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Pooh Bear

NI Water remembers very unusual Winnie-the-Pooh sewer rescue in Ballymoney

Ms Angela Halpenny Head of Environmental Regulation at Northern Ireland Water

£13 billion needed for NI Water between 2028-2033, AERA Committee hears

Superintendents house

The Superintendent's House restored by NI Water

Save Lough Neagh

Lough Neagh water thrown around Stormont after 1000 people march for clean water

Lough Neagh pollution

'It's now a moral issue because it's water that we all drink' - AERA committee

A new house

Call for radical thinking to increase supply and availability of new homes

Road closed with diversion

Road closure planned for Newry Road, Mayobridge

‘Forensic audit’ announced for Northern Ireland’s water body

Lough Neagh algae

DUP need to be straight with farmers on NI Water, says Alliance MLA John Blair

Quagga mussel. Picture by kind permission of Jan-Robert Baars

NI Water urges water users to help stop the spread of invasive species

Farmers across Northern Ireland have been thanked by NI Water for helping reduce pressure on the water network during recent periods of exceptionally high demand.

Farmers praised for easing pressure on NI water network

NI Water is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to check whether they live, work, farm or spend leisure time in a drinking water catchment area

World Nature Conservation Day on 28 July

North Tor ablaze as dry conditions and warm weather heighten the risk of landscape fires across Northern Ireland.

Visitors urged to stay vigilant as wildfire risk grows

NI Water reminds farmers across Northern Ireland to use water efficiently during the summer months.

Summer water saving tips for NI farmers

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart

MP urging farmers to consider NAP proposals and respond to consultation

Apprentice Katie Harper

NI Water apprentice shows engineering intelligence in action
NI Water is marking International Women in Engineering Day by shining a spotlight on apprentice Katie Harper, whose work on live capital projects is helping deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure for customers across Northern Ireland.
Gemma Murray

Roy Taylor (NI Water) and Gregory Woulahan (RSPB)

NI Water pipes reused to help protect Rathlin seabirds

Silent Valley

NI Water reminds public of reservoir safety

Gary McErlain

Lough Neagh fishermen plead for independent review as they face a three year ban

Tap into some fun at the Balmoral Show by helping to reduce plastic bottles in our environment

Visit Tap House, enjoy a drink, refill your bottle and help protect environment

NI Water calls for extra care during MCPA application season

NI Water is urging all users of plant protection products to exercise caution

A cow drinking from a trough

NI Water reminds farmers to check for leaks as Spring supplies in full flow

Aghanloo

NI Water plants the seeds for sustainable wastewater treatment at Aghanloo

Blue/green algae

Blue/green algae is 'driven by excess phosphorus entering Lough Neagh for years'

Weed‑wiping – a lower‑risk alternative to spraying with MCPA – was adopted across 27 farms near Keady

Scheme worked closely with farmers to improve quality of raw water

1. Dr Vicki Ginn from the Historic Environment Division explains the history of the tomb to the restoration team.

Ancient Neolithic court tomb carefully preserved by NI Water

disposal of containers with man

NI Water opens free scheme to help farmers dispose of unwanted chemicals
NI Water is delighted to announce that a Farm Chemical Disposal Scheme is now open in the Lough Erne catchment area.
Gemma Murray

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir

Northern Ireland’s third Climate Change Adaptation Programme published

Agriculture Minster Andrew Muir

Environment Minister seeks approval to end NI Water ‘licence to pollute’

Lough Neagh

Plans to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of water pollution announced

Katie Harper from Omagh

NI Water has a wide variety of roles spanning a breadth of vital areas

Carla Lockhart MP pictured after the meeting at Parliament Buildings, Stormont.

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart meets Minister and DAERA officials on Lough

Dungonnell Wetland

World Wetlands Day is celebrated across the world every year on 2 February

Ewan Lecky

Apprenticeship Week shines a spotlight on the accomplishments of apprentices

Dungonnell Wetland

World Wetlands Day is celebrated across the world every year on 2 February

NI Water has opened applications for the September 2026 Entry Level Academy

NI Water recruitment drive opens Monday 26th January 2026

NI Water is reminding property owners to wrap up their water pipes in insulation this winter.

It’s time to wrap up your pipes to keep them safe from the winter chill

NI Water is reminding everyone to keep their drains clear this Christmas

Stop and think, not down the sink this Christmas

Northern Ireland Water have indicated they will suspend all water-fitting inspections temporarily, following Ulster Farmers’ Union concerns over the stringency of the current inspection regime.

NI Water indicate temporary halt to farm inspections, says UFU

Pictured at the launch of the €32m WEST (Water Enhancements through Sustainable Treatment) project at Finn Lough in Co. Fermanagh are L-R: Paul Sheridan, Director of Corporate Services, SEUPB; Tzvetelina Bogoina, Director of Infrastructure Delivery, NI Water and Sean Callery, Head of Infrastructure Delivery, Uisce Éireann.

€32 million WEST project launches in Fermanagh

Caoimhe Toner, Water Solutions Ireland, Seamus Donaghy, GEDA, and Dr Sara Venning, WaterAid NI President & CEO of NI Water.

WaterAid’s Hollywood Glamour charity ball raises £120,000

Remember to insulate exposed water pipes to protect them against any potential cold weather disruptions.

Keep your water flowing and your cows mooing this winter

Circa 110 acres of high quality agricultural land suitable for grazing, silage and arable farming activities

A 'generational opportunity' to acquire around 110 acres of quality land

Damien O’Mullan, Director of Transformation and Innovation at NI Water, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and Dr Sara Venning, CEO NI Water. Picture: Michael Cooper

NI Water powers ahead with solar energy projects across Northern Ireland

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Dr Sara Venning, CEO NI Water and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins at Antrim Wastewater Treatment Works to mark a significant achievement completing the second phase of NI Water’s major solar installation scheme. Picture: Michael Cooper

NI Water powers ahead with solar energy projects across Northern Ireland

TUV's Allister Kyle

Northern Ireland farmers face the looming slurry spreading ban

WaterAid Ball Platinum sponsor Seamus Donaghy, Kyra Bradley (both Geda Construction), Sara Venning, WaterAid NI President, Patrick Cunningham and Conor McKeown from Water Solutions Ireland.

Glamorous WaterAid fundraising ball set for Titanic!

Silent Valley

Decision to close Silent Valley has been taken in the interest of public safety

Emergency repair works on Dublin Road, Belfast are planned to start at 7am on Sunday 28th September 2025 continuing through until Thursday 2nd October 2025

NI Water warn that weekend lane closures may cause delays in Belfast

The DUP's Jonathan Buckley

This is a dagger in the back of farmers across Northern Ireland - Buckley

NI Water’s education team is getting ready for another busy school year. (Picture: Michael Cooper)

NI Water’s education team is back to school

Carla Lockhart MP

Victimisation of farmers won’t solve Lough Neagh’s problems: Lockhart

News

Big boost for Translink and NI Water budgets

A boat on Lough Erne

Advice on reducing the impact of boats on Lough Erne water

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA. (Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye)

Minister Muir responds to open letter from NI agri-food industry

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