Anglian Water launches third public consultation on Lincolnshire reservoir
Anglian Water has today launched the third public consultation for a new reservoir in Lincolnshire - the proposed reservoir is a key part of Anglian Water’s plans to secure water supplies for Lincolnshire and the wider region for generations to come.
Government tells Environment Agency to prioritise protection of public water supply in areas of drought
Emma Hardy MP, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Minister, has issued a Direction to the Environment Agency under the Environment Act 1995 to prioritise the protection of public water supply in drought-stricken areas.
RAPID agrees Thames Water request to delay Teddington Direct River Abstraction gate four submission
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has agreed a request by Thames Water request to delay Teddington Direct River Abstraction gate four submission.
Environment Agency issues guidance on abstraction outside authorised period for filling water storage reservoirs
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued guidance on abstraction outside the authorised period for filling water storage reservoirs.
Latest UKWIR projects available for Expressions of Interest
Leading research organisation UKWIR is seeking Expressions of interest (EoI) for expert partners ready to carry out targeted research projects to tackle critical water industry problems.
Environment Agency declares drought status in Yorkshire
Yorkshire officially entered drought status yesterday due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers. This follows the declaration of prolonged dry weather for the area at the end of July due to a lack of spring and summer rainfall.
Environment Agency issues drought permit to South West Water to support Wimbleball Reservoir
The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit to South West Water to help secure the public water supply at Wimbleball Reservoir - total storage capacity was at 18% as of 4 October.
South West Water applies for non-essential water use restrictions for some businesses
South West Water has applied for a ban on non-essential water use for some businesses across parts of Devon and West Dorset, after a lack of significant rainfall following the hottest summer on record.
Environment Agency – drought continues to impact England’s reservoirs after sixth dry month of 2026
The latest report from the Environment Agency says drought is continuing to impact England’s reservoirs after the sixth dry month of 2026, with below average September rainfall compounding drought issues in southern and central England.
Thames Water selects three consortia to tender for £5.7bn White Horse Reservoir construction
Thames Water has invited three consortia to tender for the construction of its proposed new reservoir in Oxfordshire - the £5.7 billion contract represents the largest water infrastructure investment in a generation and would create more than 1,000 jobs during construction.
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Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
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.
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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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