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
Ofwat awards contract for programme-wide Value for Money appraisal of Major Water Infrastructure Programme
Ofwat has awarded a contract for a programme-wide Value for Money (VfM) appraisal of the Major Water Infrastructure Programme (MWIP) to identify, test and prioritise credible cost reduction and VfM opportunities, with a focus on decisions that can influence cost, schedule, risk and deliverability at the early stages of the project lifecycle across identified VfM drivers.
Anglian Water tenders £16.8 million AMP8 contract for online ordering of maintenance, repairs and operations goods
Anglian Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for online ordering of maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO) goods with an estimated total value of £16.8 million including VAT.
Severn Trent tenders £10 million AMP8 framework contract for supply, delivery and storage of propane
Severn Trent Water thas gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for the supply, delivery and storage of propane gas with an estimated value of £10 million including VAT.
United Utilities announces £5m underground tank to reduce spills from storm overflow in Birkenhead by 90%
United Utilities has announced a £5 million project in Birkenhead that will reduce spills from a storm overflow into the River Mersey by around 90% has reached the halfway stage, United Utilities has announced.
Natural England consults on new draft Environmental Delivery Plan to address nutrient pollution and support nature recovery in Norfolk
Natural England has launched a consultation on a new draft Environmental Delivery Plan (EDP) designed to address nutrient pollution and support nature recovery in Norfolk.
South Yorkshire Sources SRO - RAPID agrees to nine month extension for Gate 2 submission date
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has agreed to a request from Yorkshire Water to delay the Gate 2 submission date for the South Yorkshire Sources Strategic Resource Option Yorkshire Water is developing with Severn Trent Water by 9 months to March 2027.
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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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