Thames Water

After ten years of construction, the last of 21 connections has been made between the original Victorian sewers and the new 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel, bringing the entire system online to protect the tidal Thames from sewage pollution. ? This final connection is a major milestone in a three-stage infrastructure project to help London's wastewater system cope with a growing population and the impact of climate change. ? This ￡4.5 billion project will reduce sewage overflows?into the Thames by as much as 95% and have lasting benefits for biodiversity, recreation and public health. ? We know there’s much more to do to protect our rivers, so our focus now turns to what’s next. Find out more at thameswater.co.uk/tideway

Our customers care deeply about keeping rivers healthy. We care too. Today marks the next big step in our efforts after the connection of the Thames Tideway Tunnel: a ￡1.8 billion investment between 2025-2030 to improve river health across London. Where will the money go? We're focusing investment on the tributaries?of the Thames, including: Roding, Wandle, Lee and Brent What difference will it make? Programmes will include: > Reducing discharges from?26 sewage overflows to make waterways cleaner and healthier > Renewing pressurised sewers known as rising mains to reduce the risk of pollution affecting streams and rivers in the capital > Five more years of funding for our Outfall Safaris partnership with Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to reduce pollutions on >45 watercourses to the north and south of the Thames > A?brand-new ￡20 million River Health & Community Fund to support local environmental and community groups ? And we haven't forgotten about rivers in the Thames Valley and Home Counties... more to come on that soon! Learn more about the next stage of investment in London https://lnkd.in/gjyrZVKh

One of our projects shortlisted for Ofwat’s Innovation Fund includes an investment of almost ￡1.5m to offer communities better ways to dispose of kitchen fats, oils and grease (FOG). FOGs cause major disruptions across towns and cities each year. The blockages and fatbergs they create quickly clog up our sewers and cause backups in homes and local businesses, creating urban pollution and environmental nightmares.? So it’s vital that we do all we can to tackle the problem. If we’re successful with funding, we’ll partner with local councils and recyclers to create new routes for FOG collection – helping us reduce the strain on sewer systems and avoid future disruption due to blockages. Find out more https://lnkd.in/e5ex7HMT ?

We test your water over half a million times a year in our independently accredited labs to make sure it meets the highest standards. That’s why it’s some of the best in the world.? ? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dMcSPf7U

In honour of International Women’s Day #IWD on Saturday, our Head of Scheme Development Georgina Seely has been reflecting on her career as a female engineer in the water industry and sharing her advice for up-and-coming engineers. ? Recent statistics from Engineering UK show that the proportion of women working in engineering and technology has dropped to just 15.7%. We want to tackle this with equal opportunities for everyone. ? It’s an exciting and busy time for the water sector, as we’re planning record investment in projects that will benefit millions of people – so now’s the perfect time to join. ? Read Georgina’s full blog at https://lnkd.in/eaKtVKUY

Over the past five years, we’ve invested ￡20 million to make our sewers smarter and prevent flooding and pollution. Since installing 20,000 new monitors across our region, we’ve found and cleared an extra 11,500 blocked pipes caused by things like wet wipes and cooking oil. We’re planning to install another 31,000 monitors by 2030. This is just one example of how using the latest data and technology can drive change and improve our service for customers.? ? Anna Boyles, Head of Environmental Performance at Thames Water, says: "We’re always looking at how we can use data and digital technology to improve the way we work and reduce the impact on our customers and the environment. Our smart sewer network is a major step forward in preventing blockages before they happen, and we’re committed to expanding this work over the coming years." Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eXJiAAhP #SmarterSewers #ThamesWater

We loved showing Social Construct’s Alex Teniola, Queenswood, behind the scenes at our Mogden Sewage Treatment Works! Take a look at this exclusive tour with our very own Dave Chowings as he plunges into the reality of the wastewater treatment process and find out why #TeamThames could be the next career choice for you. ??

Our water resources are under increasing pressure, from population growth to increased demand and climate change. While we’re making record progress to reduce leakage and rolling out more smart meters, we must also invest in the right infrastructure. Head over to New Civil Engineer to find out more about Thames Water's plans to secure future water supply…

The UK population is projected to increase by 4.9 million (7.3%) by 2032, reaching 72.5 million, according to the latest Office for National Statistics figures. It’s our job to provide a reliable supply of safe drinking water to 10 million customers across London and the Thames Valley every day. But the water resources we rely on are under pressure, and this is increasing all the time. Our region is already one of the most densely populated parts of the country, and the number of people living and working here is forecast to grow significantly. A major part of the solution is fixing leaks in our customers’ pipes, which we’re doing, whilst encouraging people to use water more wisely. But we also need to build new infrastructure capable of adding to London’s water supplies. We’re proposing several projects across the South East, including a new river abstraction and water recycling network in Hounslow, Richmond and Kingston (known as the Teddington Direct River Abstraction project), which would help to fill our reservoirs in the Lee Valley during times of prolonged dry weather. You can find out more about this vital drought resilience project for London in our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eWYtV6Ya #TDRA #TeddingtonReservoir

We're immensely proud of our colleague Matthew Angell, who has just been announced as one of the Top 10 Champion Allies at the British LGBT Awards 2025. Matthew is an instrumental member of our LGBTQ+ and Allies Network, championing diversity and inclusion across our entire business.? In his own words:?"This nomination is a huge honour. It’s something I feel extremely passionate about and it brings me so much joy that I may have been able to repay a small amount of the positivity that the Pride Network have shown me. Being an ally has been hugely rewarding due to the wonderful and diverse group of LGBTQ+ employees that we’re lucky enough to have at Thames Water. It?makes me extremely proud to work for a company that continues to value and encourage the diverse employee base that we have in the business."