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
Thames Water launches procurement process for pump optimisation and aeration efficiency analysis services in AMP8
Thames Water has launched the procurement process for pump optimisation and aeration efficiency analysis – the water company intends to establish a single-lot, sole-supplier framework agreement for the provision of pump optimisation and aeration efficiency services across its operational assets.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water invites customers and stakeholders to comment on company's future strategy
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is inviting customers and stakeholders to help shape its long-term strategy, setting out the outcomes it aims to deliver for customers, communities and the environment over the next 25 years.
United Utilities' uses innovative pipe-pushing machine in latest phase of £260m Vyrnwy Aqueduct modernisation programme
An innovative pipe-pushing machine is playing a key role in the latest phase of United Utilities' £260 million programme to modernise the Vyrnwy Aqueduct.
Thames Water seeks further £2.4 billion in funding to enable it to continue delivery of AMP8 capital programme
Thames Water is seeking a further £2.4 billion in funding to enable it to continue delivery of its AMP8 capital programme, increasing the £3 billion currently available to it under the super senior facility entered into with its subsidiary, Thames Water Super Senior Issuer PLC to £5.4 billion.
Yorkshire Water awards £1.8 million contract for N₂O liquid phase monitoring devices
Yorkshire Water has made a direct contract award of a £1.8 million contract to a single supplier for the supply of liquid-phase nitrous oxide (N₂O) monitoring equipment and associated calibration equipment for use at its wastewater treatment sites.
Uisce Éireann - €42 million wastewater investment supports growing East Cork communities
Uisce Éireann says the completion of the €13.5 million upgrade to Castlemartyr Wastewater Treatment Plant means Castlemartyr now has the wastewater infrastructure needed to support housing and future growth, while delivering improvements to the water quality in the River Kiltha.
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Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
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.
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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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