The Latest Breaking News from NI Water

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

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said she was concerned around a number of issues which are ongoing in NI Water.

Evening Standard · Sep 4

Muir to seek support to end NI Water protection from environmental penalties

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said he will bring the matter to the Executive next week.

The Independent UK · May 18

NI house builders warn of ‘bleak’ future because of crumbling wastewater network

A representative body has warned that some companies are already planning to wind up operations because of an inability to secure water connections.

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

Infrastructure chief faces budget decisions they cannot make without Stormont

Some of the calls include turning off street lights and stopping the treatment of waste water as the department struggles to meet its budget.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Environment Agency 'not advised of proposed policy to stop treating sewage' by Infrastructure chiefs

They said they "will take appropriate enforcement action for any non-compliance"

Belfast Live · Jun 26, 2023

East Belfast wastewater pumping station plans announced

The pumping station would replace the current one on Park Avenue in the Sydenham area

Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2023

Secretary of State blasted over policy that 'could turn Northern Ireland coastline into a cesspit'

His party has suffered serious backlash in England for standing idly by while water firms pumped raw sewage into the sea 300,000 times last year

Belfast Live · Jun 22, 2023

Knockbracken Road closure due to emergency NI Water repairs

Diversions are in place

Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2023

Northern Ireland Water instructing 'dogs on leads' at all its beauty spots following sheep death

The public utility is warning about the danger to livestock from attacks and disease

Belfast Live · Jun 5, 2023

NI Water warning as Met Office say NI to feel sunshine for 5 more days

The heatwave is set to continue

Belfast Live · Jun 2, 2023