Centre in the village of Wrea Green. 25/10/2024 12:31

Greater Manchester charity goes bananas for equipment donation Volunteers for Banana Enterprise have received a welcome boost to their community clean-up efforts from United Utilities. 23/10/2024 17:34

Innovative alternative to septic tanks is a European first for United Utilities United Utilities has become the first water company in Europe to introduce an innovative low carbon, chemical-free wastewater treatment process for use at small sites. 21/10/2024 14:58

Tunnelling under the M6 to keep water flowing in Standish Most new water mains are installed by digging a trench in the road – but when a water main under the M6 needed replacing that wasn’t an option. 08/10/2024 17:03

Water company goes back to nature for help cleaning stormwater released into a Chorley brook United Utilities has installed a ground breaking reedbed system in Heskin, Chorley. 04/10/2024 11:41

Upgrade for rural wastewater treatment works across Lancashire in fast-track project to enhance river quality A fast-track project to upgrade six rural wastewater treatment works across Lancashire is making rapid progress. 02/10/2024 00:00

Major milestone reached as part of improvements to Bolton wastewater treatment works A major milestone has been hit on a project to improve water quality in the River Irwell. 30/09/2024 14:47

Equipment donation for Great Sankey canal restoration A restoration project taking place on the Sankey Canal in St. Helens has received equipment from United Utilities. 27/09/2024 15:42

United Utilities goes above and beyond to improve water quality in a Knutsford brook United Utilities has helicoptered two new tanks into its Knutsford wastewater treatment works 26/09/2024 15:00

United Utilities spruces up school garden while upgrading sewers in Preston Water company volunteers visited a Preston primary school over the summer to give its garden a facelift while they were in the town upgrading the sewer network in Cottam. 23/09/2024 10:16

Heritage preserved thanks to United Utilities Community Fund The New Cut Heritage and Ecology Trail group in Warrington has received equipment to help them continue their conservation efforts throughout the winter. 19/09/2024 14:56

Public offered chance to find out more about United Utilities’ plans for Ennerdale United Utilities is hosting a drop-in session next week so the local community can find out more about its plans to return Ennerdale back to nature. 19/09/2024 14:24

United Utilities unveils new ambitious multi-million-pound investment plan for Windermere New proposed investment of more than £150 million will help improve and protect water quality at England’s most iconic lake. 18/09/2024 16:39

Householders in Nether Peover offered chance to win years’ worth of free water Householders in Nether Peover who say yes to United Utilities’ offer to supply and install a free planter, will be automatically enrolled in a competition 16/09/2024 15:34

United Utilities to host public exhibition in Burneside on sewer upgrades United Utilities will be hosting a public exhibition next week for residents in Burneside to find out more about its plans to improve the sewer network in the area. 12/09/2024 16:22

Graduates and apprentices offered wider choice of careers at United Utilities Water company, United Utilities has widened the range of roles it’s offering graduates and apprentices as it welcomes its latest cohort this month. 11/09/2024 11:08

Traditional woodland techniques prove popular with wildlife A community project using traditional woodland management methods to transform a forested area near Roddlesworth, is proving popular with wildlife. 27/08/2024 16:50

Haslington’s New Rainwater Harvesting System A network of industrial grade giant water butts has been gifted to Haslington Parish Allotments 27/08/2024 16:47

Wasdale Valley volunteers receive replacement tools to continue conservation efforts United Utilities has recognised the hard work of community members from the Wasdale Valley by providing much needed replacement tools 23/08/2024 15:35

Ocean School receives boost to inspire future conservationists The North West Ocean School has received a boost to their conservation and beach cleaning efforts thanks to United Utilities. 22/08/2024 00:00

To the U-bend and beyond – it’s a sewer toy story Popular toys come and go and whilst most get passed on or donated to charity, some end up taking a trip round the u-bend and beyond. 21/08/2024 00:00

Illegal campers leaving trails of destruction in Lake District beauty spots Young trees are being hacked down and tonnes of litter being dumped by lakeland visitors who are camping illegally at some of Cumbria’s most iconic beauty spots. 16/08/2024 10:01

United Utilities trials news pods to help manage rainwater United Utilities is looking to lead by example when it comes to how rainwater is managed at its head office in Warrington. 13/08/2024 15:40

United Utilities shortlist three applicants for HARP ITA role United Utilities has shortlisted three applicants for the role of Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) on HARP to participate in the next stage of the tender process. 06/08/2024 16:51

New storm tanks created at Ambleside and Windermere wastewater treatment works United Utilities has created additional storage at two of its sites around Windermere to help improve water quality. 06/08/2024 14:14

Hightown community group given helping hand in beach cleaning efforts United Utilities has given a community group in Hightown a helping hand with their beach cleaning efforts. 05/08/2024 14:29

Rivington Pike lit up for Drowning Prevention Day United Utilities and Lancashire Fire and Rescue have joined forces to remind people about the dangers of swimming in reservoirs and other open waters. 26/07/2024 14:39

New Brighton litter heroes pick up Better Rivers Funding New Brighteners receive litter picking equipment from Better Rivers Funding 18/07/2024 12:41

United Utilities announces three design partners to help deliver record investment proposals United Utilities has selected three leading design and development partners (DDPs) 18/07/2024 12:18

Unpave the way at RHS Tatton A garden design that displays sustainable drainage, rainwater harvesting and permeable paving and will be displayed at Tatton Flower Show this July 15/07/2024 16:50

Carlisle residents warned not to throw vapes down the drain Residents around Carlisle are being reminded of what not to flush down the loo after a large quantity of vapes were found in the sewer network. 15/07/2024 14:56

Better Rivers Fund for Stockport Hydro Stockport Hydro Plant receives support from United Utilities Better Rivers Fund 11/07/2024 14:57

Stopping the block in Tintwistle ‘Stop the Block’ campaign aimed at changing behaviours in Tintwistle to reduce blockages and improve river water quality. 09/07/2024 16:56

Ducklings lost in storm tanks find sanctuary Rescue of two tiny ducklings swimming in storm tanks at Congleton Wastewater Treatment Works 03/07/2024 16:05

Winsford Anglers testing the water with United Utilities Winsford and District Angling Association receive free water testing kits from United Utilities Better Rivers Fund. 01/07/2024 16:03

Pedals pump up the volume in Morecambe The story of Morecambe is being brought to life thanks to the introduction of innovative ‘pedal powered’ playground equipment that has been installed along the promenade. 25/06/2024 16:27

Global award for Wild Haweswater Wild Haweswater announced as winner in global sustainability awards for Natural Climate Solutions (UK) 25/06/2024 11:29

Better Rivers Fund for Sutton Wombles Litter pickers in St Helens received equipment from United Utilities Better River Fund 24/06/2024 14:06

United Utilities helps lead the way for women in engineering United Utilities beats the national average when it comes to women engineers. 24/06/2024 10:42

Croxteth Park Volunteers Group's Big Bash United Utilities has recognised the hard work of community members at a popular park with support from the Better Rivers funding steam. 21/06/2024 13:10

Five year plan in the pipeline for Widnes and St Helens Customers invited to learn more about Five Year Pipeline Refurbishment through Widnes and St Helens 21/06/2024 11:21

United Utilities adds 18 more partners for investment proposals United Utilities has announced a further 18 partners who will help to deliver the company’s ambitious business plan if it's approved. 18/06/2024 14:52

Better Rivers Funding for Friends of Ladybrook Valley Friends of Ladybrook Valley, Stockport receive funding from Better Rivers Fund 18/06/2024 12:00

Project sets 3D printing in concrete United Utilities and tech innovators ChangeMaker 3D with Manchester Metropolitan University and Scottish Water develop ‘Water Industry Printfrastructure’. 11/06/2024 14:29

Olympic swimming pool of fats, oils and greases diverted from North West sewers 2.5 million litres of cooking fats and oils have been saved from being washed down the drains of thousands of food service establishments. 07/06/2024 15:36

Welly good time at Coniston Waste Water Treatment Works Coniston School enjoys a trip with a difference to Coniston Waste Water Treatment Works 07/06/2024 14:25

Keeping fatbergs off the menu on National Fish and Chip Day United Utilities and ECAS celebrate major milestone diverting fats, oils and greases 07/06/2024 09:00

Volunteers tackle invasive species in Bradshaw Brook thanks to United Utilities A group of volunteers in Bolton have started work to clear destructive species of plants along Bradshaw Brook thanks to new equipment from United Utilities. 05/06/2024 16:12

United Utilities lines up partners for record investment proposals United Utilities has today announced a new partnership with seven leading engineering and infrastructure businesses. 04/06/2024 14:15

Tunnelling gets underway on project to improve water quality in Bolton’s Bradshaw Brook A project to construct a network of storm water storage tunnels under Bolton Arboretum and Longsight Park took a big step forward today when the tunnelling machine was launched. 30/05/2024 17:08

Cumbrian village receives 150 water butts Residents in a Cumbrian village are helping to play their part in improving water quality in the River Gowan and River Kent, by installing water butts on their properties. 14/05/2024 10:10

United Utilities and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals join forces to remind patients and visitors to remember the three Ps Lancashire Teaching Hospital's 'Stop the Block' reminder what not to flush 29/04/2024 00:00

Storm water storage plans at Cheadle Public consultation at Cheadle Golf Club 29 April 2024 re work beginning to improve water quality at Micker Brook, Cheadle - subsequently River Mersey 24/04/2024 10:01

Rainwater Capture Cube at RHS Urban Garden Designer Leon Davies displays solutions to prevent flooding in Rainwater Capture Cube 18/04/2024 15:57

Water meter switch and save More than 40, 000 customers have applied to switch to a water meter following a money saving reminder from United Utilities. 11/04/2024 15:58

United Utilities and University of Manchester join forces in hunt for new materials An ambitious project between United Utilities and the University of Manchester to put green concrete to the test in the water sector has taken an important step forward. 28/03/2024 00:00

Dove Stone partnership offers advice to visitors ahead of Easter holidays Ahead of the Easter holidays, the Dove Stone partnership is reminding visitors to the reservoir about the need to be respectful to the local community and environment. 25/03/2024 00:00

Butt, it's a blessing on World Water Day Diocese of Chester and United Utilities water efficiency campaign for UN World Water Day 21/03/2024 14:21

United Utilities volunteers dig deep to support creation of new woodland Volunteers from United Utilities found themselves digging deep when they ‘branched out’ from their usual jobs to spend the day tree planting with Ribble Rivers Trust. 14/03/2024 14:21

25-year plan in the pipeline to ‘’re-plumb’ North West sewers United Utilities has today published a road map showing how it will deliver cleaner rivers, beaches and lakes across the North West – the biggest investment of its kind in the UK. 12/03/2024 09:57

United Utilities to host drop-in session for River Irk improvement project Residents in Middleton and North Blackley are being invited to find out about a new project that will improve the water quality in the River Irk. 11/03/2024 11:59

Spring into World Wildlife Day United Utilities is celebrating World Wildlife Day, Sunday 3 March by spotlighting places and partnerships. 29/02/2024 16:16

United Utilities invests £77M at Burnley wastewater treatment works United Utilities is investing £77.7 million at its wastewater treatment works in Burnley to help improve water quality in the River Ribble. 27/02/2024 17:21

Directors get out and about with apprentices With United Utilities’ apprentice recruitment attracting a record number of applicants, two of the water company’s directors went out and about to meet current apprentices. 26/02/2024 16:21

Work starting on a further three projects in Bolton United Utilities is starting work on a further three projects in Bolton to improve the water quality of four brooks in the area. 23/02/2024 10:24

Rough Crag safety work starts this month 12-week project will remove storm debris from Lakeland crag 22/02/2024 14:02

Garstang's bloomin' lovely water butt United Utilities donates and installs water butts to Garstang Memory Cafe garden 19/02/2024 00:00

Environmental improvements in the pipeline for Liggard Brook and Main Drain, Lytham St Annes United Utilities has announced that work will soon begin around Liggard Brook and Main Drain, Lytham St Annes 15/02/2024 00:00

Science jobs for the girls "If you can't see it, you can't be it." Calls for more visible jobs for the girls to encourage women in science 12/02/2024 16:33

Work set to start on upgrade to Bolton wastewater treatment works United Utilities will be starting work next week on a £110m project to improve Bolton wastewater treatment works. 08/02/2024 16:28

United Utilities raise more than £28,000 for Macmillan in 2023 United Utilities raised more than £28,000 for Macmillan in 2023. 06/02/2024 16:00

United Utilities set to create more than 90 new jobs this year through its apprenticeship programme United Utilities has launched its apprentice recruitment campaign with more than 90 roles available this year from Crewe to Carlisle. 05/02/2024 12:33

Water workers welcome Harry to site Workers at a United Utilities project to upgrade the sewer system in Ramsbottom pulled out all the stops to make a dream come true for two-year-old Harry Stubbs. 01/02/2024 13:29

Blackpool pupils to get insight into the career opportunities on tap at United Utilities United Utilities is giving Blackpool pupils the opportunity to get an insight into the wide-ranging career opportunities on tap at the water company. 25/01/2024 17:32

Work starts on project to improve water quality in the Dee Estuary United Utilities has started work on a project in Caldy in the Wirral that will improve the water quality in the Dee Estuary. 25/01/2024 15:14

United Utilities highly ranked in global responsible business index United Utilities has been ranked as one of the 100 most sustainable businesses in the world in the Corporate Knights Global 100 index. 18/01/2024 15:19

United Utilities commits to largest ever support package for customers at Affordability Summit United Utilities has promised to bring forward its largest ever support package for customers facing difficulties paying their bills if its ambitious plans are approved by the regulator. 17/01/2024 15:27

United Utilities offers advice to customers on how to protect their pipes during the cold snap With weather warnings in place this this week due to snow and ice, United Utilities is advising residents and businesses across the North West to think PIPE 15/01/2024 17:24

United Utilities supports Radcliffe Litter Pickers with essential tools for ongoing cleanup efforts United Utilities has helped to replace equipment lost to a fire by the Radcliffe Litter Pickers. 12/01/2024 15:01

United Utilities investing £9M to upgrade Wilpshire Wastewater Treatment Works A multi-million pound project to upgrade Wilpshire’s Wastewater Treatment Works is almost complete. 19/12/2023 14:20

United Utilities investing £7.5M to upgrade Barnoldswick Wastewater Treatment Works A multi-million-pound project to upgrade Barnoldswick’s Wastewater Treatment Works is reaching its final stages. 14/12/2023 17:12

Don’t let gravy be a pain in your drain this Christmas Home cooks across the North West are being warned of the hidden dangers of gravy after more than a third (38%) admitted to pouring it down their sinks. 13/12/2023 17:08

United Utilities offers advice to customers on how to protect their pipes during the cold snap With the first cold snap of the season set to arrive this week, United Utilities is advising residents and businesses across the North West to think PIPE to help avoid bursts and flooding. 28/11/2023 16:51

United Utilities investing £17.7m to build new Wastewater Treatment Works in Forton A multi-million-pound project to build a new Wastewater Treatment Works and upgrade the wastewater network in Forton, near Lancaster, is progressing well. 28/11/2023 15:53

Hotpot crowned top of the pots as home cooks across the North West agree it’s the best winter warmer Hotpot, stew, scouse or lobby? No matter what you call it, one thing we can all agree on is that it’s the North West’s favourite winter warming dish. 23/11/2023 16:53

United Utilities to host drop-in session in the Wirral about its plans to improve water quality Residents in Caldy are being invited to find out more about United Utilities’ planned investment in the area. 23/11/2023 10:32

United Utilities and Bodyform team up to stop the block. Period. New partnership raises awareness of the disposing of period products responsibly 22/11/2023 15:39

Windermere residents invited to view water investment plans Residents who live in and around Windermere are being invited to come and find out more about proposals to improve water quality in the lake. 13/11/2023 15:05

Hi-tech sensors to track water quality in Esthwaite Hi-tech water quality sensors have been installed along one of the water bodies that flows into Windermere to help track water quality in real time. 10/11/2023 14:19

Six new partners selected for United Utilities Innovation Lab 5 New ideas to save water and energy, generate renewable energy and develop sustainable concrete have all been selected for further development in United Utilities’ latest Innovation Lab. 09/11/2023 16:43

Utility workers to the rescue after Morecambe traffic accident A team of United Utilities engineers found themselves in the right place at the right time to leap to the rescue after a vehicle collision on a busy Morecambe road. 23/10/2023 09:42

United Utilities and Radcliffe community come together to clean up River Irwell United Utilities joined forces with the Radcliffe Litter Pickers and Little Britain Anglers to organise a successful litter pick event along the banks of the River Irwell. 19/10/2023 16:13

From flush to fuel for United Utilities’ new electric HGVs United Utilities is set to introduce electric heavy goods vehicles which will be powered by poo. 19/10/2023 12:00

From saving money to protecting pipes and drains - United Utilities visit Blackpool to share advice Advice on how to save water, information on avoiding blockages and support for customers struggling to pay their water bill will all be available when United Utilities visit Blackpool. 17/10/2023 16:43

United Utilities graduates power up to win CEO Challenge A team of graduates at United Utilities have powered their way to success in this year’s CEO Challenge with their innovative ways to enhance energy resilience. 16/10/2023 14:21

United Utilities’ graduates work with housing developers to create water efficient homes A team of graduates at United Utilities has teamed up with Penrith-based Atkinson Building Contractors to create a pair of highly water efficient homes. 13/10/2023 10:17

United Utilities calls for graduates to help make the North West stronger, greener and healthier Students who have entered or recently completed their final year of university are being urged to consider at career with the North West’s water company. 11/10/2023 15:23

United Utilities apprentice scoops Highly Commended accolade at North West National Apprenticeship Awards A United Utilities apprentice has been Highly Commended in this year’s North West final for the National Apprenticeship Awards. 06/10/2023 14:23

Record £13.7bn investment in the pipeline for North West UNITED UTILITIES today publishes an ambitious £13.7 billion investment plan to deliver cleaner rivers, more reliable water supplies and extra support for customers struggling with bills. 02/10/2023 08:22

Innovative technology set to super-power United Utilities’ sludge treatment to boost green energy production An innovative and sustainable technology is set to boost the amount of sustainable biogas that United Utilities generates from Stockport’s sewage sludge. 28/09/2023 12:02

United Utilities joins forces with Roch Valley litter pickers and Rochdale Borough Council for World Rivers Day United Utilities joined forces with volunteers from the Roch Valley litter pickers and Rochdale Borough Council to hold a clean-up event this weekend to celebrate World Rivers Day. 25/09/2023 15:34

United Utilities volunteers support Great British Beach Clean More than 40 volunteers from United Utilities took to the beach in Fleetwood to remove 17 bags of litter. 25/09/2023 15:28

New consultation events announced on future plans for Crummock Water, Chapelhouse reservoir, Ennerdale and Overwater United Utilities has announced plans for a final series of consultation events for residents to find out about its future plans for Crummock Water, Chapelhouse Reservoir and Overwater. 19/09/2023 15:14

Money Wellness to partner with United Utilities Money Wellness has agreed a partnership with United Utilities to offer support to customers in the North West who are showing early signs of financial distress. 18/09/2023 10:34

It’s a prickly business but everything ‘quill’ be alright United Utilities Network Asset Controller Martin Walker found himself in a prickly situation when he heard about hedgehogs getting stuck around a small pumping station. 12/09/2023 12:38

80 graduates and apprentices join United Utilities to start their careers in the world of water United Utilities has welcomed this year’s cohort of graduates and apprentices, with 80 new starters joining the North West’s water company. 11/09/2023 15:17

United Utilities gives public chance to find out more about new sewer scheme in Bury Residents in the Sunny Bank area of Bury are being invited to a consultation event to find out more about United Utilities’ plans to improve the water quality of Parr Brook. 05/09/2023 14:40

United Utilities says a big thank you to Leigh’s block-busters Thank you Leigh – that’s the message from United Utilities after a reduction in the number of sewer blockages in the town. 24/08/2023 09:38

United Utilities helps allotment holders in Ramsbottom United Utilities is helping a group of allotment holders in Ramsbottom to keep their plots blooming. 23/08/2023 11:33

Ratty makes a welcome return to Cumbria’s riverbanks This week water voles were released at Haweswater as environmental organisations and landowners have joined forces to to bring back this much-loved creature to Cumbria. 17/08/2023 14:46

United Utilities completes eight-year water storage cleaning programme United Utilities has completed the mammoth task of cleaning more than 500 water tanks across the region, ensuring customers’ taps continue to flow with high quality water. 11/08/2023 13:24

United Utilities supports Kingsley, Crowton and Norley schools through volunteering session and new equipment Pupils at three primary schools in Kingsley, Crowton and Norley are benefiting from the support of United Utilities. 10/08/2023 14:31

United Utilities helps North West’s growers save water and boost crops this National Allotments Week This National Allotments Week United Utilities is helping growers save water and boost their crops. 08/08/2023 13:59

United Utilities offers residents in Wrea Green a free smart water butt Homeowners in Wrea Green are being offered a free smart water butt as part of a project to explore new solutions to reduce flooding in the village. 04/08/2023 11:21

Coniston pupils take a peep into the underground world of sewers Pupils from Coniston CE Primary School got an insight into the hidden life of sewers with the help of some ‘mad scientists’. 31/07/2023 15:20

United Utilities opens Information Centre in Windermere United Utilities’ Information Centre is open for business on Crescent Road in Windermere from Monday 31 July. 31/07/2023 11:16

United Utilities Innovation Lab attracts record number of entries Companies from five continents submit entries for the fifth Innovation Lab 27/07/2023 14:07

Cleaning up carbon from Manchester’s wastewater Biogas produced in Manchester isset to become a sustainable feed source for graphene and hydrogen production thanks to a pioneering partnership between Levidian and United Utilities. 24/07/2023 13:27

Port Sunlight River Park CaST project inspires hundreds of people thanks to United Utilities funding Port Sunlight River Park, a 28-hectare park in Bromborough Merseyside, recently completed the final stages of a 19-month community engagement programme. 21/07/2023 11:26

United Utilities extends online debt support service to everyone Water company provides open access to dedicated website for free local advice and services 19/07/2023 10:39

United Utilities and Kidney Care UK partner to give North West kidney patients additional support United Utilities and Kidney Care UK have formed a partnership to provide vital support to people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the region. 17/07/2023 12:07

Manchester bees are buzzing about their new home at Altrincham Wastewater Treatment Works Not many people would choose to set up home at a wastewater treatment works, but for thousands of bees in South Manchester it’s turned out to be the perfect location. 12/07/2023 16:21

England’s rarest habitats to be enhanced in one of UK’s largest landscape programmes Landowners, farmers and conservationists from the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales are joining forces in an ambitious partnership. 11/07/2023 16:27

It’s Bees’ Needs Week and there’s a real buzz at Lingley Mere! It’s Bees’ Needs Week (10 to 16 July) and Lingley Mere is buzzing thanks to the resident bees that are busy, busy, busy producing tasty honey and pollinating plants. 10/07/2023 14:07

United Utilities announces details of first Fylde Coast drop-in events United Utilities is giving customers along the Fylde Coast an opportunity to find out about its work to repair a fractured pipe at Fleetwood wastewater treatment works. 04/07/2023 12:03

United Utilities welcomes 15 interns as part of national career development programme to boost diversity Water company United Utilities has welcomed 15 interns as part of a national programme to give students and graduates better access to career development opportunities. 03/07/2023 12:07

Fylde Coast bathing waters re-open for swimmers The Environment Agency have today (Thursday 29 June) lifted the restrictions on bathing in waters along the Fylde coast. 29/06/2023 17:37

United Utilities wins international health and safety accolade from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents United Utilities has scooped a prestigious award for consistently demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence for more than a decade. 26/06/2023 15:48

Water butts to help boost crops and conserve resources at Birkdale allotments United Utilities has provided 20 large water butts to help growers save water and ensure their plots thrive 26/06/2023 15:33

Fylde Coast pipe repairs making good progress Engineers are continuing to work 24 hours a day at Fleetwood wastewater treatment works following a fracture on the pipe which carries cleaned water from the plant 5km out to sea. 23/06/2023 16:14

Fylde Coast wastewater repairs update United Utilities continues to make good progress in work to bypass the fractured pipe at Fleetwood treatment works which carries cleaned and treated water 5km out to sea. 18/06/2023 22:08

Weekend roadworks in Worsley as United Utilities repairs sewer A weekend road closure will be implemented on Worsley Road in early July to allow United Utilities to carry out sewer repairs. 14/06/2023 15:22

Roadworks in St Helens as United Utilities installs new sewer St Helens residents are being warned about an upcoming road closure along Crank Road to allow United Utilities to enhance its wastewater network, which may cause some disruption to journeys. 14/06/2023 15:19

United Utilities responds to burst pipe at Fleetwood wastewater treatment works United Utilities is carrying out urgent repair work to a burst pipe which carries water after it has been treated and cleaned from Fleetwood wastewater treatment works to the sea. 13/06/2023 07:53

United Utilities investing £6.1m to boost water quality in River Irwell A multi-million pound project to introduce new storm water storage tanks and updated wastewater treatment methods is nearing completion at Rossendale Wastewater Treatment Works. 12/06/2023 18:00

United Utilities offers tips for gardeners in warm weather With the warm weather set to continue, United Utilities is offering advice to its ‘green fingered’ customers. 09/06/2023 14:57

United Utilities to hold public event about its plans to upgrade Saddleworth wastewater treatment works United Utilities is inviting members of the public to find out more about the work planned to improve Saddleworth wastewater treatment works. 07/06/2023 15:40

United Utilities’ engineer scoops national award Mechanical engineer Ben Read, 28, from Cheshire has been named Professional Young Engineer of the Year by the Pump Centre. 05/06/2023 13:06

United Utilities to upgrade sewer network in Burneside United Utilities is holding a public exhibition so local residents can find out more about its planned sewer upgrades in Burneside. 02/06/2023 10:49

Southport school ready to bloom this spring with new water efficient garden Farnborough Road Infant & Junior School now has a rainfall-friendly growing space for pupils to enjoy thanks to United Utilities 26/05/2023 14:10

United Utilities opens 18 internships in roles from water quality to digital marketing United Utilities, the North West’s water company, has opened up applications for its 2023 internships, with 18 positions available. 25/05/2023 09:31

United Utilities works with housing developers to boost sustainable drainage levels in the region United Utilities is working with housing developers across the North West to improve the health of the region’s rivers through the introduction of sustainable drainage systems. 22/05/2023 16:12

United Utilities to hold public event at Openshaw Park United Utilities is investing £15m to improve the water quality on a stretch of the River Roch. 18/05/2023 14:49

United Utilities to lead multi-million pound national programme of nature-based solutions to help improve water treatment North West’s water company also gains funding for 3D infrastructure printing and biopolymer projects 16/05/2023 10:32

World first achieved in Cheshire as innovative technology cleans a section of Vyrnwy Aqueduct Part of the Vyrnwy Aqueduct in Cheshire has now been cleaned, marking the first time, globally, that air ‘pig’ technology has been used to clean a water pipeline of this size. 15/05/2023 14:24

United Utilities to host drop in sessions in Windermere United Utilities is offering people the chance to find out more about the work it’s doing to help improve water quality around the Windermere catchment. 15/05/2023 11:22

Sewer upgrade improves water quality in the River Calder and Pendle Water A project to create a vast new underground stormwater storage tank in Nelson has reached a major milestone as engineers have now installed the lid. 11/05/2023 13:46

Volunteers join King’s Big Help Out to create a blooming great community space for Netherton Activity Centre Volunteers have been digging deep as part of the King’s Coronation Big Help Out this week to create a community outdoor space at Netherton Activity Centre. 11/05/2023 12:09

Slaidburn pupils plant oak trees to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles Pupils from Brennands Endowed Primary School in Slaidburn joined forces with United Utilities to plant 50 oak trees to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. 05/05/2023 09:37

United Utilities’ global hunt for game-changing ideas is back United Utilities’ industry-leading Innovation Lab is back for its fifth year. 04/05/2023 16:10

Heywood residents warned of travel disruption potential United Utilities is upgrading its water network around Heywood and is warning residents about potential travel disruption. 04/05/2023 10:40

United Utilities marks Deaf Awareness Week with the introduction of sign language training for employees United Utilities has introduced British Sign Language training to help create a more inclusive experience for its employees and customers. 03/05/2023 10:07

United Utilities launch new riverside patrols to help improve river water quality in the region United Utilities has hired six River Rangers to patrol the banks of rivers across the North West as part of its ambitious efforts to help improve river water quality across the region. 02/05/2023 12:04

United Utilities becomes first company to receive 100,000 customer commendations in the WOW! Awards scheme United Utilities has become the first company ever to receive 100,000 commendations from its customers through the WOW! Awards scheme. 02/05/2023 10:00

United Utilities scoops regional award for graduate scheme United Utilities has scooped a regional award for its graduate scheme. 24/04/2023 09:31

United Utilities investing £8.2m to boost water quality in River Ribble A multi-million pound project to build a new Wastewater Treatment Works in the Ribble Valley is progressing well. 19/04/2023 10:06

United Utilities gains international accreditation for supporting vulnerable customers North West water company United Utilities has gained international recognition for the way it supports vulnerable customers, with assessors giving top marks in every area. 17/04/2023 14:38

Is your future digital? 11 new apprenticeships now open for applications at United Utilities For anyone considering a career in the world of data and digital services United Utilities has unveiled an additional 11 apprenticeship roles that are now open for applications. 17/04/2023 10:46

Leigh pupils go round the u-bend into the secret world of sewers Pupils from Christ Church C of E Primary School in Leigh went round the u-bend to get an insight into the secret-life of sewers with a little help from some ‘mad scientists’. 13/04/2023 15:51

Largest ever UK trial of smart water butts taking place in Lancashire A small village in Lancashire is now part of the UK’s biggest hi-tech drainage community thanks to United Utilities. 13/04/2023 14:29

Penketh High School students win United Utilities engineering challenge A team of Year 9 pupils from Penketh High School have emerged victorious from this year’s The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) engineering challenge organised by United Utilities. 13/04/2023 10:14

Cheshire cover crop trial reduces fertiliser use to achieve yield and protect raw water quality A trial at a Cheshire farm by United Utilities and Compass Agronomy has shown how cover crops and soil analysis can reduce artificial fertiliser use to protect raw water sources. 06/04/2023 14:21

New water boss pledges a stronger, greener and healthier North West Louise Beardmore has become CEO of United Utilities. 03/04/2023 11:25

Volunteers join forces to harvest the rain An army of volunteers and apprentices joined forces at a ‘Ground Force’ style event to introduce a new rainwater harvesting system at Hassall Green nature reserve in Sandbach. 31/03/2023 15:05

United Utilities’ customers and colleagues raise £52,000 for cancer charity Customers and colleagues have helped United Utilities to raise £52,000 for Macmillan in the last 12 months. 28/03/2023 10:39

United Utilities urges customers to reach out for help this Debt Awareness Week As Debt Awareness Week starts today (Monday 20th March), United Utilities is encouraging anyone struggling to pay their household bills not to struggle in silence but to reach out for help. 20/03/2023 01:00

Volunteers plant 600 trees and shrubs around Thirlmere A local volunteer group run by West Cumbria Rivers Trust recently spent a day planting 300 trees and 300 shrubs at Mill Gill near Thirlmere thanks to a project funded by United Utilities. 16/03/2023 13:08

Engineers going underground to boost water quality in Mersey tributary A multi-million pound project to create a vast new underground storm water storage tank is underway in Atherton. 14/03/2023 13:28

United Utilities investing £14.5m to improve the River Irk Water quality in Trub Brook and the River Irk in Castleton is set to improve thanks to a new project by United Utilities. 09/03/2023 16:13

United Utilities marks International Women’s Day with career mentoring event for Warrington pupils United Utilities is hoping to encourage more Warrington girls into a career in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) following an event to mark International Women’s Day. 09/03/2023 13:55

Warrington pupils take on United Utilities sustainability challenge to enhance STEM learning Students from Beamont Collegiate Academy in Orford have put their science, technology, engineering and maths learning to the test through a sustainability challenge. 06/03/2023 11:25

It’s a wrap – planting at new woodland area is completed United Utilities and Ribble Rivers Trust come together to plant trees to improve water quality in the River Ribble. 03/03/2023 12:07

United Utilities investing more than £50m to help improve the River Eden The River Eden and shellfish in the Solway Firth are set to benefit from upgrades to United Utilities’ wastewater treatment works in Carlisle. 01/03/2023 11:43

United Utilities makes customer service visual Customer service has become more visual at United Utilities following the introduction of a new video calling technology. 28/02/2023 09:38

United Utilities in Leigh to help people stop the sewer block and save money United Utilities will be at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre in Leigh next week to help shoppers find out what they can do to keep the town’s sewers in tip top condition. 23/02/2023 16:17

Open events in Cheshire and Halton to highlight how Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme will keep water flowing Residents in Cheshire and Halton are being given the chance to find out more about the pipelines that deliver high quality water from Wales to the North West. 23/02/2023 14:14

United Utilities will be in Manchester to help people save on their bills next week United Utilities will be at Manchester Arndale next week to help shoppers save water and money. 17/02/2023 11:01

Meet the women behind the lab tests While women are under-represented in the global scientific community, United Utilities has been bucking that trend for many years. 10/02/2023 11:04

Apprenticeship open evening a huge success More than 600 people attended United Utilities’ first ever apprenticeship open evening this week. 08/02/2023 15:31

United Utilities begins latest water network investment across Widnes Work gets underway this month to enhance the water network across areas of Widnes as part of United Utilities’ multibillion-pound investment plans for the region. 07/02/2023 16:12

Open events to showcase how Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme will keep water flowing United Utilities will host sessions in south Cheshire to give people the chance to find out more about the five-year project 02/02/2023 10:00

United Utilities graduates tackle key water sector issues through CEO Challenge 2023 Graduates at United Utilities have begun their endeavours for this year’s CEO Challenge, with the aim of tackling some of the water sector’s key issues. 01/02/2023 11:18

Innovation and beyond – United Utilities adopts more transformative solutions It’s up, up and away for the successful graduates of United Utilities’ latest Innovation Lab. 31/01/2023 09:03

New consultation events announced on future plans for Crummock Water, Chapelhouse reservoir and Overwater United Utilities has announced plans for another series of consultation events for residents to find out about its future plans for Crummock Water, Chapelhouse reservoir and Overwater. 30/01/2023 15:31

Macclesfield Forest gets a tree-mendous winter boost as 500 saplings are planted Winter isn’t all about wrapping up warm and drinking hot chocolate – it’s also the perfect time to plant new trees, so that’s what’s been happening at Macclesfield Forest. 30/01/2023 10:18

United Utilities completes £6m investment at Worsley WwTw United Utilities has invested £6m in improving the water quality of Astley Brook in Worsley. 23/01/2023 15:53

Defibrillator installed at Crosby Beach following tragic drowning A water safety charity and the North West’s water company have come together to install life-saving equipment at Crosby Beach following the tragic death of a student. 23/01/2023 14:33

Apprenticeship open evening encourages people to “Live Your Future” with United Utilities The next generation of apprentices are being invited to “Live Your Future” with United Utilities, with more than 30 opportunities now open for this year. 20/01/2023 11:13

United Utilities invite Ramsbottom residents to find out about Irwell improvement project United Utilities is set to start work on a new project later this year to improve the water quality of the River Irwell around Ramsbottom and local residents can find out more. 19/01/2023 15:23

More than 200,000 people in the North West set to benefit from help with their water bill in 2023/24 United Utilities highlights extent of support available at its fourth Affordability Summit 19/01/2023 13:51

Automated asset inspection unlocks miles of data and speeds up pipeline repair Artificial intelligence is helping to speed up repairs to United Utilities wastewater pipeline network by semi-automating the review of CCTV inspection footage. 16/01/2023 16:53

The Land Trust and United Utilities welcome visitors to Port Sunlight River Park to start 2023 with a dose of the great outdoors Community activities through Green Angels project to help people enjoy fresh air and nature as the winter days continue 11/01/2023 10:44

Equine events to showcase how Cheshire horse owners can look after their land while also supporting the county’s water sources A series of equine events is being hosted to help horse owners find out how they can manage their land to benefit animals as well as local water sources. 09/01/2023 10:23

Flushed with success as playground bathrooms get modern makeover A community playground bathroom in Croft, Warrington has been given a much-needed facelift thanks to teams from Sapphire Utility Solutions and United Utilities. 28/12/2022 14:38

United Utilities scoops international maintenance award United Utilities’ maintenance team has won the ‘Best Leadership for Reliability Program’ award at the International Maintenance Conference. 15/12/2022 14:30

Thousands call United Utilities with frozen plumbing during the cold snap Around 1,500 householders across the North West have woken up this morning to no water, after finding that their internal plumbing had frozen overnight. 15/12/2022 13:50

United Utilities introduces sewers with 'eyes and ears' in Tameside An intelligent sewer system that issues alerts to reduce flooding and overflows is being introduced across Tameside. 14/12/2022 16:09

Bury school soaks up the recent rainfall to support region’s water resources and get their garden growing A primary school in Bury has benefited from United Utilities’ £1m Sustainable Drainage for Schools programme. 13/12/2022 09:55

Sheep flock to new home at Prenton children’s farm thanks to water and construction companies’ team effort Shepherds won’t have to watch their flocks by night at a children’s farm in Prenton this winter, as sheep will be safe and warm thanks to a community project. 13/12/2022 09:48

Water company staff support local families this Christmas with Warrington Foodbank donations Staff at Warrington-based water company United Utilities are supporting local families this Christmas through a huge company-wide donation to Warrington Foodbank. 12/12/2022 09:54

United Utilities offers advice to customers on how to protect their pipes during the cold snap With the cold snap set to continue, United Utilities is offering help and advice to residents and businesses across the North West to protect their water pipes and avoid bursts and flooding. 08/12/2022 12:00

United Utilities launches consultation on plans to ensure sustainable, reliable water supply for the North West to 2085 Draft Water Resources Management Plan sets out challenges and opportunities ahead 07/12/2022 13:38

United Utilities credit control apprentice scoops top gong at National Apprenticeship Awards A Warrington apprentice has scooped the top accolade at the National Apprenticeship Awards, being recognised for his commitment to his career and his passion for helping customers. 07/12/2022 10:59

United Utilities announces £1.3m support to boost river health and reduce flooding risks United Utilities, the North West’s water company, has awarded more than £1.3m of funding to projects which will boost levels of sustainable drainage across Greater Manchester. 30/11/2022 15:41

Don’t let festive fun go down the plughole - keep fats and grease away from the drain United Utilities is urging people across the North West to keep festive food waste well away from the plughole this Christmas to avoid creating an expensive pain in the drain. 29/11/2022 09:57

Sewer upgrade improves water quality in the River Calder and Pendle Water A project to create a vast new underground storm water storage tank is progressing well in Nelson. 28/11/2022 14:28

United Utilities reveals plans to modernise Vyrnwy Aqueduct between Tarporley and Norton and calls on people to have their say People across the North West are being asked to give their thoughts on the second phase of a substantial investment project to modernise the Vyrnwy Aqueduct. 28/11/2022 14:10

First Customer Vulnerability Summit brings North West agencies together to champion a joined-up approach to supporting people in need The importance of a joined-up approach in supporting vulnerable people across the North West of England was the focus of the first United Utilities Customer Vulnerability Summit last week. 25/11/2022 14:59

North West families could save £1,270 a year by using less water and energy As the cost of living continues to put pressure on bills, figures show that families in the North West could save around £1,270 a year if they reduce their use of water at home. 23/11/2022 13:39

United Utilities to trial new river champion in Tameside United Utilities will trial a pioneering approach to managing its operations and how it engages with the local community in Tameside this winter. 17/11/2022 14:28

Bretherton school soaks up the recent rainfall to support region’s water resources and get their garden growing Rain gardens, water walls, planters and water butts are amongst the sustainable drainage measures being introduced at schools across the North West. 15/11/2022 10:31

Drone lends support to Big Windermere Survey The latest Big Windermere survey was given a high-tech boost thanks to innovative autonomous vehicle technology. 14/11/2022 14:39

Award-winning United Utilities project to encourage Warrington youngsters into engineering enters sixth year An award-winning project led by United Utilities will this year give 80 Warrington pupils from The Challenge Academy Trust the chance to explore engineering. 14/11/2022 14:34

Northwich flood plan put to the test as partners carry out a ‘dry run’ exercise Plans to prevent flooding in Northwich have been put to the test this week with a live exercise. 10/11/2022 10:08

United Utilities begins £50m investment to improve River Bollin through innovative wastewater treatment process A £50 million investment at Macclesfield Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) will use innovative technology to help improve water quality in the River Bollin. 07/11/2022 11:07

United Utilities shortlists three consortia for next stage of HARP tender process United Utilities has taken the next major step in the tender process for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). 04/11/2022 12:07

United Utilities veterans help Penketh volunteers ensure cemetery looks its best for Remembrance Day Each year as Remembrance Day approaches the Friends of St Mary’s Cemetery volunteers ramp up their efforts to ensure the war memorial and wider cemetery are looking their best. 04/11/2022 11:25

Northwich flooding contingency plan launched to help protect town’s residents and businesses A comprehensive flooding contingency plan has been launched for Northwich, bringing partners together to protect the town’s residents and businesses during adverse weather. 02/11/2022 11:38

United Utilities graduates take home CEO Challenge award for boosting process safety A team of graduates tasked with improving process safety at United Utilities have scooped the top accolade in the company’s annual CEO Challenge. 01/11/2022 15:57

United Utilities shares more information on future plans for Crummock Water, Chapelhouse reservoir and Overwater United Utilities has revealed more information about its proposals for Crummock Water, Chapelhouse reservoir and Overwater. 31/10/2022 15:26

Cutting-edge eDNA research to help maintain high quality drinking water for the North West United Utilities graduates join forces with Cardiff University for research project. 27/10/2022 10:27

New £8.9m project to improve water quality in the River Douglas United Utilities has started an £8.9m project to improve the water quality of the River Douglas around Adlington in Lancashire. 25/10/2022 14:30

The sewer monsters are back in town – and this time they are spreading a money saving message! Families visiting Manchester at half term could be in for a squelchy, smelly surprise as four revolting sewer monsters are visiting Manchester’s Arndale Centre. 20/10/2022 14:47

United Utilities apprentice team scoops hat-trick of accolades at North West Apprenticeship Awards The apprentice team at United Utilities is celebrating a trio of successes from this year’s North West Apprenticeship Awards, bringing home one individual and two company prizes. 17/10/2022 14:27

Utilities join forces with Citizens Advice to provide further support for customers in need United Utilities and Electricity North West have joined forces with Citizens Advice Manchester, to support customers in need this winter. 13/10/2022 16:07

United Utilities welcomes 88 apprentices and graduates as class of 2022 embark on their new careers United Utilities has welcomed its class of 2022, with 88 apprentices and graduates starting roles with the region’s water company – the biggest group for a single intake. 30/09/2022 10:45

Crummock Water, Chapelhouse reservoir and Overwater consultation events announced United Utilities has announced plans for a series of consultation events for residents to find out about its future plans for Crummock Water, Chapelhouse reservoir and Overwater. 29/09/2022 11:00

Aigburth primary school enjoys a blooming good start to the term thanks to new garden Pupils at St Charles’ Catholic Primary School returned after the holidays to find that a disused patch of land has been transformed into a school garden. 21/09/2022 15:30

Water sector heralds UK first in major success for greener ‘Printfrastructure’ United Utilities and tech innovators ChangeMaker3D have achieved a first in the UK water industry by demonstrating the use of 3D concrete printed components. 21/09/2022 08:51

Next phase confirmed for Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme to enhance drinking water supplies in the North West United Utilities has selected Avove for work on pipelines between Malpas and Tarporley 20/09/2022 15:05

CaST OFF - new woodlands to boost water quality Ribble Rivers Trust has begun a project to plant more than 11,000 new trees in Lancashire with the aim of improving water quality. 05/09/2022 11:30

Statement on River Mersey pollution incidents United Utilities confirms it is not responsible for the pollution that was seen in the Mersey at the weekend. 02/09/2022 16:49

Update on Audenshaw water main burst United Utilities is continuing its work to repair a burst water main next to the railway at Audenshaw in east Manchester. 02/09/2022 13:48

Promoting water efficiency and wellbeing in the Wirral with a new community garden space A new community garden space has been created in the Wirral thanks to United Utilities and Sapphire Utility Solutions. 24/08/2022 12:06

‘Green Angels’ shine a light on the wonderful world at Port Sunlight River Park thanks to United Utilities funding A project to showcase one of Merseyside’s green spaces has reached more than 381 people since it launched, giving them the chance to find out about the world on their doorstep. 23/08/2022 13:16

Care home given access to beauty spot thanks to United Utilities Two care homes in Wigan will now have a private pathway to Worthington Lake thanks to United Utilities. 15/08/2022 13:52

Haweswater Community Garden gets growing again following Covid hiatus with range of water efficiency measures in place A community garden giving United Utilities staff in Warrington the chance to get growing and boost their wellbeing has reopened, and it’s even more water efficient thanks to new initiatives. 11/08/2022 11:16

How does your allotment grow? Very well thanks to rainwater harvesting projects from United Utilities The North West is home to more than 1,300 allotments and communal gardens, where our region’s residents grow a wealth of their own produce, from carrots to cucumbers, parsnips to potatoes. 08/08/2022 13:16

New water treatments works opens as first West Cumbrians receive their water from Thirlmere More than 1,400 households in West Cumbria are the first to receive their water from a brand new £300m pipeline and treatment works. 03/08/2022 10:52

Latest update on Liverpool water supplies - 5pm Sunday The situation is improving for customers in parts of Liverpool and Sefton who have been affected by a burst water pipe since yesterday. 24/07/2022 19:43

Update on Liverpool water supplies 24 July - Some customers in parts of Liverpool are currently without water, or noticing their water pressure is lower than normal today. 24/07/2022 13:18

Safety equipment installed at Audenshaw reservoir following tragic death, but the message remains “Don’t enter the water” The mum of a 20-year-old who drowned in Audenshaw reservoir has led a campaign to raise funds for safety equipment at the site.. 22/07/2022 14:05

Wigan residents urged to help their local waterway by getting hands-on this July A day of events to help the River Douglas flow freely is being planned for next week and the people of Wigan are being encouraged to come along and get involved. 20/07/2022 13:42

North West developers save £44m with United Utilities water efficient homes A United Utilities program to encourage sustainable water use and drainage in new homes has saved developers more than £40m. 20/07/2022 13:25

Vandals warned not to tamper with fire hydrants as issues seen in Manchester and Liverpool last night As United Utilities works to ensure there is enough water to meet soaring demand, vandals are adding to the drain on resources by tampering with fire hydrants and abusing engineers. 19/07/2022 16:25

Investment plans for cleaner North West rivers revealed A £230m programme of environmental investment is under way across the North West to improve 184km of the region’s rivers by 2025. 14/07/2022 11:09

Residents urged to resist the siren call of the region’s reservoirs this summer Swimmers across the North West of England are urged to resist the siren call of reservoirs this summer – or risk the sound of emergency sirens too. 13/07/2022 15:06

United Utilities achieves record renewable energy generation and uses electricity exclusively from green sources United Utilities has had a record year for generating its own renewable energy in-house, helping protect its water customers from rising power costs. 08/07/2022 11:51

Underwater world of River Bollin revealed through hands-on habitat project A project to highlight the importance of the River Bollin has helped more than 500 youngsters get to know their local waterway. 07/07/2022 12:17

“Love Windermere” spells out new era for lake A group of organisations from across Cumbria has come together in partnership to ensure that Windermere gets the focus it needs to face a challenging future. 07/07/2022 10:51

Prestolee students learn about the dirty business of sewage 30 students from Prestolee Primary school recently visited Bolton Wastewater Treatment Works to find out what happens after they flush their toilets. 30/06/2022 15:59

Inspiring the next generation of women engineers United Utilities is celebrating International Women in Engineering Day. 23/06/2022 16:02

Windermere’s sewers are going on a fat-free diet Cafes, takeaways and restaurants in Bowness and Windermere are being urged to put the area’s sewers on a health kick by starving them of fatty waste. 20/06/2022 15:40

£280 million of support for United Utilities customers United Utilities unveiled a £280 million package of support measures that is helping over 200,000 households across the North West until 2025. 26/05/2022 09:39

United Utilities set to tender Direct Procurement contract in first for UK water industry United Utilities has issued a periodic indicative notice as it looks to start the tender process for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme. 16/05/2022 12:38

Water engineers help transform school’s garden A team of water engineers from United Utilities and its partner Morrison Water Services have worked together to help transform a school outdoor learning area. 05/05/2022 10:20

Community invited to have their say on Rivington The water company is inviting residents and those who visit Lever Park and Rivington Reservoir to give their views 28/04/2022 16:31

Six new tech firms selected for United Utilities Innovation Lab 4 The UK water company has announced the six winners of its highly respected global tech-hunt for bright new ideas 20/04/2022 08:30

New machine to help fire services tackle moorland fires Two United Utilities’ employees have worked together to create a new machine that will assist fire services tackling moorland fires in the region. 13/04/2022 17:38

It’s another thumbs up for United Utilities Priority Services Team United Utilities has been given the thumbs up for the third year running for the inclusive support provided to vulnerable customers across the North West. 12/04/2022 00:00

Enjoy Macclesfield Forest - but respect the land and each other Visitors heading to Macclesfield Forest are being asked to respect the land, the local community and each other, particularly as we approach the busy Easter weekend. 11/04/2022 00:00

Royal visit to world-first water treatment process His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Carlisle’s water treatment works to see how ultraviolet LEDs are making ripples in the field of low energy water treatment. 06/04/2022 16:26

United Utilities issues update on Thirlmere West Road access United Utilities has provided an update for residents and visitors about access arrangements to the West Road that runs alongside Thirlmere reservoir. 31/03/2022 15:46

Work taking place to curb tree disease A tree disease that can inflict significant damage to the natural environment and plant-based industries if it were allowed to take its course without intervention 29/03/2022 16:29

Europe’s largest Nereda wastewater treatment plant now online to boost Fylde coast bathing waters Next generation wastewater treatment is now up and running in Lancashire after United Utilities completed its £164m rebuild of Blackburn wastewater treatment works. 16/03/2022 16:10

United Utilities publishes road map to better river health Better rivers will help bring about a better North West - that’s the message from the region’s water company which has today published a series of commitments. 14/03/2022 14:43

United Utilities issues reminder about forthcoming road closure in Bury United Utilities is reminding residents of Bury about potential traffic disruption as its essential water mains replacement programme continues. 07/03/2022 11:45

Warrington Wolves captain joins United Utilities as apprenticeship ambassador United Utilities, the water company for the North West, has recruited Warrington Wolves Women’s Rugby Captain Michelle Davis to help raise awareness for its apprenticeship programme. 02/03/2022 16:35

Customers asked for feedback on five-year project to refurbish Vrynwy aqueduct People living in Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to give their feedback on plans for a five-year project to refurbish the Vyrnwy Aqueduct. 22/02/2022 00:00

Lake District reservoir partnership sets bar for landscape strategy A partnership between a water company and a nature charity is becoming a must-see destination for policy-makers in the world of conservation and rural affairs. 18/02/2022 11:06

West Cumbrian residents get chance to find out about their new water supply United Utilities is offering residents in West Cumbria the chance to find out about their new water supply ahead of it coming in to service from April. 16/02/2022 00:00

Watch out there’s a sewer monster lurking about! Families visiting Manchester at half term could be in for a squelchy, smelly surprise. 14/02/2022 16:33

Apprenticeships can turn your life around United Utilities is keen to create opportunities for people in the communities they serve and are seeing first-hand how its programme is changing life’s. 10/02/2022 15:06

Green Apprenticeships will help company meet Carbon neutral pledge United Utilities is creating 30 Green Apprenticeships, to help achieve its plans to go Carbon neutral by the end of this decade. 09/02/2022 11:23

United Utilities’ director included on 2022 Northern Power Women Power List Paula Steer, United Utilities’ Health, Safety, Wellbeing & Estate Services Director, has been included in the prestigious 2022 Northern Power Women - Power List. 08/02/2022 00:00

Water firm staff raise £350,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support Water firm staff raise £350,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support 04/02/2022 12:08

United Utilities joins 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index United Utilities is one of 418 companies across 45 countries and regions to join the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) 27/01/2022 15:58

United Utilities scoops award from Warrington Disability Partnership United Utilities’ Priority Services team has been rewarded for its efforts with Warrington residents during the Covid Pandemic. 20/01/2022 16:15

Water mains upgrade to start on Manchester Road in Bury United Utilities is warning residents in Bury of disruption to Manchester Road as it works to upgrade one kilometre of water mains along a stretch of the road. 06/01/2022 15:25

United Utilities issues warning about bogus water officials With Christmas around the corner and bad weather events becoming more frequent, United Utilities is warning its customers across the North West to be on their guard against bogus callers. 20/12/2021 10:02

Hotel steps up defences to prevent town flooding A Keswick hotel chain is leading the way to help protect the town centre from unnecessary flooding. 17/12/2021 10:22

Don’t get caught out by burst water pipes this Christmas As part of your Christmas preparations don’t forget to protect your home from a cold snap over the festive season. 16/12/2021 15:43

United Utilities scoops Gold again for support of Armed Forces personnel The MoD Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award is the scheme’s highest accolade for employers. 16/12/2021 10:05

Thirlmere - Storm Arwen update Like many parts of Cumbria, Thirlmere was severely impacted by Storm Arwen at the end of November. 09/12/2021 16:30

United Utilities has been ranked 7th in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List! The long-awaited Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers Index showcases leading organisations working to create an inclusive culture for all. 03/12/2021 15:52

Water retailers line up for new United Utilities meter reading service A non-household meter reading service set up by United Utilities is proving to be a big hit with water retailers. 03/12/2021 11:59

HARP wins Ground Investigation Project of the Year The Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) has won the Ground Investigation Project of the Year at the 2021 Ground Engineering Awards. 02/12/2021 11:04

Water company continues special partnership with Warrington schools to attract future engineers The special partnership between United Utilities and TCAT is now in its 5th year and was set-up to get young people interested in a STEM career. 25/11/2021 10:54

Improving flood resilience in Northwich Homes and businesses in Northwich are more resilient to flooding this winter thanks to the combined efforts of the Environment Agency, Cheshire West and Chester Council and United Utilities. 23/11/2021 16:32

Top customer service award for United Utilities call centre staff United Utilities call centre staff in Warrington and Whitehaven have been awarded The Institute of Customer Service, Service Mark with Distinction. 19/11/2021 13:21

Manchester man joins water firm as apprentice leak detective Mancunion, Benjamin Simms, is one of 22 new apprentices joining United Utilities’ 185-strong leakage taskforce to find and plug leaky pipes and protect the North West’s water resources. 16/11/2021 15:50

Fitness tracker for water pipes could spot bursts before they happen Innovative technology, which does for water pipes what fitness tracker wristbands have done for people, could spot water bursts before they happen. 09/11/2021 15:48

Don’t miss out – United Utilities launches more apprenticeship roles Water company United Utilities is set to increase the number of apprentices it has, with the creation of a further 115 opportunities. 28/10/2021 15:59

United Utilities making progress on green fleet commitment United Utilities is making great progress on one of its climate change pledges through a series of green fleet initiatives. 26/10/2021 16:16

Davyhulme charity relay raises £3000 United Utilities staff from Davyhulme Waste Water Treatment Works have raised £3000 for Macmillan cancer support. 19/10/2021 15:28

Firm’s mission to get at risk young people back into employment United Utilities, has welcomed 36 young people to the firm as part of the Government funded Kickstart Programme 19/10/2021 14:38

United Utilities’ project unearths fascinating fossils in Lancashire Geologists working on behalf of United Utilities have unearthed fascinating evidence of some of Lancashire’s earliest residents. 14/10/2021 13:58

New payment scheme is a first for the water industry United Utilities is to become the first water company to introduce a new payment scheme that allows its customers greater flexibility when it comes to paying their bill. 07/10/2021 14:03

Partners join together to patrol Macclesfield Forest United Utilities staff have this week joined forces with partners to tackle anti-social behaviour around Macclesfield Forest. 05/10/2021 00:00

No newts is good news after Nantwich amphibian rescue More than 30 endangered newts trapped in a deep dark watery prison have been plucked to safety after being spotted on CCTV. 24/09/2021 15:58

Water company United Utilities takes on record number of apprentices during 2021 As the pandemic’s economic cost is laid bare, United Utilities ambition to create job opportunities for people across the North West has not waned. 16/09/2021 14:21

Tax isn’t taxing for United Utilities United Utilities has retained its Fair Tax mark status for the third year on the trot. 13/09/2021 00:00

United Utilities gives £300,000 to eight North West charities United Utilities has awarded £300,000 to eight North West charities through a unique grant scheme 10/09/2021 00:00

Water firm sponsors slice of British Isles military tattoo concert Regional water firm, United Utilities, is sponsoring the concert which will play for one night on 07/09/2021 17:00

Carbon-cutting bioresources tech puts engineers in a spin Innovative technology which replaces power-hungry centrifuges at wastewater treatment works would cut electricity consumption and carbon emissions for bioresources operations. 03/09/2021 17:37

Water firm leaves lasting legacy for Cumbrian community after completing big pipe project United Utilities engineers have created a new school woodland area and rescued a waterlogged local park. 01/09/2021 15:13

United Utilities unveils plans to transform its wastewater network monitoring This pioneering approach will be supported by the installation of over 19,000 sensors in manholes across the North West region 26/08/2021 10:55

Mayor Andy Burnham welcomes United Utilities to the ranks of region’s top employers United Utilities has been accredited by Greater Manchester Combined Authority as a Member of its Good Employment Charter. 25/08/2021 13:56

“Decades of destruction” caused by some illegal campers in the Lake District Some visitors to the Lake District are causing decade’s worth of destruction to the environment with their behaviour, according to one landowner. 17/08/2021 16:40

Calling all innovators, United Utilities launches next Innovation Lab It’s back – the ideas incubator programme that launched the 2021 drinking water initiative of the year and delivered the UK’s reigning top Tech Innovator 10/08/2021 18:04

Working ‘together’ with the environment to tackle flooding in Thornton A project using natural flood management techniques to protect homes against flooding, whilst improving water quality in Thornton, near Blackpool is nearing completion. 29/07/2021 08:55

New tech gives NW households faster access to help with water bills Householders in the North West are the first in the UK to be offered the option of a new technology to get quicker and easier access to water bill support schemes. 28/07/2021 17:17

Race-against-the-clock Kendal water project scoops top award A race-against-time plumbing job to connect four huge water pipes into the even huger Haweswater Aqueduct in Cumbria has scooped the pipeline industry’s most prestigious award. 23/07/2021 16:01

United Utilities issues warning to visitors ahead of Summer holidays United Utilities has issued a warning to visitors to its reservoir sites ahead of the summer holidays about the dangers of swimming in open water and wildfires. 21/07/2021 16:32

RHS Tatton Show garden celebrates resilience in today's climate Extreme weather and the strains of the pandemic are two challenges that have been tackled head on with an innovative Gold Award-winning garden design at this year’s RHS Tatton Flower Show. 20/07/2021 18:09

Stop the Block – residents urged to work together to protect their beaches In the past year alone, due to the wrong things being flushed and poured, there have been more than 350 blockages in Blackpool and the Fylde 19/07/2021 16:15

United Utilities is first UK water firm given gold standard stamp of approval for carbon targets The global Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has given North West water firm, United Utilities, its stamp of approval for the company’s ambitious science-based emissions targets. 16/07/2021 17:43

New nature podcast shines a light on Rivington’s wildlife A ‘magical’ Lancashire beauty spot takes centre stage in a new podcast about landscapes which all have surprising links to our water supply. 15/07/2021 12:14

First UK river partnership is a blueprint for a Green Recovery United Utilities and The Rivers Trust have today announced a ground-breaking strategic partnership to tackle the big challenges facing rivers in North West England. 08/07/2021 11:09

Water sector blazes a trail for low carbon 3D construction printing on site The water sector could soon be the first in the UK able to print made-to-measure objects out of sustainable concrete on site. 07/07/2021 13:07

RSPB and United Utilities sign up to shared vision in the North West A remote hill farm at Haweswater in the Lake District today marked the agreement of a new shared vision for a conservation charity and a water company. 05/07/2021 16:41

United Utilities wins ninth consecutive RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety North West water company United Utilities has earned RoSPA’s Gold Award for the ninth consecutive year 30/06/2021 14:44

£16.5m project to tap into north Pennine water supplies gets under way in Lancashire A £16.5m project to boost water supplies across the North West will get under way in earnest later this month (June 29). 28/06/2021 14:53

Water firm warns open water swimmers to stay away from reservoirs Regardless of how warm the weather is, our advice is crystal clear. A quick cool off in one of reservoirs could be fatal. 25/06/2021 00:00

Top Liverpool restaurant gets top marks for disposing of left overs The five traps are essential kit to stop fats, oils and greases getting into the sewers and solidifying with other waste into a stinky blockage called a fatberg. 24/06/2021 08:45

Women engineers reveal personal histories and hurdles in inspiring new children’s eBook A brand new eBook modelled on the popular ‘Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls’ has been created to mark International Women in Engineering Day 23/06/2021 16:18

Too much water, too little and water of the right quality – playing our part to tackle the climate and nature emergencies what is good for water and good for nature is actually good for people too and we need to find measures that connect all three. 17/06/2021 13:46

Emergency work to contain tree disease outbreak at Dove Stone A tree disease that has been spreading through large tracts of the UK has been found at Dove Stone 16/06/2021 11:29

New van designs help tackle moorland fires Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and United Utilities have unveiled two wrapped community Safety Vehicles that will help prevent and raise awareness of fires on moorland across the county. 15/06/2021 13:56

Engineers put a spaniel in the works to help find tricky Langdale leak What do you get when you spend hours searching soggy fields for a water leak which almost left a tiny Lake District hamlet with dry taps? 11/06/2021 09:30

MP Joins Calls For Visitors To Respect Macclesfield Forest As we head towards a busy Bank Holiday weekend, landowner United Utilities, alongside Macclesfield’s MP David Rutley, is urging visitors to Macclesfield Forest to respect the land 27/05/2021 15:44

UNITED UTILITIES REPORTS ON RECORD PERFORMANCE FOR NORTH WEST REGION United Utilities, which this year invested £617m and supported 1 in every 150 jobs in the region, today announced that it continued to deliver excellent operational performance 27/05/2021 09:45

New podcast shines a light on the NW countryside through the experiences of the people who love it A new podcast has been launched to lift the lid on the North West’s great outdoors 26/05/2021 16:18

Plans for central section of region’s biggest plumbing project posted online Customers in Lancaster and the Ribble Valley can now check out the final plans for a new section of the Haweswater Aqueduct 26/05/2021 09:05

IT manager reveals thrilling double life at heart of UK’s COVID response IT manager reveals thrilling double life at heart of UK’s COVID response 25/05/2021 16:08

United Utilities partners with RHS at new Bridgewater Garden The much-anticipated RHS Garden Bridgewater opened in Salford this week, exploring the themes of sustainability, resilience and water efficiency. 20/05/2021 13:33

Partners in grime design fat-busting method to clear giant grease ball clogging up Liverpool sewer At its peak it was 200 tonnes - the size of 25 elephants - but now Liverpool’s mammoth fatberg is no more 20/05/2021 09:46

Plans for North section of region’s biggest plumbing project posted online Customers in South Lakeland can now check out the final plans for a new section of the Haweswater Aqueduct 17/05/2021 12:46

Water staff pull out all the stops to keep the water flowing in Warrington A special task team worked around the clock to manage the repair work on Dan’s Road, near Fiddlers Ferry Power Station in Widnes. 14/05/2021 14:46

United Utilities statement on microplastics research As a society, it is vitally important that we increase our understanding of microplastics pollution 13/05/2021 17:10

Junction of A6 and Bramhall Lane, Stockport: Three consecutive weekends of work starts May 14 Engineers upgrading one of Stockport’s large water mains will be working through the next three weekends 13/05/2021 16:14

Work completed to protect homes from flooding External flooding of homes in Rock View, Sefton should soon be a thing of the past, thanks to work that’s been completed by United Utilities. 10/05/2021 11:29

United Utilities and partners are double winners in £2m innovation challenge United Utilities is celebrating after two of its collaborative projects made it onto the list of 11 winners in Ofwat’s new Innovation in Water Challenge 05/05/2021 14:23

School children raise awareness of Stop the Block for a flood free Wirral A campaign to reduce sewer blockages across the Wirral has been a huge success, with a 94% reduction in unflushables and dozens of school children doing their bit to help Stop the Block. 30/04/2021 12:36

Water firm staff donate unused Christmas meal money to food distribution charity during Covid crisis This generous support from United Utilities is fantastic and we are very grateful. It came at a particularly challenging time for our charity 29/04/2021 14:46

United Utilities using the Grow West Derby community initiative to help grow people’s understanding of water efficiency United Utilities continually encourages people to adopt simple everyday steps to lead a more water efficient lifestyle 27/04/2021 12:35

Have you swiped properly? New poll reveals what lockdown Brits really do in the loo 22/04/2021 09:23

When Oscar met Ste He might be United Utilities’ biggest fan, but when six-year-old Oscar Pickering met his Sewermen hero the admiration definitely went both ways. 14/04/2021 16:15

Plans for southern section of region’s biggest plumbing job posted online Customers in Hyndburn, Rossendale and Bury can now check out the final plans for a new section of the Haweswater Aqueduct that United Utilities will be laying in their area 14/04/2021 14:07

United Utilities meets new international health and safety standard Auditors have given the thumbs to health and safety practices at water firm United Utilities. 09/04/2021 11:07

United Utilities helps young people kickstart careers Twenty young people from across the North West have joined water company United Utilities on a six month placement. 08/04/2021 10:51

BBQ risk in the spotlight in Moorland wildfire campaign Land and fire chiefs have issued a stark warning to people not to use disposable BBQs in the countryside, as Easter visitors risk causing devastating wildfires on the moors. 01/04/2021 16:31

Rivington fair cancelled amid Easter safety measures Rivington’s Good Friday fair is cancelled as authorities urge visitors to stay safe over Easter 01/04/2021 16:18

Essential water mains work on northbound A6 in Stockport One of Stockport’s large water mains is set for a major re-vamp to improve and safeguard water supplies for thousands of people 31/03/2021 15:12

New woodland area will spruce up primary school playground New woodland area will spruce up primary school playground 30/03/2021 11:26

Are leaky loos costing households in the North West the earth? Leaking toilets could be hitting North West householders in the pocket and putting the region’s precious environment under needless strain 29/03/2021 09:17

United Utilities supports Age Concern Central Lancashire new community outreach service Age Concern Central Lancashire today launches its new community outreach service, one year on from the first national lockdown in a bid to reach those in need. 23/03/2021 14:35

Commitment made to Maghull communities for strengthened flood risk management Sefton Council, the Environment Agency and United Utilities have signed a joint statement of intent 22/03/2021 10:27

United Utilities is planting trees and restoring blanket bog to help combat climate change Regional water firm, United Utilities, has planted 10,000 trees around its treatment works in Kinder, Derbyshire. 19/03/2021 13:55

United Utilities launches £300,000 catchment grant scheme United Utilities has launched a unique new grant scheme aimed at helping charities to improve their local river catchment for the benefit of the community. 18/03/2021 10:20

Japanese knotweed running rampant in Frodsham quarry thanks to fly-tippers It’s the bane of homeowners and gardeners everywhere and now a quarry in Frodsham has fallen foul of the dreaded Japanese knotweed. 11/03/2021 12:46

Stop the Block – residents urged to work together to protect local community Residents on the Wirral are being urged to work together and think twice about what they put down their pipes and drains to protect their homes, local community and beautiful coastline. 18/02/2021 15:27

Householders urged to check for frozen plumbing As the cold snap continues across the North West, water company United Utilities has been getting calls from householders affected by frozen plumbing. 11/02/2021 14:18

Young couple breathe new life into Lancashire farmland Regional water firm, United Utilities, has let a ‘starter farm’ to a young couple planning to involve the local community in their new farming adventure. 10/02/2021 14:44

Good news for homes in Hazel Grove affected by flooding Announcement that work has started on a scheme to reduce the risk of their homes being flooded. 09/02/2021 18:02

United Utilities starts hunt for around 40 new apprentices The region’s only FTSE100 company, United Utilities has a strong track record for offering quality apprenticeships 08/02/2021 16:52

North West householders save over £4 MILLION on water bills Families across the North West have saved more than £4 million on their water bills in the last six months. 03/02/2021 13:10

United Utilities agrees to sell its stake in Tallinn Water United Utilities today announces that it has agreed to sell its last remaining non-regulated international business activity. 03/02/2021 12:11

United Utilities: Supporting a Green Recovery in the North West United Utilities, the North West's water company, has unveiled ambitious new plans to support a green economic recovery. 01/02/2021 12:33

Gender-equality push earns United Utilities place on list of top firms United Utilities has been recognised for its commitment to gender equality in the workplace. 28/01/2021 15:55

Young farmers inject new life into Peak District land Two young farmers are breathing new life into the Peak District. 28/01/2021 10:53

Huge demand for United Utilities’ sustainable £300million bond The North West’s water company, United Utilities attracted huge demand for its first ever sustainable bond issue, which was more than three times over-subscribed. 26/01/2021 00:00

Southport homes get set for anti-flood scheme A multi-million pound project is underway to alleviate sewer flooding impacting homes in the Churchtown area of Verulam Road and Merlewood Avenue. 18/01/2021 19:05

Water retailers, companies and customers to benefit from new schemes to drive improvements in market data United Utilities is the first water company in England to offer retailers two new incentives for finding businesses who’ve slipped through the billing net. 18/01/2021 13:54

New measures brought in at Dove Stone to deter irresponsible visitors Police, water, and council chiefs are stepping up measures this weekend (16 – 17 Jan) to reduce the number of day-trippers flouting Covid guidance at Dove Stone reservoir. 15/01/2021 17:26

More people now eligible for water bill assistance As the impact of COVID-19 continues to bite, North West water firm United Utilities is extending its financial support schemes to help even more people struggling with their bill. 15/01/2021 11:11

Ongoing pandemic doesn’t stop water company taking on record number of new apprentices United Utilities has welcomed 56 new apprentices, which is the highest number of new apprenticeship recruits the business has taken on in one go. 14/01/2021 11:38

£14m Carlisle water mains re-hab reaches final phase The biggest ever revamp of Carlisle’s water mains has moved into its final phase around the north of the city centre. 13/01/2021 13:41

United Utilities names the eight new tech firms in its Innovation Lab 3 Low carbon 3D-concrete printing, sludge-cleaning microbes and satellites that hunt leaks – just three of the ideas to make it onto United Utilities’ third Innovation Lab. 12/01/2021 16:25

NW business owners urged to keep an eye out for frozen pipes As small businesses close under new national lockdown rules, water company United Utilities fears business premises left empty during the winter could be at risk of freezing pipes. 08/01/2021 11:56

Freeze warning: Protect your pipes as temperatures dip Winter is finally here and as temperatures plummet, water company United Utilities is urging North West homes and businesses to get lagging 30/12/2020 14:36

United Utilities makes Cheshire farmers a fir offer If you’re feeling in the Christmas spirit, and fancy getting in on the act, how about growing your own Christmas trees? 18/12/2020 09:04

United Utilities hosts biggest ever employee conference The annual event, which usually involves around 800 managers, this year engaged with more than 3,000 employees from all areas of the business. 18/12/2020 08:43

Tameside woman scoops Future Water award for innovation A young Tameside woman with a passion for emerging tech has clinched her second award in the traditionally male-dominated world of water engineering. 10/12/2020 16:00

World-leading UV project shines a light on the future of water treatment Pioneering technology is set to transform a Cumbrian water treatment works into a world first. 10/12/2020 15:50

25ft gift kicks-off Christmas at Chorley children’s hospice Christmas has arrived for children at a Chorley hospice after foresters delivered them a 25ft socially-distanced gift. 02/12/2020 17:22

Bird of prey takes flight after rescue by Lancaster water workers A stricken buzzard found fighting for its life in an icy stream has taken wing around Lancaster again after a rescue by water workers. 02/12/2020 17:13

Winter is coming, is your home and business prepared? Winter is finally here according to weather forecasters who predict a cold week ahead for the country. 02/12/2020 09:29

80 North West jobs as United Utilities takes water meter reading back in-house United Utilities has taken on 80 staff to help update and improve meter reading services for millions of its water customers. 01/12/2020 16:08

New plans to manage Dove Stone announced A new action plan for managing the numbers of visitors to Dove Stone reservoir will bring “much needed relief” for local residents, it is hoped. 30/11/2020 11:31

Welcome back ‘Sandy’ After 120 days and over 2800 hours of back-breaking work, United Utilities’ 23 tonne boring machine ‘Sandy’ finally completed its 270 metre journey 27/11/2020 15:36

Experts on NASA programme help put ‘rocket science’ into running the region’s water works North West water engineers are in talks with experts working on behalf of NASA to help inject a bit of ‘rocket science’ into the way they maintain the region’s treatment works. 27/11/2020 10:19

United Utilities kick starts careers of young unemployed North West water firm, United Utilities, has announced it will take on an initial 250 young unemployed people as part of the Government’s new Kick Start programme. 25/11/2020 09:12

Water firm announces latest graduate recruitment drive Graduates interested in careers in management, engineering, catchment management and digital services are being targeted by United Utilities 25/11/2020 09:05

£1m Goyt Valley environmental programme launched The future looks bright for one of the south Pennines most dramatic, picturesque and protected valleys. 24/11/2020 11:51

United Utilities named top water company in Europe-wide staff survey of Diversity Leaders Water company United Utilities has been ranked one of Europe’s most inclusive workplaces - by the people who work there. 20/11/2020 15:24

United Utilities starts the countdown to Innovation Lab 3 Today businesses and entrepreneurs from around the world will be pitching their ideas to United Utilities, as the water company’s Innovation Lab swings into action once more. 17/11/2020 11:09

North West water firm backs CCW Vulnerability Manifesto United Utilities has backed a bid by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) to make sure more vulnerable people access help at times of need – such as during the COVID pandemic. 16/11/2020 17:41

Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow A big idea is taking shape from tiny beginnings in a field in Lancashire. 13/11/2020 00:00

United Utilities plans for Net Zero Carbon by 2030 Today United Utilities has joined forces with the rest of the water industry to set out its plans to go Carbon neutral by the end of this decade. 12/11/2020 12:27

Region’s biggest plumbing job done on time, in a storm, despite COVID A crack team of 180 specialist engineers have pulled off the biggest plumbing job in the North West near Kendal despite severe storms and the effects of the COVID pandemic. 11/11/2020 00:00

United Utilities announces £300,000 fund for catchment projects United Utilities today unveiled its plans for improving the North West’s watercourses through partnership working and holistic thinking. 06/11/2020 16:04

Apprenticeship award win for United Utilities North West based water company United Utilities is celebrating after scooping a gong at the prestigious North West National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 05/11/2020 14:57

United Utilities joins fight to contain tree disease A tree disease that has been spreading through large tracts of the UK has been found at Lamaload Reservoir near Macclesfield, United Utilities has confirmed. 05/11/2020 12:11

United Utilities shortlisted for regional apprenticeship award United Utilities shortlisted for regional apprenticeship award 02/11/2020 15:50

North West sewage works hold key to COVID tracking The contents of the North West’s sewers are helping scientists to track the coronavirus pandemic. 26/10/2020 16:15

Inside Manchester’s giant gas ‘bubbles’ Ever wondered what it would be like to stand inside Manchester’s huge biogas spheres 20/10/2020 13:18

Two water wise communities net £50,000 for North West hospices People in Blackburn and West Cumbria have earned thousands of pounds for their local hospices – by saving over 250 million litres of water. 19/10/2020 17:10

Want a job like Mike from Sewermen? Here’s how in Manchester United Utilities is searching for an apprentice tanker driver in Greater Manchester to follow in the footsteps of Mike Ball, one of the firm’s stars of its TV documentary Sewermen. 02/10/2020 16:34

North West water company complaints plunge 16 per cent United Utilities has earned praise from a UK water consumer champion after a dramatic fall in complaints. 24/09/2020 14:02

£14m Carlisle water mains re-hab reaches penultimate phase The biggest ever revamp of Carlisle’s water mains moves into its penultimate phase from next Monday (September 21 18/09/2020 15:59

United Utilities launches application assistance for would-be apprentices United Utilities has launched a range of free online courses to help potential apprentices prepare for interviews and job applications. 16/09/2020 09:06

Pennine island is the broody best for UK’s protected gulls An island in the middle of a remote Lancashire reservoir has become such a safe haven for a protected species of gull 14/09/2020 13:58

Megan shows there is opportunity on tap for new apprentices in Warrington 22-year old Megan Mason is encouraging other young people from the town to consider an apprenticeship, after starting her career through the scheme. 11/09/2020 09:59

Customers warned about using unscrupulous firms that fly-tip waste It’s grossly irresponsible, unsightly and it's a criminal offence, yet during lockdown several North West beauty spots have sadly seen a dramatic rise in fly-tipping. 10/09/2020 15:22

Leakage dog Kilo earns his stripes The newest recruit in United Utilities’ war on water leaks has graduated with flying colours. 08/09/2020 15:21

Lockdown charity giveaway nets £16k for North West causes A charity cash giveaway which started during lockdown has raised more than £16,500 for local causes. 08/09/2020 15:05

UK water firm one of the world’s top 50 sustainable companies United Utilities is set to join a list of the world’s most sustainable companies to invest in. 04/09/2020 09:33

Lancashire farmer’s son’s eureka moment is a ‘game changer’ in the fight against moorland fires When United Utilities land agent Dan Fowler worked on the family dairy farm in the 1980s, he little guessed his skills would help fight Lancashire’s most devastating fires. 26/08/2020 14:35

West Cumbria construction project on track despite coronavirus challenges Engineers working on West Cumbria’s new multi million pound water supplies project are set to hit a host of new construction landmarks despite coronavirus challenges. 24/08/2020 12:23

Farmers give water firm six tonnes of unwanted chemicals for free disposal Farmers give water firm six tonnes of unwanted chemicals for free disposal 19/08/2020 14:52

UNITED UTILITIES EMBARKS ON SUMMER RECRUITMENT DRIVE North West water firm, United Utilities, is taking on 120 new staff as part of a summer recruitment drive. 14/08/2020 16:08

Crack crew of grease busters hit Liverpool city centre to fight fatbergs A team of expert fat, oil and grease busters will be pounding the streets of Liverpool this summer in an attempt to put the city’s sewers on a strict diet. 14/08/2020 12:49

The search is on for United Utilities’ next generation of key workers The North West’s only FTSE100 company is looking to recruit 62 new apprentices with a wide range of schemes on offer. 12/08/2020 16:00

United Utilities gets thumbs up for inclusivity scheme United Utilities has got the thumbs up for the inclusive support it gives customers in the North West. 06/08/2020 09:23

United Utilities extends helping hand to customers affected by COVID-19 The water firm has announced it has changed criteria on one of its support schemes to help customers who have been affected financially by COVID-19. 05/08/2020 18:20

United Utilities asks market for innovative solutions to sludge management United Utilities is inviting companies to contact it with new and effective solutions for the treatment of sludge. 03/08/2020 15:52

Water firm switches to virtual public exhibitions to showcase aqueduct plans United Utilities has launched a fully-digital exhibition after Covid lockdown called a halt to its planned public exhibitions showcasing proposals to refurbish the Haweswater Aqueduct. 31/07/2020 15:32

£290 million pledged in war on leaks United Utilities is to invest £290 million in plans to reduce leakage by a record amount over the coming five years. 31/07/2020 15:25

‘SANDY’ GETS TO WORK UNDER THE M65 Meet ‘Sandy’ – United Utilities’ latest recruit to join the £150m Blackburn and Darwen wastewater upgrade scheme. 24/07/2020 15:46

Gates open at Anchorsholme Park Anchorsholme Park in Blackpool has reopened after the completion of United Utilities’ £80 million waste water project. 21/07/2020 09:26

Denton Holme water works set for August finish Water refurbishment roadworks in Carlisle’s Denton Holme area are on track for completion by mid-August. 15/07/2020 15:08

Coronavirus: How United Utilities didn’t allow the crisis to stop the career prospects of its next generation of key workers United Utilities has been creatively coming up with safe social distancing methods to help its crop of final year apprentices to complete the final stages of their scheme. 07/07/2020 11:08

Peregrine falcon chicks seen in Longdendale for first time in a decade Bird lovers in Longdendale are celebrating after what’s thought to be the first successful peregrine falcon nest in the valley for more than a decade. 06/07/2020 17:36

United Utilities launches global hunt for game-changing tech North West water firm wants emerging ideas which could transform the way services are delivered to its customers 06/07/2020 17:30

Don’t let your DIY spell disaster for local rivers and beaches The rise in people doing DIY during lockdown has also led to a sharp increase in substances being poured down drains and polluting regional rivers and beaches. 03/07/2020 16:43

Call centre charity cash donations top £10,000 Charity cash being distributed to worthy causes by key workers at United Utilities call centres has topped £10,000. 25/06/2020 17:05

Plea to stop vandalism on life-saving equipment Vandals are putting lives at risk after United Utilities has seen a spike in throwline equipment being damaged. 23/06/2020 17:20

West Cumbrians urged to save water and help raise cash for Hospice at Home West Cumbria People in West Cumbria could help raise thousands of pounds for a charity close to the area’s heart – just by using a bit less water a day. 16/06/2020 11:09

New team of wastewater warriors taken on to tackle customer drain dilemmas Blasting blockages, blitzing fatbergs and keeping our pipes in pukka condition are just a few of the tasks allocated to a crack new team of sewer superheroes. 16/06/2020 09:14

MONOPOLY’s new Lakes edition is all about the ‘water works’ No game of MONOPOLY would be the same without its ‘water works’ but there’s more than pipes and puddles in the brand new Lake District edition of the iconic board game. 10/06/2020 16:11

Save water and help raise cash for East Lancashire Hospice People in Blackburn are being offered the chance to help raise thousands of pounds for a charity close to the town’s heart – just by using a bit less water a day. 08/06/2020 16:05

Garden Ninja teams up with water firm to highlight water saving hacks Lee has teamed up with regional water company, United Utilities, to demonstrate how green-fingered residents can maintain a healthy garden and still use water wisely. 03/06/2020 16:11

£11m Dearham flood scheme enters final phase A long-awaited project to tackle sewer flooding in a north Cumbrian village is moving into top gear. 03/06/2020 12:21

Giant battery will power Preston plant with homegrown solar energy Giant rechargeable batteries have been installed in a Preston treatment works to help power the plant with its own homegrown solar energy. 02/06/2020 14:39

Public support for Darwen Moor fire-fighting effort is ‘overwhelming’ say workers Workers fighting a huge moorland blaze near Darwen in Lancashire have expressed their gratitude for the upswell of support they have received from local people. 02/06/2020 14:31

Van makeover puts North West company’s apprentices on road to fame It might not be the cover of Vogue, but a company’s stunning new vehicle livery could soon make apprentices some of the most recognised faces on the roads of the North West. 30/05/2020 08:45

Shocking pictures of North West sun-lovers prompt safety warning from water and emergency chiefs Worried water bosses have issued a stark danger warning to the public as shocking pictures show the extent of people ignoring life-preserving social distancing and ‘no swimming’ advice. 29/05/2020 20:58

Meet FIDO - the AI weapon in the battle to beat water leaks The North West water company, which introduced the UK’s first water sniffer dogs, is blazing yet another new trail. 27/05/2020 18:19

Rivington Pike turns blue in thanks to NHS key workers Rivington Pike turns blue in thanks to NHS key workers 22/05/2020 16:57

Work from home call centre colleagues distribute almost £7,500 to regional charities Key workers from United Utilities call centres have racked up almost £7,500 for local charities during lockdown – and the figure is still rising. 22/05/2020 16:48

United Utilities pledges ongoing support for the North West In its full year results, released today, United Utilities shows improved services for customers and the environment while doing its bit to limit COVID-19 hardship on local communities. 22/05/2020 08:47

Lockdown measures eased, but message on taking a dip in reservoirs is still clear People are being warned by United Utilities and the Fire and Rescue Service from both Greater Manchester and Lancashire not to go swimming in reservoirs 20/05/2020 11:24

Reservoir car parks reopen Visitors are urged to observe social distancing when United Utilities opens its reservoir car parks on Friday 15 May. 14/05/2020 15:32

Son remembers his late dad with the help of some water workers Son remembers his late dad with the help of some water workers 14/05/2020 10:48

Serve’s ewe right. Water workers rescue lamb near Rochdale A lamb got in a bleat of bother after getting stuck in a disused water tank near Rochdale. 13/05/2020 18:14

Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed: Lake District squirrel kittens go nuts for Springtime Wildlife workers have shared photos of young red squirrels – known as kits - at play at United Utilities’ Thirlmere reservoir in the Lake District this month (May). 13/05/2020 18:08

Water company creates home learning hub whilst schools are closed United Utilities has created a range of educational water activities, to help with home learning. 07/05/2020 11:55

North West water worker makes a princess-ly sum for the NHS A Disney-mad water worker is raising thousands for the NHS 07/05/2020 11:45

Warrington wastewater workers get shot at TV fame Two wastewater workers from Warrington are starring in the second series of Sewermen 06/05/2020 16:39

Warwick Road water works progresses during lock-down United Utilities water engineers say they have been making good progress upgrading the mains pipes along Warwick Road in Carlisle. 06/05/2020 16:31

Housebound call centre colleagues raise charity cash from home Key workers from United Utilities’s call centres in Warrington and Whitehaven are raising coronavirus cash to help beat the lockdown blues. 30/04/2020 15:14

Lockdown fly-tippers turn North West beauty spots into eyesores Rangers patrolling some of the North West’s treasured beauty spots say the areas have become magnets for fly-tippers during the coronavirus lockdown. 30/04/2020 14:31

New technology helps prevent disruption to major commuter route in Liverpool The work that has been completed under Edge Lane we hope will have made the network more resilient for at least the next 100 years if not more 29/04/2020 16:57

Sewermen get second shot at TV fame They’re the everyday heroes poking through our poo to clear blockages, and keep our filth flowing freely, and they’re coming back to a TV screen near you. 28/04/2020 12:02

Don’t risk swimming in reservoirs, United Utilities warn As the North West expects some of the hottest recorded April temperatures this week, people are being warned to avoid swimming in reservoirs. 22/04/2020 16:51

Sewermen heroes locate lost rings for NHS worker When Wirral NHS worker, Angela Kipling, accidentally flushed her wedding rings down the loo she feared they were lost forever. 22/04/2020 13:18

New role for Widnes woman in fight against COVID-19 A Widnes office worker has ditched the day job and donned overalls to help keep her key worker colleagues supplied with protective equipment. 22/04/2020 13:00

Green gas holders go blue for NHS Key water workers show solidarity with carers. 16/04/2020 11:16

United Utilities extra support service tops 100,000 registrations United Utilities has seen customers registering for its Priority Services scheme top 100,000. 14/04/2020 14:41

Easter visitors urged off Rivington Pike and onto social media in bid to avoid COVID transmission risk Easter visitors are being urged to avoid a traditional North West visitor hotspot this Easter and take their festivities online instead. 08/04/2020 15:48

Wastewater technical forum on new sewerage adoption arrangements On Wednesday 04 March 2020 we held a wastewater technical forum in Haydock, covering the new sewerage adoption arrangements that will be implemented in April. 08/04/2020 09:06

Coronavirus – Anchorsholme Park to remain closed The gates will remain closed at Anchorsholme Park to assist in the reduction of the spread of Covid-19. 07/04/2020 16:47

North West’s £3.5m boost to help struggling water bill payers Water company United Utilities has injected £3.5m into a trust fund to help people who struggle to pay their water bills. 01/04/2020 16:50

Key workers keep North West water flowing Public urged to "Give a wave for water". United Utilities staff are continuing to keep the North West’s water running during the current COVID-19 crisis. 31/03/2020 14:08

Visitors warned for ignoring COVID-19 and wildfire risk at south Pennines beauty spot Police, fire, water and charity chiefs are calling on people to stay at home and strictly follow the Government’s coronavirus advice. 27/03/2020 17:29

Changes to sewer adoptions are coming soon On 01 April 2020, Ofwat is introducing a standard practice for water companies to follow for the adoption of newly constructed sewers. 26/03/2020 14:58

CORONAVIRUS: Water companies put stop to controlled burning on moors United Utilities have today asked their tenants and land managers to halt controlled burning on their land until further notice. 26/03/2020 13:33

Reservoir recreation sites to close from tonight United Utilities is to close all its reservoir and recreational site car parks from tonight, as official advice to observe social distancing is stepped up. 23/03/2020 15:27

United Utilities steps up support for customers in response to Covid-19 United Utilities steps up support for customers in response to Covid-19 23/03/2020 12:20

Flush warning for loo roll alternatives Shoppers looking for loo roll alternatives during the Coronavirus situation are being warned to think twice before flushing them away after use. 18/03/2020 13:41

New Anchorsholme Park set to open after five-year United Utilities wastewater project The vast £80m project will enhance the town’s sewer system, in order to help improve Blackpool’s bathing waters, creating a better environment for all. 12/03/2020 15:54

Warrington school opens first STEM centre of its kind during British Science Week The centre, sponsored by water company United Utilities, is the only school in the UK to have a FabLab and STEM centre 11/03/2020 09:51

United Utilities’ 2020 mission for new apprentices United Utilities’ 2020 mission for new apprentices 24/02/2020 15:09

Water supplies returning to normal for Eden Valley United Utilities has confirmed the network which emptied impacting water supplies for around 8,000 properties in Eden Valley is now refilled. 14/02/2020 17:42

WATER SUPPLIES UPDATE FOR CUMBRIA United Utilities is gradually restoring water supplies across the Eden Valley area of Cumbria after successfully repairing a water pipe which was damaged during Storm Ciara. 13/02/2020 00:00

Water supplies update for Cumbria A special helpline for farmers has been set up by United Utilities as efforts continue to repair a storm-damaged water pipe near Shap. 12/02/2020 14:22

Water supplies update for Cumbria Water quality at Shap back to normal but water interruptions set to hit wider Eden Valley area. 11/02/2020 17:45

Update on water supplies in North Cumbria United Utilities is continuing to work on repairs to a water main in the Selside area that was damaged by Storm Ciara on Sunday. 11/02/2020 14:47

Apprenticeships can help you reach the top Apprenticeships offer an attractive alternative to university, allowing people to learn while they earn. 10/02/2020 13:59

North West water bills to fall The cost of spending a penny and making a brew in the North West is set to fall from 1st April 2020. 06/02/2020 15:18

United Utilities brings winter cheer to Warrington’s elderly United Utilities brings winter cheer to Warrington’s elderly 04/02/2020 14:50

More financial support is needed for young adults struggling with debt Financial management is an ongoing challenge for most people, but worryingly, far too few under 25s are seeking advice when they fall into debt, a new survey has revealed. 17/01/2020 16:09

United Utilities to fund trial of industry’s most accurate nitrogen measuring tool for farmers. Farmers in United Utilities’ groundwater safeguard zones in Cheshire are being invited to take part in a free trial to help improve nitrogen use on their farms. 13/01/2020 00:00

Mayor Andy Burnham helps restore peat bogs Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham today lent a hand to a partnership restoring the peat bogs above Oldham. 09/01/2020 16:12

Carr Mill Primary School benefits from community investment project Carr Mill Primary School pupils can now enjoy the wonders of outside learning thanks to a community investment project delivered by United Utilities 06/01/2020 10:49

Mammoth fatberg lurking beneath Manchester’s city streets A giant fatberg weighing around the same as three elephants is lurking beneath Manchester’s city streets. 23/12/2019 11:44

New water pipeline wins major engineering award A major new water supply scheme in Cumbria has been given the thumbs up with a prestigious engineering award. 19/12/2019 17:01

West Cumbria pipeline team help out foodbank Staff working on a Cumbrian water pipeline project have dug deep for a North Lakes food charity. 18/12/2019 00:00

Christmas tree arrives at Derian House Hospice Children at a Chorley hospice have been given a 25-foot tall Christmas gift by kind-hearted forestry workers at United Utilities. 17/12/2019 10:44

New water industry tech unveiled at UU 'Demo Day' Leak detection, sewer inspection and flood defence are some of the areas taking a technological leap forward thanks to some brilliant new thinking and cooperation at United Utilities. 12/12/2019 16:25

United Utilities honoured as one of the UK's best places to work in 2020 UK's best places to work in 2020; a Glassdoor employees' choice award winner 11/12/2019 10:17

Craig helps shoppers get pipes winter ready Shoppers in Manchester’s Arndale Centre got some surprise free DIY advice from ex-Big Brother winner Craig Phillips. 20/11/2019 00:00

Grads targeted by new ad campaign literally plastered on the back of a lorry You may have seen lorries driving around your area covered in huge photos of young people on United Utilities’ graduate scheme. 06/11/2019 10:50

Water supplies affected for Prenton residents Some customers in the Prenton area of the Wirral are without water this morning, or getting just a trickle through the tap. 03/11/2019 09:43

New helpline for concerned families seeking support for struggling relatives Friends and family can find out about financial assistance schemes available to relatives struggling with their water bills thanks to a new helpline launched today by United Utilities. 22/10/2019 13:28

United Utilities and Rivers Trust get up close and personal in UK first United Utilities and Rivers Trust have become even closer after it was announced that the North West’s water company has brought a Rivers Trust employee 22/10/2019 13:18

Farmers offered free disposal of unwanted chemicals Farmers with unwanted, unlabelled or out-of-date chemicals lurking in their sheds and stores can get them safely disposed of free of charge, courtesy of United Utilities. 22/10/2019 12:13

Manchester sewers to go on strict diet in attempt to fight fatbergs It’s Unblocktober and Manchester’s water company is on a mission to rid the city’s sewers of fatbergs. 03/10/2019 14:30

United Utilities unveils eight new companies to join its Innovation Lab Following the success of its first Innovation Lab, United Utilities has selected eight teams to join its second cohort. 23/09/2019 15:09

Chances for cellar flooding are drying up thanks to two new inventions Chances for cellar flooding are drying up thanks to two new inventions 23/09/2019 14:06

Warrington-based water firm buys tipper truck fleet to transport sludge fertilizer to farmers A fleet of shiny new tipper trucks will be transporting sludge cake to farmers around the region, courtesy of United Utilities. 19/09/2019 11:50

North West water company takes on 48 apprentices and graduates United Utilities opened its doors to 30 new apprentices and 18 graduates 06/09/2019 10:33

United Utilities is first FTSE 100 water company to secure Fair Tax Mark United Utilities has become the first water company within the FTSE 100 to secure the Fair Tax Mark 26/07/2019 11:27

Tanks for having us! Construction workers build Oldham pupils a school garden It was built by an army of staff, contractors and suppliers while also building a £46m underground stormwater storage tank in another part of the school field. 15/07/2019 11:26

Engineers make ‘grand’ gesture to Carlisle kids club United Utilities has donated £1,000 to help fund hundreds of nutritious breakfasts and lunches for children using Carlisle Youth Zone’s Summer Holiday Club in Victoria Place. 11/07/2019 11:25

World's biggest 'listening project' will help save water United Utilities is rolling out the biggest “listening project" of its kind in the world in a bid to tackle water leakage. 10/07/2019 16:57

United Utilities hosts mentoring event in Manchester for young unemployed Young people who struggle with barriers to work heard personal stories from staff and learned interview skills at a special mentoring circles event in Manchester in June. 03/07/2019 15:37

Liam kick-starts new career after injury ends his football dreams A budding soccer star from Preston whose sports career was cut short by injury has been helped into a splashing new job. 01/07/2019 15:23

Ex-military personnel move to ‘civvy street’ to drive emergency water tankers United Utilities has recruited seven ex-military personnel to drive its new fleet of water on wheels tankers. 25/06/2019 15:40

Teenage deaths inspire hard hitting water safety play The deaths of two North West teenagers are helping to educate schoolchildren about the dangers of swimming in reservoirs, in a hard-hitting schools campaign launched by United Utilities. 20/06/2019 16:03

Cumbrian football club kicks off £135,000 of pitch improvements An historic west Cumbrian football club is looking forward to its first ‘pitch perfect’ season in more than 100 years. 19/06/2019 15:44

Poetry in motions: TV documentary gets down and dirty with frontline staff at United Utilities They're the hardy souls who turn out all hours and all weathers to unblock sewers and keep the taps running for seven million people across the North West. 17/06/2019 11:12

Upgrade for Lytham's water supplies The water supply is set to be made more secure for 43,000 people in Lytham. 13/06/2019 10:07

Vital water improvement work underway in Baxenden The water company plan to have a regular presence in the area over the coming months, with some pockets of work already underway. 06/06/2019 14:38

The show must go on United Utilities is working on a 100-yr-old clay sewer beneath Poulton Street in Kirkham, but the company has pledged to make sure important village events go ahead as planned. 31/05/2019 17:27

Guides go round the bend to learn the subtle art of flushing A group of intrepid Cheshire guides went behind-the-scenes at their local sewage works to find out what happens around the waste bend when they flush the loo. 29/05/2019 15:35

Ulverston scouts get funding boost from pipeline scheme A group of Ulverston scouts got up close and personal to a huge engineering project in the town. 21/05/2019 14:20

United Utilities’ employees give student care leavers a helping hand Getting that first step on the career ladder after graduating from university can be difficult 15/05/2019 14:51

Students helping to wipe it out All the students did a brilliant job and seeing the different ways the pupils got the ‘Think before you flush’ message across was absolutely amazing. 04/04/2019 15:57

Pilot scheme launched to help prevent reservoir drownings Throwlines installed at tragedy sites as part of initiative to improve water safety 04/04/2019 10:02

Farmers invited to learn results of United Utilities' innovative under-sowing maize trial Cheshire farmers have been invited to learn the final results of the innovative under-sowing maize trial that United Utilities has been running at Higher Barn Farm in Willington, Cheshire. 03/04/2019 00:00

United Utilities launches Innovation Lab 2.0 United Utilities has launched its second accelerator programme to help innovative businesses grow and develop their solutions through a collaborative approach. 25/03/2019 12:23

It's the Big Clean Switch On People in Manchester took ‘going green’ literally - after a stunt urging people to switch to renewable energy turned the sky above Trafford a ghostly green. 22/03/2019 12:10

Grisly discovery as archaeological dig sheds new light on Cumbria’s Roman past Archaeologists investigating medieval ruins near Cockermouth stumbled on something even more interesting 20/03/2019 10:57

Employee innovation culture helps give a clearer view into sewers James Deveraux, a wastewater network analyst, was on holiday in America when he spotted a wireless camera being used to inspect the condition of a sewer. 18/03/2019 14:08

Rivington farmer asks dog walkers for help preventing sheep attacks Dog walkers are being urged to keep their pets under control when they’re walking in the countryside around Rivington Reservoir after ten sheep were killed at a local farm. 14/03/2019 12:19

United Utilities’ service recovery team wins awards hat-trick The team, based in Warrington, picked up the prizes for most improved complaint handling, most proactive complaints team and Sally Ainsworth won complaint handling leader of the year. 14/03/2019 12:11

United Utilities gives Preston students unique insight into water industry Students from Moor Park High School in Preston have been given a unique insight into the internal workings of the North West’s water company. 14/03/2019 09:33

Warrington firms urge girls to open their minds to science careers A group of Warrington employers has been marking International Women’s Day on Friday (March 8) by helping to soften the male image associated with jobs in science and engineering. 08/03/2019 14:19

Last chance to make a splash in the water industry The North West’s only FTSE100 company is hunting 25 apprentices – and anyone thinking of joining United Utilities award winning scheme needs to act fast. 01/03/2019 16:34

Sewer workers fight Liverpool fire Two quick-thinking sewer workers have been praised by United Utilities bosses after tackling a blaze at a house in Liverpool. 25/02/2019 15:16

Rare bird spotted at United Utilities nature reserve in Leigh Bird watchers are all aflutter after a rare species was spotted in Leigh. 22/02/2019 00:00

Monster 250 metre fatberg found in Liverpool sewer A 400-tonne bung of congealed fat is set to be hacked out of a Liverpool sewer by hand. 20/02/2019 17:54

First water company website to achieve UK accessibility accolade United Utilities is the first water firm in the UK to be awarded an Accessibility Accreditation by the Shaw Trust, a leading UK charity. 08/02/2019 09:00

Bothel children join Cumbria Tree Fund drive to plant trees along route of new pipeline They’re beautiful, good for wildlife, help prevent flooding and can improve the quality of water in our streams and rivers 07/02/2019 16:04

Warrington teen tech contest proves surprise hit with girls A technology contest to entice more Warrington youngsters into a career in science or engineering has proved a surprise hit with girls. 05/02/2019 15:53

North West affordability fears as bill paying struggle rises over a quarter of residents New figures reveal that nearly 3 in 10 (29%) North West residents are struggling to pay their bills now compared to a year ago – as people face ‘Blue Monday’. 18/01/2019 15:09

United Utilities named as one of Britain’s Healthiest Workplaces for 2018 United Utilities has been named one of Britain’s Healthiest Workplaces, following the largest, most comprehensive workplace wellbeing survey in the UK. 17/01/2019 12:08

Over a hundred water Santas make a dash for a good Claus Water company United Utilities head office in Warrington was awash with Santas, as employees of the company donned their Father Christmas outfits 21/12/2018 14:38

N-ice surprise for 200 Morecambe families Two hundred Morecambe families are set for a free day out at Lancaster’s festive ice rink – courtesy of engineers working on a huge construction project. 06/12/2018 09:38

Cumbrian firm’s wins United Utilities innovation contract A fledgling Cumbrian company whose bug-busting tech could help slash the cost of water treatment worldwide has won its first major contract 05/12/2018 11:49

Farmers offered slug pellet switch to safeguard water quality Farmers in Cheshire and North Wales are being offered the chance to switch to more environmentally-friendly slug pellets to help improve raw water quality. 03/12/2018 16:33

United Utilities sponsors world’s largest tree survey conducted outside US United Utilities has helped fund Greater Manchester’s Community Forest, City of Trees, to carry out the world’s biggest i-Tree Eco survey outside the United States. 30/11/2018 13:28

Pioneering project by BCA and United Utilities scoops STEM award A pioneering partnership to make Warrington a hotbed for new engineering talent has picked up a top regional education award. 29/11/2018 16:09

United Utilities launches its Aspiring Managers Programme 2018 United Utilities has launched the third year of its Aspiring Managers Programme with 26 candidates now on the path to operational and network management. 08/11/2018 16:03

United Utilities signs AI deal in UK first United Utilities has become the first water company in the UK to introduce large scale artificial intelligence into its operational systems. 29/10/2018 12:21

Floating solar farm gets under way at Lancaster Reservoir Floating solar farm gets under way at Lancaster Reservoir 22/10/2018 13:47

United Utilities supports local young people into work Twelve young people graduated with flying colours from United Utilities’ youth programme on Friday 12 October 2018. 15/10/2018 17:20

Alston back on the move thanks to water company windfall Residents in a rural Cumbrian community will soon be on the move with their very own electric bus. 11/10/2018 13:28

School garden gets makeover thanks to United Utilities Ashton Hayes Primary School near Chester has some brand new planting beds and rabbit-proof fencing after a team from United Utilities gave its garden a facelift. 10/10/2018 16:19

United Utilities joins Liverpool businesses to end stigma of mental health Good mental health is fundamental to all our lives and This is Me is a great way for employers of all sizes to share resources and expertise for the benefit of all their staff. 10/10/2018 09:49

Watch out for United Utilities' new team of leak detectives Expanding our team of leak detectives means we can drive our leakage down even further 04/10/2018 14:16

United Utilities most improved utility in the UK The focus and drive to deliver great customer service is relentless. 02/10/2018 11:21

Round the clock water squad keeps North West’s farm animals in the drink A dedicated water squad has helped keep thousands of thirsty farm animals hydrated this summer after record-breaking weather threatened to leave them high and dry. 20/09/2018 12:30

United Utilities wins prestigious procurement award United Utilities has won a top procurement award for a new market-testing method described by judges as ‘outstanding’. 13/09/2018 16:51

United Utilities apprenticeship programme gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating Education and skills watchdog Ofsted has given the thumbs up to a North West water company’s apprenticeship programme. 11/09/2018 16:45

North West water company takes on 48 apprentices and graduates Dozens of the North West’s brightest talents are stepping into new careers with the region’s only FTSE100 company. 06/09/2018 11:10

Victorian engineering ingenuity still helps keep Liverpool flowing We have a lot to thank our Victorian ancestors for. In fact, there engineering ingenuity is still used by many of us today. 05/09/2018 16:09

Water bill reduction in pipeline for North West householders United Utilities has announced that it plans to cut water bills by 10.5 per cent in real terms by 2025, which follows unprecedented levels of engagement with customers across the North West. 03/09/2018 09:43

'Diggory' gets to work at Castlerigg Meet ‘Diggory’ – he’s United Utilities’ latest recruit to join the £300m West Cumbria water supplies pipeline scheme. 22/08/2018 16:22

Giant mass of congealed wipes plucked from sewer network Engineers recently stopped a monster structure of congealed wipes, entering its wastewater treatment works in Fazakerley. 10/08/2018 11:23

Record number of farmers bid for funding to grow cover crops A record number of Cheshire farmers have bid for funding from United Utilities to grow cover crops over winter and help protect water quality. 08/08/2018 18:08

United Utilities to demonstrate innovative under-sowing maize trial at July event for farmers Farmers in Cheshire have been invited to join us for a demonstration of the innovative under-sowing maize trial it's conducting within a nitrate-sensitive water catchment zone near Delamere. 08/08/2018 17:46

Building firm fined for illegal water mains shut-off affecting thousands A construction firm has been fined for interfering with a water main after its actions affected supplies to thousands of Manchester homes. 07/08/2018 14:17

United Utilities applies for drought permits United Utilities is submitting three drought applications today (Thursday) to request permission to increase the amount of water it abstracts from three water sources in Cumbria 19/07/2018 17:22

Latest – North West water demand Latest – North West water demand 13/07/2018 15:54

Warning on bogus callers People across the North West are being urged to make sure they are on their guard against bogus callers posing as employees from the “water board” or United Utilities. 12/07/2018 13:25

West Cumbria boreholes to be used to help meet water demand during dry weather United Utilities is planning to introduce harder water into taps across Copeland and parts of Allerdale as it maintains water supplies during the hot dry weather. 10/07/2018 13:24

Latest – North West water demand The prolonged hot weather means the region’s reservoir stores have decreased since last week, with some reservoirs looking more dramatic than others. 06/07/2018 15:48

Fire Hydrant abuse is illegal and dangerous Despite the warning from United Utilities asking us to save water as much as possible, vandals are adding to the water consumption issue by tampering with fire hydrants. 04/07/2018 11:00

North West weather sets new record for water demand Engineers from water company United Utilities are busy behind the scenes, making sure water supplies continue to meet unprecedented demand. 27/06/2018 11:00

United Utilities' crop cover auction goes live After last year’s success, United Utilities has announced it is running its online reverse auction for cover crops again this month. 21/06/2018 15:31

United Utilities announces 10 year green fleet plan United Utilities is building up an ambitious plan to switch its entire fleet of vehicles from diesel to home-produced energy within the next ten years. 21/06/2018 14:29

Old service reservoir given new lease of life United Utilities engineers are currently busy working underground creating a new underground service reservoir within an existing service reservoir. 20/06/2018 15:47

Don't risk a dip in a reservoir - warning following double tragedy Firefighters and a water company in Greater Manchester are warning people not to risk their lives by swimming in reservoirs and lakes. 06/06/2018 09:00

United Utilities in Bolton Crown Court United Utilities in Bolton Crown Court 05/06/2018 07:00

Don't let them go in The message from United Utilities, who own 180 reservoirs in the North West is clear, stay out of the water and if your friends are tempted to take a dip, don’t let them go in. 25/05/2018 16:00

United Utilities invites farmers to night of pies, pints and parasites United Utilities is inviting farmers with land in the River Dee and Llangollen Canal drinking water safeguard zones to a night out with a difference. 25/05/2018 09:00

United Utilities pumps £817m into essential North West services United Utilities has pumped more than £817m investment into the pipes, reservoirs and treatment works which deliver water and wastewater services to the North West’s seven million people. 24/05/2018 07:00

Alston Front Street to reopen on Friday 25 May The main road through Alston will re-open by the end of this week, say water engineers installing the town’s new water mains. 23/05/2018 08:00

United Utilities joins businesses ending stigma of mental health Employers from across the North West will come together to wear green ribbons this week in a new drive to end the stigma of talking about mental health in the workplace. 22/05/2018 13:27

Farmers in Dane catchment offered free weed wiper hire United Utilities is bringing its popular free weed wiper hire scheme to farmers in the River Dane catchment for the first time. 02/05/2018 13:36

Preston students make lasting impression on water chief Preston students make lasting impression on water chief 27/04/2018 09:00

Pioneering green drainage scheme could save Manchester millions Jumping in puddles has taken on new meaning at one Manchester primary school after experts stepped in to help stop rain being a drain on school budgets. 25/04/2018 09:00

Free weed wiper hire offer for farmers goes live in April Farmers in the River Dee drinking water safeguard zone are being offered free hire of weed wipers which target weeds directly while leaving the valuable underlying crop unaffected. 03/04/2018 08:00

Former Manchester apprentice scoops national award for his contribution to apprenticeships Phil White, 37, is Head of Learning and Development at the North West’s only FTSE100 company United Utilities. 23/03/2018 08:00

Free sprayer and pelleter checks, courtesy of United Utilities United Utilities is offering farmers, located in qualifying River Dee catchments, free MOTs and maintenance for their sprayers and slug pelleters worth up to £350. 22/03/2018 19:40

United Utilities offers farmers free countryside stewardship advice United Utilities is offering farmers in its drinking water safeguard zones free advice and help applying for Countryside Stewardship grants. 22/03/2018 12:41

100,000 Customers say, “Thank you” 100,000 Customers say, “Thank you” via WOW! awards 20/03/2018 08:00

West road at Thirlmere closed after 'beast from the east' gales The road around the west side of Thirlmere reservoir has been closed, following widespread damage by “the Beast from the East”. 09/03/2018 09:00

Update on industrial action - 16th and 19th March Update on industrial action - 16th and 19th March 09/03/2018 08:00

United Utilities chief operating officer gives guest lesson at Preston school Pupils at a Preston school were treated to a careers lesson with a difference in March from United Utilities’ chief operating officer, Steve Fraser 06/03/2018 08:00

Former Manchester apprentice recognised for his contribution to apprenticeships Phil White, 37, is Head of Learning and Development at the North West’s only FTSE100 company United Utilities. 06/03/2018 08:00

Retired reservoir plans go on public display The preservation of a retired Victorian reservoir in Cumbria is the subject of a special exhibition in Lamplugh next week. 02/03/2018 09:00

Taking a peak behind the scenes at Anchorsholme Park Over 120 local residents along with local councillors and Paul Maynard MP took the opportunity to take a peak behind the scenes to see United Utilities project at Anchorsholme Park 02/03/2018 09:00

United Utilities withdraws support for zip wire plans United Utilities has withdrawn its support for the zip wire proposals at Thirlmere. 01/03/2018 07:00

Business and education join forces to inspire young people into STEM Looking at ways to inspire young people to follow a career in a forward looking STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) organisation is something not lost on United Utilities. 19/02/2018 08:00

United Utilities revolutionises services with robots United Utilities has become the first water company in the UK to use state-of-the-art robots revolutionise its service to customers. 12/02/2018 09:00

Water company recruits sniffer dog in war on leaks He’s the UK’s first sniffer dog to be specially trained in finding leaking water mains. 12/02/2018 09:00

United Utilities' director gives Bolton schoolchildren 'unique' careers lesson Pupils at a Bolton school were treated to a careers lesson with a difference in January to inspire them in their choice of career. 31/01/2018 09:00

Don’t lag behind, when it comes to protecting your pipes United Utilities is reminding customers, it’s not only people who need to wrap up warm for winter, pipes need the same attention. 30/01/2018 09:00

Contract awarded for Europe’s largest Nereda Plant Installation of Nerada technology, an innovative treatment process using granular biomass is already being installed at three of United Utilities wastewater treatment plants. 26/01/2018 08:00

United Utilities on the hunt for new apprentices United Utilities on the hunt for new apprentices 25/01/2018 09:00

Water company leads the way in helping customers out of debt The third Monday in January – this year January 15 – is typically tagged ‘Blue Monday’. 15/01/2018 10:00

A £60m upgrade is in prospect for Ellesmere Port’s wastewater treatment works United Utilities plans to carry out development to upgrade and increase the capacity of the works near the M53 in Cheshire. 12/01/2018 09:00

United Utilities plans £250,000 fundraising splash for new charity partner Macmillan United Utilities employees have chosen Macmillan Cancer Support to be the company’s official charity. 12/01/2018 09:00