Bush urged to fight climate change
UK Environment Secretary talks in India about G8’s role in climate change
Consumers continue to use water wisely as lessons are learned from restrictions
NAO looks at meeting water demand
European countries to improve water management and curb water-related diseases
This week the Parties to the Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses...
Hosepipe bans lifted for some
Thames Water, Three Valleys Water, Southern Water and Sutton and East Surrey Water all lifted their hosepipe bans this morning...
Research shows water companies save little
| Water companies on average save only a mug of water per customer per day through promoting water efficiency... |
Think tank is half right on water efficiency
Here is Water UK’s response to ‘Every Drop Counts – Achieving greater water efficiency’ published by the Institute of Public Policy Research on 17 September.
Weak Case For Efficiency
The IPPR presents a weak case for a Water Efficiency Commitment from the water industry, according to a statement issued by Water UK.
WWF Calls for Marine Act for Scotland
| A Marine Act for Scotland to ensure that demands on our coasts and seas are balanced to meet society's needs without detriment to Scotland's unique marine environment. |
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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