Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
Water Breakthrough Challenge 7 to award £50 million to accelerate transformational innovation in water sector
The Water Innovation Fund has launched the seventh Water Breakthrough Challenge, which will award up to £50 million to collaborative innovations that tackle the water sector’s biggest issues. Read more
Abu Dhabi set to welcome 2026 UN Water Conference in December
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome the 2026 UN Water Conference – the UAE and Senegal will co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi from 8–10 December 2026. Read more
Ofwat consults on proposed new approach to leakage reporting methodology
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed new approach to the methodolgy used by the water companies for reporting leakage. Read more
Environment Agency publishes major update to MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment
The Environment Agency has published a major update to the MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment – the scheme has been substantially revised. Read more
Smart Water Network Forum issues call for abstracts for 17th SWAN Annual Conference in May 2027
SWAN – the Smart Water Network Forum - has announced the call for abstracts for the SWAN 17th Annual Conference in Porto, Portugal on May 18-20, 2027.
Thames Water gains access to in £230 million further funding following results of 13th Consent Requests and STID Proposal
Thames Water has gained access to a further £230 million in funding following the results of the 13th Consent Requests and STID Proposal the water company launched on 24 August 2026.
Severn Trent Water seeks supply chain interest in coal mining risk assessment framework
Severn Trent Water, together with sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig, is seeking supply chain interest in a proposed multi-supplier coal mining risk assessment framework.
Yorkshire Water awards £1.14 billion contract for electricity & gas supply with metering services
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for electricity and gas supply with metering services wiuth an estimated value of £1.14 billion including VAT.
European Desalination Association conference in Liverpool explores water resilient future
The European Desalination Society (EDS) has announced that its upcoming conference and exhibition on the theme, Water Resilience: Desalination, Recycling & Clean Water Solutions will be held at the Liverpool Experience (LEX) Campus in the UK, from 4-7 May 2027.
Institution of Civil Engineers calls on government to commission independent economic review to ‘jump-start’ climate adaptation
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is calling for the government to commission a review of the economic value of climate adaptation, which could have a similar catalysing impact as the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change and the Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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