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Recapitalisation Update - Agreement Reached with Class B Creditors
Thames Water Utilities Limited announces that it has entered into a transaction support agreement with certain Class A creditors and certain Class B creditors, including an ad hoc group of Class B Creditors.
Sixteenth Consent Requests and STID Proposals
Thames Water Utility Ltd and the Super Senior Issuer have today launched parallel consent requests and STID Proposals (the "16th Consent Requests and STID Proposals").
Autumn water and energy saving
As households prepare for colder weather and higher energy use, Thames Water is highlighting simple changes that could help customers save both water and money this winter.
Thames Water Utilities Limited announces results of the Fifteenth Consent Requests
Thames Water Utilities Limited announces today the 15th Consent Requests have been approved.
86% drop in sewage discharges into Thames as the operation of Thames Tideway Tunnel transfers to Thames Water
The first annual Tideway Benefits Report has revealed significant improvement in river health following the opening of the super sewer in 2025.
Thames Water to begin £8m mains replacement scheme in Dartford
To reduce leaks and bursts across the local network Thames Water will shortly begin an £8 million project in Southfleet, Dartford, to replace ageing water mains.
Thames Water announces over £145,000 award in drive to restore water vole habitats and boost biodiversity on the River Brent
Thames Water has awarded £146,700 through its Enhance the River Grant to a project that will restore habitats and boost biodiversity along the River Brent, helping to create the conditions needed for water voles to return to the catchment.
You could build 10 “Big Bens” with the wet wipes flushed every year
An estimated 3.8 billion wet wipes are flushed into Thames Water’s sewer network, across London and the Thames Valley every year, an average of 10.41 million every day.
Fifteenth Consent Requests relating to Super Senior Issuer Funding
Thames Water Utilities Limited and Thames Water Super Senior Issuer PLC have launched a fifteenth set of consent requests seeking the consent of the super senior creditors.
Thames Water Utilities Limited announces results of the 14th Consent Request and STID Proposal
Thames Water Utilities Limited announces today the 14th Consent Requests and the STID Proposal have been approved.
Smart businesses and smarter water use
Thames Water has upgraded more than 90,000 business water meters to smart technology, as part of its biggest network upgrade in 150 years. The company is also launching three new initiatives to help business customers reduce demand, cut waste and protect water supplies during one of the driest periods in decades.
September rain welcome, but not enough to end water restrictions
Recent rain has not been enough to recover water levels in rivers, reservoirs and groundwater sources across Thames Water’s region after one of the driest spring and summer periods on record.