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• Hosepipe ban remains despite some reservoirs back to near normal 27 July 2010

  A hosepipe ban is still in place in the North West, despite some reservoirs returning to near normal levels in the last two-weeks.

• Update on Keswick wastewater scheme 21 July 2010

  A major project to improve the environment and boost the performance of United Utilities' sewer system in Keswick is going to schedule.

• Water save roadshows announced for Macclesfield, Burnley, Wigan and Oldham 21 July 2010

  People in the north west are being urged to pick up a free water saving device with their groceries over the next two weeks.

• Dam good qualification for Mike 19 July 2010

  A Barrow water engineer is making waves after getting a top qualification in reservoir safety.

• Hosepipe ban update following heavy rain 19 July 2010

  LAKES and reservoirs in West Cumbria have recovered following the deluge of rain over the past two weeks.

• Eden village gets main connection 16 July 2010

  A tiny Cumbrian village has been connected to the mains sewer network for the first time.

• Mat's the word in Holme safety 16 July 2010

  Utility bosses have gone all soft on kids in a south Lakes village.

• Hosepipe ban announced in the North West 07 July 2010

  We have announced that we will impose a hosepipe ban following the driest start to a year since its records began.

• Pick up a free water saving gadget at one of our roadshows 01 July 2010

  People in the North West are being urged to pick up a free water saving device when they visit a host of shops and attractions over the next two weeks.

• Pole's in position for age-old tradition near Appleby 29 June 2010

  An age-old Cumbrian village festival looks set for an electrifying future - thanks to a new may pole donated by power engineers.

• United Utilities is stepping up its drought action plan 24 June 2010

  With no rain in sight and reservoir levels continuing to fall, we may soon need access to more of the North West's water resources.

• Stay water wise: reservoir levels are still low 18 June 2010

  We need people to keep taking care with their water usage, because reservoir levels are still lower than they should be.

• 'Boffin' on the trail of sewer monsters 11 June 2010

  A 'scientist' is kicking up a stink on YouTube about a monstrous problem growing in the sewers

• Get water-wise this summer 01 June 2010

  We're encouraging our customers to get water-wise this summer.

• Wallasey water supplies back to normal 30 May 2010

  Water supplies have now been fully restored on the Wirral after a successful valve repair and water restoration operation lasting more than two days.

• Water discolouration in Bromborough 30 May 2010

  We have had a number of calls from customers in the Bromborough area of Cheshire, this morning (Sunday, May 30) reporting discoloured water.

• Wirral water supplies: First picture of valve (2pm) 28 May 2010

  This picture shows the water valve at the heart of the recent water supply problems on the Wirral.

• Wirral water supplies update: Friday May 28 (10am) 28 May 2010

  Repairs to a faulty 36" water valve continue on the Wirral this morning (Friday May 28).

• Wirral water supplies update: Thursday May 27 (4pm) 27 May 2010

  Engineers from United Utilities are this afternoon (Thursday May 27) making final preparations to repair the 36" valve at the centre of the recent water supply problems in the Wirral.

• Wirral water supplies update: Wednesday, May 26 (7.30pm) 26 May 2010

  Engineers from United Utilities have temporarily postponed tonight's planned valve repairs in order to reduce the impact of the work on local people.

• Wirral water supplies update: Wednesday May 26 (10am) 26 May 2010

  Water pressures for customers in the Wirral remain steady this morning (Wednesday May 26) as engineers from United Utilities make final preparations for the repair of a 36" valve.

• Wirral water supplies update: Tuesday, May 25 (7pm) 25 May 2010

  Water pressure to the vast majority of Wallasey residents on the Wirral has been maintained today (Tuesday, May 25) but some residents on higher ground may still be experiencing intermittent low water pressure.

• Wirral water supplies update: Tuesday May 25, 11.30am 25 May 2010

  Giant tankers are continuing to pump thousands of litres of clean, chlorinated water directly into the mains around Wallasey this morning (Tuesday May 25) as engineers from United Utilities work round the clock on a faulty water valve.

• Wirral water supplies update: Monday, May 24 (11am) 24 May 2010

  WATER is now flowing again through the pipes of thousands of homes in the Wallasey Village area, but customers may experience low water pressure for the rest of today.

• Wirral water supplies update: Monday, May 24 (7pm) 24 May 2010

  Homes in the Wallasey area of Wirral are being kept on water supplies this evening (Monday, May 24) using water tankers, as engineers continue to repair a water valve on a pipe, in a farmers' field, adjacent to Ford Road on the Beechwood Estate.

• Wirral water supplies update: Sunday, May 23 (4pm) 23 May 2010

  United Utilities is dealing with an unrelated water supply issue in the Wallasey area of Wirral.

• Wirral water supplies update: Sunday, May 23 (6pm) 23 May 2010

  United Utilities is dealing with an unrelated water supply issue in the Wallasey area of Wirral.

• Wirral water supplies update: Saturday, May 22 (6pm) 22 May 2010

  Engineers have rectified intermittent water supplies affecting 1,900 customers in Wallasey Village earlier today.

• Wirral water supplies update: Saturday, May 22 (9am) 22 May 2010

  Approximately 1,900 customers across the Wallasey Village area of Wirral are currently experiencing intermittent water supplies.

• Wirral water supplies restored 21 May 2010

  Supplies to the final 6,000 customers who were without water in the Wirral have now been restored

• Repairs to Wirral water pipe ongoing 21 May 2010

  Our engineers are continuing to repair a leak on a 21" trunk main in Reeds Lane, Moreton.

• £1.9m sewer boost for Penrith 20 May 2010

  A £1.9 million scheme to improve Penrith's sewer network and boost the quality of water in local streams will get underway this summer.

• Road closure needed for Newton water works 20 May 2010

  A road closure at the junction of Park Road South and Acorn Street, Newton-le-Willows is needed so we can carry out water network improvements.

• Russ Houlden to join United Utilities as Chief Financial Officer 18 May 2010

  Read our full announcement.

• Wirral water supplies to be shut off on Thursday, May 20 17 May 2010

  Water supplies to approximately 11,500 properties in the Moreton, Leasowe and Wallasey areas of Wirral will have to be shut off overnight on Thursday, May 20.

• United Utilities supports International Year of Biodiversity 13 May 2010

  North West water company United Utilities is doing its bit to help wildlife flourish in the region, by supporting an international campaign.

• New life for old Cumbrian reservoir 12 May 2010

  A disused Cumbrian reservoir has got a new lease of life as a natural haven for wildlife and country lovers.

• United Utilities agrees to sell United Utilities Australia to a Consortium led by Mitsubishi Corporation 10 May 2010

  Information on our agreement to sell United Utilities Australia.

• Sandbach sewer works completed 07 May 2010

  A £1m project to improve the reliability of Sandbach's sewer network has been completed by United Utilities.

• Lane closure needed for St Helens water work 06 May 2010

  A partial lane closure at the junction of Haydock Lane and Millfield Lane, St Helens is needed so United Utilities can carry out water network improvements.

• Warrington water works flow on to Wilson Patten Street 06 May 2010

  United Utilities' ongoing project to replace Warrington town centre's old water pipes with modern plastic ones will soon be moving on to Wilson Patten Street.

• Ellesmere Port water works to get under way 05 May 2010

  Work to improve Ellesmere Port's water network will soon be under way thanks to United Utilities.

• Multi million pound boost for Solway Firth and Eden Estuary 05 May 2010

  One of Cumbria's most beautiful and delicate coastal environments looks set for a cleaner future.

• Massive sewer system upgrade for Keswick 30 April 2010

  United Utilities starts multi million pound environmental and flood alleviation scheme

• £450,000 to replace flood-damaged water mains 27 April 2010

  Work has started to replace water mains damaged when bridges collapsed and river beds were swept away during the Cumbria floods.

• United Utilities sets its site on Great Sankey sewer flooding 15 April 2010

  A site compound situated on the former Hewden Hire depot in Great Sankey will act as the focal point of a major scheme to combat sewer flooding affecting the area.

• Weekend works in the pipeline to improve Warrington's water 07 April 2010

  Great Sankey-based water company United Utilities will be working to renew old cast-iron water mains on Bridge Foot over the next three weekends as part on an ongoing scheme to improve Warrington town centre's water supply.

• Into the Valley for sewer improvement work 07 April 2010

  Work to alleviate sewer flooding affecting homes in the Ribble Valley gets under way this week.

• More water works in the pipeline for Southport 06 April 2010

  Ongoing works to replace Southport's old water mains with new ones continue to flow on.

• Road closure needed for Runcorn sewer works 01 April 2010

  United Utilities is advising residents and motorists that Norton Lane, Runcorn will soon be closed for approximately eight weeks.

• Wat-er twit! 31 March 2010

  A tawny owl stuck inside a disused water tank on the Coldwell Reservoir, near Nelson in Lancashire has been saved thanks to eagle-eyed workmen.

• Water works on Mill Lane, Southport 29 March 2010

  We will soon be giving an old water pipe in Mill Lane, Southport a modern makeover.

• New water pipes for Old Hall Street 26 March 2010

  Old water pipes on Old Hall Street, Liverpool are to be replaced with new plastic ones thanks to United Utilities.

• Knutsford water works enters first phase 26 March 2010

  The first of a four-phase programme of work to improve water supplies in Knutsford will soon be under way.

• A newer sewer network for Mill Brow 22 March 2010

  We are carrying out essential work in the Mill Brow area of St Helens to prevent sewer flooding.

• Bid to reduce landfill waste by 95% 19 March 2010

  We reveal plans to divert more than 95 per cent of waste away from landfill by 2015.

• Next stop Rylands Street for Warrington water works 18 March 2010

  Ongoing scheme to improve Warrington town centre's water supply will soon see engineers working in Rylands Street.

• Village gets set for public water 18 March 2010

  The hamlet of Slaidburn, in the Ribble Valley, is set to be connected to a brand new public water supply for the first time ever, United Utilities has revealed.

• Sandy Lane water works should come in handy for Runcorn businesses 15 March 2010

  Work to improve Runcorn businesses' water supplies will soon be under way.

• Langley water works go with the flow 15 March 2010

  Ongoing work to improve Langley's water supply is flowing on.

• Road closure needed for Widnes sewer work 10 March 2010

  The junction of Birchfield Road and Tuson Drive in Widnes is to be closed to through traffic this week for essential sewer improvement work.

• Out with the old and in with the new! 09 March 2010

  Work to replace an old water main in Haydock will soon get under way thanks to United Utilities.

• Improvements in the pipeline for Great Sankey pumping station 09 March 2010

  Preparations will soon be under way to make improvements to Whittle Brook Pumping Station as part of an ongoing scheme to alleviate sewer flooding in Great Sankey.

• Penketh sewers to be improved 09 March 2010

  Preparations are under way to improve Penketh's sewers as part of an ongoing scheme to alleviate sewer flooding in the area.

• High-quality water for Lowton 05 March 2010

  Work to replace old water pipes in Lowton will soon get under way.

• Liver Street to be closed overnight for water works 05 March 2010

  Liver Street will be closed for three consecutive evenings next week (Monday, March 8 - Wednesday, March 10) so ongoing work to improve the city centre's water mains can progress.

• North West water bills to fall by GBP16 03 March 2010

  Nearly three million people in the North West will be GBP16 better off when their water bills arrive.

• Underground maze of pipes get the 'flush' 02 March 2010

  A maze of underground water mains running east to west across Lancashire is about to undergo a multi-million pound deep clean water bosses confirmed today.

• Warrington water works take centre stage 02 March 2010

  Our ongoing work to improve Warrington town centre's water supply will start at the bottom of Bridge Street from Monday, March 1.

• Winwick sewer improvements are child's play 01 March 2010

  Work on a new toddlers' play area is to be built on Myddleton Lane Recreation Ground following the completion of our sewer flooding prevention scheme.

• Water improvements in the pipeline for Toxteth 26 February 2010

  Continued improvements to old cast-iron water mains in Lark Lane, Toxteth will soon get under way.

• Two Lancs rivers get splash of life 25 February 2010

  Two rivers in east Lancashire flowing through Blackburn and Darwen are to undergo a multi-million clean-up breathing new life into them.

• Road closure needed for Cheshire water works 23 February 2010

  A £7 million scheme to improve water supplies across Cheshire will result in the closure of Mereheath Lane, Knutsford for up to four weeks.

• 'Super hydrant' deal will tackle major blazes in Merseyside 17 February 2010

  A 'super hydrant' agreement between water and fire bosses will ensure Merseyside is better protected against major blazes.

• Water works move onto Liver Street 16 February 2010

  An ongoing scheme to improve Liverpool city centre's water supply will see old cast-iron water mains on Liver Street being replaced.

• Sewer scheme to stop homes flooding in Longridge 15 February 2010

  The market town of Longridge, in the Ribble Valley, has had more than £1 million pumped into it over the past 12 months upgrading its water, electricity and wastewater infrastructure.

• City centre water works flow on 12 February 2010

  A £35 million scheme to improve water supplies in Liverpool City Centre continues to flow on thanks to United Utilities

• It's all part of growing up! 12 February 2010

  United Utilities and Cheshire Wildlife Trust are working together to run a tree planting project at Macclesfield Forest with local schoolchildren.

• Flood relief gets under way in Wigan 10 February 2010

  A major £400,000 flood defence project is on the cards for residents in Parbold, West Lancashire.

• Southport water works will result in week-long road closure 09 February 2010

  Riding Street in Southport will soon be closed for one week for essential water mains improvements.

• New water pipes this New Year for Wavertree 08 February 2010

  Wavertree's water network will be getting a New Year's makeover thanks to United Utilities.

• Getting wires uncrossed to solve pollution 08 February 2010

  A Wigan watercourse is set for a clean-up after United Utilities untangles a knotty problem.

• Saddleworth bids to be region's first hydro-village 01 February 2010

  Residents in Saddleworth could soon be getting more than just tap water from their local reservoir, under a groundbreaking plan to generate hydro-electricity.

• Weather delays Sandbach sewer works 01 February 2010

  Severe weather conditions in early January have led to sewer improvement works in Sandbach being delayed.

• Further roadworks needed for Cheshire water scheme 01 February 2010

  Ongoing work to improve Cheshire's water supply will soon lead to further roadworks in Sandbach.

• Further clean-up cash for River Tame 01 February 2010

  The River Tame is to be given a further lease of life thanks to an £8 million clean-up programme by United Utilities.

• Questions answered on Widnes sewer scheme 29 January 2010

  United Utilities will soon be holding a meeting for residents to discuss a £2.1 million sewer improvement scheme in Widnes.

• Cheshire water works to enter next phase 29 January 2010

  A £7 million scheme to improve water supplies across Cheshire will soon be entering its next phase.

• Wirral sewer works under way 26 January 2010

  Work to improve the reliability of Wirral's sewer network is under way thanks to United Utilities.

• Better water in the pipeline for Southport 26 January 2010

  Improvements are being made to Southport's water network thanks to United Utilities.

• Flood defence work under way in Denton 25 January 2010

  A major £626,000 flood defence project is under way in Denton.

• Wilmslow water works progressing well 22 January 2010

  A £6.7 million scheme to improve water supplies in the Wilmslow and Alderley Edge areas is progressing well.

• Work to resume on Middlewich sewer flooding scheme 22 January 2010

  Ongoing improvements to Middlewich's sewer network will soon be entering its latest phase.

• Plan for record £3.6 billion water spend 21 January 2010

  A record £3.6 billion is set to be spent on upgrading the North West's water and wastewater systems over the next five years.

• Waste companies urged to stay within the law 19 January 2010

  United Utilities is reminding businesses to stick to agreed limits regarding trade effluent consent after a Cheshire business was fined £15,000 for breaking the law.

• Night needed for Leyland sewer cleaning 19 January 2010

  United Utilities engineers will soon be carrying out essential sewer cleaning work in Leyland Lane, Leyland.

• Sewer improvement work enters fourth phase 18 January 2010

  An £8 million project to improve the reliability of Liverpool's sewer network is now entering its fourth phase.

• Sewer improvements set to start 15 January 2010

  United Utilities will soon be starting work in Mill Avenue as part of a wider programme to alleviate sewer flooding to 69 properties in Great Sankey and Penketh.

• 300 frozen pipes reported every hour in NW big thaw 13 January 2010

  As parts of the North West start to thaw, we are urging the public to report water leaks.

• Snow start to pipeline 12 January 2010

  The vital road works on the A534 in Sandbach start on Saturday 16th January

• Improvement works on the Fylde coast 12 January 2010

  We are investing £70 million to upgrade the Fylde's wastewater network.

• Taking steps to address water shortages 12 January 2010

  We are taking steps this week to ensure the people of South Warrington will have a secure water supply as the thaw starts.

• Public help to plug leaks as thaw starts 11 January 2010

  We are urging the public to report water leaks in Burnley, Preston, Blackburn and along the Fylde Coast.

• Hot tips for frozen pipes 08 January 2010

  We are issuing urgent advice to customers after the coldest night of the winter so far.

• New Year water works for Southport 07 January 2010

  Work to replace old cast-iron water pipes in Southport will get under way in the New Year thanks to United Utilities.

• Road works in Sandbach postponed due to weather conditions 06 January 2010

  Essential road works which were due to affect the A534 in Sandbach this weekend (Saturday, January 9) have been postponed due to weather conditions.

• Weather update: water & electricity supplies in your area 05 January 2010

  We are currently experiencing high call volumes from the public due to the severe inclement weather conditions across the county.