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Thirteenth Consent Requests and STID Proposal relating to Super Senior Issuer Funding
Thames Water Utilities Limited and Thames Water Super Senior Issuer PLC have today launched parallel consent and waiver requests to enable the drawdown of funds.

Thames Water hunting down leaks
July 2026 was the driest in England since records began 190 years ago, according to the Met Office, and Thames Water is using AI, satellite data and tens of thousands of acoustic sensors to find and fix leaks faster, as drought conditions and temporary use restrictions put extra pressure on water resources across the region.

‘Hedgehog’ customer awareness campaign cuts flushed wipes by almost two-thirds
Thames Water has seen a sustained 67% overall reduction in wet wipes being flushed down toilets, after launching a targeted customer awareness campaign, in sewer blockage hotspots across North Hampshire and West Berkshire.

Efforts intensify to improve water quality at Wolvercote Mill Stream bathing spot
Thames Water has invested more than £4 million in new ultraviolet (UV) treatment technology at Cassington sewage treatment works, as efforts continue to improve water quality at the Wolvercote Mill Stream bathing spot.

‘Thames Unfiltered’ podcast tackles the big issues in river health
A new podcast series dives into the health of our rivers, produced by The Standard in association with Thames Water.

Thames Water funding creates social care and early years education apprenticeships
Thames Water has provided more than £500,000 in apprenticeship funding to help small and medium-sized businesses across London deliver fully funded apprenticeships.

Temporary Use Ban announced
Hosepipe ban announced for Thames Water customers in its water supply area following exceptionally dry weather and sustained high water demand.

Liquidity Extension Update relating to Additional Super Senior Issuer Funding
Thames Water Utilities Limited announces that the Thames Water Super Senior Issuer plc will today launch a process to allocate the second tranche of the Accordion.

Thames Water Utilities Limited Annual Results for 2025-2026
Thames Water Utilities Limited today publishes its Annual Results for the financial year 2025-26.

Thames Water Utilities Limited announces results of the Twelfth Consent Requests
Thames Water Utilities Limited announces today that the Twelfth Consent Requests have been approved.

Thames Water surpasses 100km of mains pipes replaced in biggest upgrade for 150 years
Thames Water has surpassed 100km of mains pipes replacement for its clean water network since the start of AMP8 (Asset Management Period 2025-2030), as the utility company continues its biggest upgrade in 150 years.

Lawns are stronger than we think
Looking after your lawn during a heatwave? Find out how resilient established garden lawns can be.