Water Innovation webinar to explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source
The third in the Water Innovation Cross-Sector Challenge series of webinars which takes place tomorrow from 10-11:30am will explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source.
Ofwat Water Innovation Implementation Programme launches with Challenge to address Regulation 31 capacity constraints
Ofwat has formally launched the Water Innovation Implementation Programme - a new £40 million funded programme of support within Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund, currently being designed by Ofwat and its delivery partners, Isle Utilities and Arup.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in UK
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in the UK, as Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says future energy demand from data centres “remains inherently uncertain”.
Legal claim against South West Water for sewage pollution expanded across Devon and Cornwall
A legal action against South West Water over sewage pollution in Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Lympstone has been expanded to include coastal towns across Devon and Cornwall.
DEFRA publishes policy paper setting out new approach to UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published a policy paper setting out the government's new approach to the UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHCs).
European Union dismisses lawsuits brought by pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors against Extended Producer Responsibility
The General Court of the European Union has decided to dismiss as inadmissible the lawsuits brought by pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies and associations against the provisions on extended producer responsibility (EPR) in the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD).
Ofwat research highlights room for improvement in how water companies deal with customer billing issues
New research carried out as part of Ofwat’s ongoing work to understand customers’ experiences of interacting with their water company is highlighting room for improvement in water companies’ customer billing issues.
Environment Agency delays publication of response to consultation on water resources planning guideline for England
The Environment Agency has delayed publication of its response to the consultation on its proposed update of the water resources planning guideline for England, attributing the delay to the high volume of detailed responses received and current resource constraints within the team.
Scottish Water welcomes wet wipes ban in Scotland
Scottish Water has welcomed the publication by the Scottish Government of new regulations which will ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic in Scotland from 11 August 2027.
Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023
The Environment Agency (EA) has assembled its largest ever team of investigators, enforcement officers and lawyers tackling water pollution, significantly strengthening its enforcement capability as part of a drive to build a tougher regulatory culture.
Ofwat publishes findings of sewer flooding customer care review
Ofwat has published the findings of from its customer care review of how water and wastewater companies in England and Wales supported customers affected by sewer flooding in 2024-25.
Public consultation launched on proposals to designate 13 new bathing spots across England
Local communities are being invited to have their say on proposals to designate 13 new bathing water sites across England as part of a six-week public consultation.
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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. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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- Environment Agency submits planning application for £17.5m Portreath flood defence scheme
- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
- Scottish Water marks major milestone with 100th solar scheme
- Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
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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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