Figures released by Northumbrian Water has shown that between January and June the number of leaky pipes repaired has increased by 45 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024.

Uisce Éireann are starting work today on critical upgrade works, replacing over 5.4km of aged water mains with new pipes along the N55.

Uisce Éireann is set to commence essential water main replacement works in Knockdrin, Co Westmeath, which will improve the security of water supply and significantly reduce high levels of leakage in the area.

Southern Water has been able to cut the average time spent on suitable repair jobs from three hours to 15 minutes; new tech is set to dramatically cut the time needed to repair water pipes.

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 a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for the wider economy.

Southern Water has recorded a record breaking year for finding and fixing leaks – thanks to new technology on the streets and in the control room.

Yorkshire Water is investing £16 million in reducing leakage from its clean water network this year, as it seeks to hit a 15% reduction by 2030 and secure future water supplies.

 A Southern Water programme of sewer sealing in a Hampshire village has reduced the need for tanker trips by 75 per cent.

Uisce Éireann is progressing a €50 million upgrade of the wastewater infrastructure network in Rathmullan, Ramelton and Milford – later this month significant improvement works will get underway in the seaside village of Rathmullan.

Thames Water has completed a £14 million investment in the vital pipework that supplies the Chessington area with drinking water.