New woodland created at Delph Reservoir
A brand-new woodland has been planted near Delph Reservoir with more than 4,000 trees being planted in just four days.
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United Utilities advises customers to protect their homes and businesses this winter
United Utilities is advising customers to check and insulate water pipes in their homes and businesses ahead of the colder winter weather hitting.
Double Utility Week Awards shortlisting for North West water company
We are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards in the 2025 Utility Week Awards.
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United Utilities creates new woodland habitat in Leigh
United Utilities has completed a project in Leigh to improve biodiversity around its wastewater treatment works in the town.
Innovation
Europe’s largest valve installation at Merseyside treatment works prevents against flooding
United Utilities has successfully installed Europe’s largest valve at its Bromborough Wastewater Treatment Works to protect homes and businesses from the risk of tidal flooding.
From sewage to ‘sugar’ – United Utilities achieves UK first
United Utilities has achieved a UK first at Blackburn Wastewater Treatment Works by successfully trialling a groundbreaking technology to extract naturally occurring glucose from sewage.
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Our improvement work at Blackburn wastewater treatment works
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Hear more about our work at Blackburn wastewater treatment works to improve river water quality in the rivers such as the Darwen and the Ribble.
View More on Our improvement work at Blackburn wastewater treatment worksChampioning communities and projects in Cumbria
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Protecting Cumbria’s most precious resource, our water, needs all of us – so we’re supporting local communities looking to improve the health of Cumbria’s water. Our Community Fund provides vital ...
View More on Championing communities and projects in CumbriaImproving wastewater treatment at Coniston
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Bringing a new solution to Coniston wastewater treatment works, the new MBBR units will see treatment standards increase to improve water quality in Coniston.
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