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
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
Southern Water awards £72 million AMP8 contract for Minor Civils Framework
Southern Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for a Minor Civils Framework with an estimated value of £72 million (inc VAT).
Institution of Civil Engineers warns immediate action needed to enable delivery of £725bn 10-year infrastructure strategy
The UK will struggle to deliver the government’s £725bn 10-year infrastructure strategy without immediate and sustained action to boost industry capacity, productivity and collaboration, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers’ State of the Nation 2026 report.
Anglian Water launches public consultation for Cambridge to Rede strategic water pipeline
Anglian Water is inviting communities across Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to have their say on plans for a new strategic 49km pipeline from Cambridge to Rede.
Ofwat proposes £22 million-plus fine for South East Water for repeated supply failures between 2020 and 2023
Ofwat has proposed a £22.46 million fine for South East Water following an investigation into multiple supply disruptions between 2020 and 2023, which affected more than 286,000 people n Kent and Sussex.
NI Water awards £7 million+ contract for satellite imagery leakage detection services
NI Water has awarded a contract for satellite imagery leakage detection services with an estimated value of £7.08 million (inc VAT).
United Utilities rehomes fish from Moor Pool as £48 million investment begins in Knutsford
This week saw teams gather at Moor Pool in Knutsford, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), to begin the careful relocation of fish as part of one of the most significant water improvement projects seen in the region for decades.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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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
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- Southern Water awards £72 million AMP8 contract for Minor Civils Framework
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- Ofwat proposes £22 million-plus fine for South East Water for repeated supply failures between 2020 and 2023
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