Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure publishes findings from householder water use survey
The Analysis, Statistics and Research Branch (ASRB) of the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), has published the findings from the 2023/24 Continuous Household Survey (CHS).
Ofwat consults on environmental incentives to support water efficiency and more sustainable drainage across all types of new development
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on environmental incentives aimed at supporting water efficiency and more sustainable drainage across all types of new development to achieve sustainable new homes.
Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances - white goods water use labelling could lead to significant savings on household bills
The head of the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances in the UK, AMDEA, has told Affinity Water that the introduction of more widespread labelling of water use on white goods in the home could lead to significant savings on household bills.
Water UK – new research shows vast majority of Brits have no idea how much water they use
Industry body Water UK is urging the public to become more aware of their water use as new research reveals the majority of the public have no idea how much water they use.
Urgent call to put water efficiency at centre of climate crisis action
An urgent call to action has been raised to get the country back on track reducing demand for water across England, not only to tackle the growing national water deficit (around four billion litres of water a day by 2050), but also to support net zero ambitions.
New research says customer behaviour key to driving down household water demand
Customer behaviour and choices – rather than socioeconomics and weather – are the key to understanding household water use to help meet ambitious reductions in water abstraction, an UKWIR Big Questions project has revealed.
New WRAS study shows Brits underestimate household water usage by more than half
A quarter of Brits (24%)have admitted they have no idea how much water they use, according to a new study commissioned by the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme (WRAS).
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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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