A new report is warning that the majority of the UK population are unaware that demand for water could soon outstrip supply - 72% of people believe we have enough water to meet our needs and many engage in high wastage behaviours.

Anglian Water has announced plans to upgrade and install 760,000 existing and new water meters for homes and businesses across the region, over the next five years, as the company signs a £180 million pound contract with Arqiva.

Anglian Water has today announced who will form its new Strategic Pipeline Alliance after a competitive procurement process.

Irish Water has confirmed that it is ‘increasingly likely’ that a Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as a hosepipe ban will have to be put in place following increased demand on water and deteriorating drought conditions.

Thames Water has reported the highest ever demand for water recorded in the Thames Valley during the driest ever May.

East of England’s demand for water has reached midsummer heatwave levels during lockdown, according to Anglian Water.

Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies is warning that demand for water has surged due to hot weather and the Coronavirus lockdown and is urging households to use water wisely.

Irish Water has reported that domestic water usage has increased by an average of 20% during the COVID-19 lockdown, with households using an additional 24 litres of water per person per day.

Portsmouth Water's consultation on its proposals for the £106 million Havant Thicket Reservoir near Havant, which is being delivered in collaboration with Southern Water, starts on Monday 11th May .

Portsmouth Water is getting ready to launch a new consultation on the company’s plan to build the first reservoir in the South East for decades.