EAC starts new inquiry on how data centres will impact the UK’s climate and nature goals
The Environmental Audit Committee is about to start the first session of its new inquiry into how more data centres will impact the UK climate and nature goals – the evidence session starts at 2.30pm this afternoon.
RAPID consults on its future role in delivering major water infrastructure in England
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) – made up of the Environment Agency, Drinking Water Inspectorate and Ofwat - is consulting on its future role in delivering major water infrastructure in England.
Ofwat confirms £44.7 million enforcement package for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Ofwat has confirmed its final decision to formally accept a £44.7 million enforceable package of undertakings from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.
South West Water to be sentenced in July after pleading guilty in pollution case brought by Environment Agency
Following South West Water’s admission of 18 separate charges of water pollution across a six year period in Devon and Cornwall and its guilty plea at Plymouth Magistrates Court in March this year, the water firm is expected to be sentenced on 30 July 2026.
PM meets mayors to accelerate in drive to kickstart growth
Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth.
DEFRA sets out biodiversity net gain requirements for water resources Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published a policy paper setting out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for water resources nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
European Commission launches call for evidence on digital action plan for EU water sector
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to support the development of an EU-wide Action Plan on digitalisation in the water sector, including an initiative on smart meters for all.
Commons Committee to explore how UK should adapt to extreme heat amid record-breaking May temperatures
Next week the cross-party House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will explore how the UK should adapt to a rapidly heating climate after the UK recorded its highest ever May temperature on Tuesday 26 May.
EFRA Committee launches call for evidence about how Government can support upland farms and landscapes
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has launched a call for evidence to find out about the challenges facing upland farmers and land managers, and how the Government can best support them.
Ofwat updates guidance for water companies on regulatory and commercial expectations for DPC projects
Ofwat has published updated guidance for stakeholders and water companies on its regulatory and commercial expectations where water companies are developing projects to be delivered using Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC).
Ofwat consults on proposals to revise credit and collateral arrangements in Business Retail Market
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals to revise credit and collateral arrangements in the Business Retail Market.
Lords Committee warns taps could run dry if Government doesn’t act on drought threat - “England at risk of sleepwalking into serious water scarcity"
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is warning that England’s water supply is under growing strain and that, without urgent action, the risk of drought in England threatens the very systems on which people and nature depend.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
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.
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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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