97% of bathing waters in Scotland meet required standards and 82% achieve Good or Excellent
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has published the 2026 bathing water classifications, which show that the majority of designated bathing waters continue to meet high environmental standards. 97% of bathing waters across Scotland now meet required standards and 82% achieve Good or Excellent classifications.
Environment Agency warns water companies - leakage and water demand management remain unacceptably high and exceed national forecasts
The Environment Agency is warning that despite some progress made by the water companies in England in reducing leakage and managing water demand, both remain unacceptably high and exceed national forecasts.
New powers for Ofwat will see customers have stronger voice in water companies' decisions
Under new powers given to Ofwat, water companies will be accountable not only for listening to customers’ views and feedback, but also for ensuring that these are considered in any decision-making processes that affect them.
Regulations banning wet wipes containing plastic to be signed into law today
Draft Regulations laid on 16 September banning the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic which will be signed into law today will come into force 18 months after the day on which they are made.
House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee to hear evidence on drought impacts and risk
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into drought preparedness in England this week by exploring the impacts of drought on the urban and rural environment, species, infrastructure, and the economy.
EFRA Committee to explore plight of coastal communities facing the risk of collapse
The House of Commons, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee will hear from a number of witnesses tomorrow in a live evidence session as part of its long-term inquiry into climate and weather resilience.
MOSL publishes Q2 Report for 2025/26 on Key Performance Indicators and improvement programmes
Business market operator MOSL has published its Quarter 2 (Q2) Report for 2025/26, covering its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and improvement programmes.
Natural Resources Wales reports rise in water-related incidents and 91% increase in water discharge compliance assessments
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has reported a rise in water-related incidents and a 91% increase in water discharge compliance assessments in its newly-published Annual Regulatory Report for 2024.
House of Lords committee issues call for evidence in new inquiry on regulators’ approach to growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee, chaired by Baroness Taylor of Bolton, has issued a call for evidence for its new inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth, in light of the Government’s ambition for regulators to support investment and innovation and drive growth.
Government brings in tough new laws to strengthen UK defences against cyber attacks on essential public services and critical infrastructure
The Government is bringing in tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on essential public services and critical infrastructure.
Water Minister's keynote British Water speech outlines challenges and opportunities for UK water sector
Water Minister Emma Hardy highlighted the significant challenges and opportunities for the UK water sector in the keynote speech at the British Water Annual Conference in Coventry yesterday.
Ofwat proposes £11 million enforcement package for Wessex Water for wastewater failures
Ofwat has today proposed an £11 million enforcement package following its findings that Wessex Water failed to operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater network adequately to ensure that they could cope with the flows of sewage and wastewater.
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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. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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