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.
Drought, heat and water shortages - Scottish Water CEO explains why Scotland is not immune
In the run-up to the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition hosted in Glasgow in October, Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant explains why Scotland must prepare for drought, extreme weather and future water challenges.
Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle visits Havant Thicket reservoir
Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle visited Havant Thicket reservoir in Hampshire last Thursday, overseeing the latest steps to deliver a water-resilient future, as the National Drought Group reported continued low rainfall in August.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water lifts Ceredigion Temporary Hosepipe Ban
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has lifted the Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban) affecting around 33,000 properties across mid and south Ceredigion, together with parts of north Pembrokeshire and north Carmarthenshire.
New study reveals 20 years of groundwater level changes worldwide
A new study by the International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre (IGRAC) has analysed 20 years of groundwater-level measurements from 42,844 monitoring wells across 47 countries.
Thames Water terminates current procurement process for Teddington Direct River Abstraction Tunnelling Main Works Contract
Thames Water has terminated the current procurement process for the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) Tunnelling Main Works Contract (MWC), announcing that the decision not to sign a contract was taken on 6 July 2026.
Essex & Suffolk Water work with local businesses to protect water supplies as drought conditions set to continue into autumn
Essex & Suffolk Water, part of Northumbrian Water which operates in the south east of England, is working closely with local businesses and their water retailers to reduce water use as drought conditions are set to continue into the autumn.
National Drought Group steps up coordinated drought response with weekly meetings
The National Drought Group has moved to weekly meetings as drought conditions continue to intensify amid extreme weather, despite the recent rainfall.
RAPID gives go-ahead for continued development of Poole Water Recycling and Transfer project towards planning submission
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has given the go-ahead for the continued development of the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer project towards its formal planning submission.
Wessex Water announces hosepipe ban amid unprecedented dry weather and drought conditions
Wessex Water has today announced a hosepipe ban after months of unprecedented dry weather, heatwaves and a continued lack of rain forecast, which has led to sustained high demand for water.
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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
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