Drought declared in half of England
Half of England has been declared in drought by the Environment Agency - seven areas of the countare ry now officially in drought after record low rainfall and exceptionally high temperatures.
Membrane plant protection - HUBER pivots to meet growing demand for advanced fine screening
Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan from specialist wastewater treatment technology provider HUBER Technology discuss why the company is shifting its focus to meet growing demand from UK wastewater companies for its advanced fine screening solution for Membrane Plant Protection.
Uisce Éireann starts major wastewater network upgrade to support Waterford City’s growth
Uisce Éireann has announced the start of preliminary works for a major project to upgrade the wastewater network in Waterford, supporting sustainable growth as Waterford City continues to grow and develop.
Thames Water and The Standard launch six part series podcast on River Thames
A new podcast series dives into the health of our rivers, produced by The Standard in association with Thames Water.
Water industry views sought to shape next workforce report 2026
Murray McIntosh is launching the 2026 edition of its influential Water Industry Labour Report, calling on professionals across the sector to share their experiences and help shape the future of workforce strategy.
FT reports private equity group acquired 42% stake in Yorkshire Water at “a steep discount”
EQT, the private equity group who formally acquired a 42% shareholding in Kelda Holdings Ltd, the ultimate parent company of Yorkshire Water in June 2026, acquired the stake from Deutsche Bank at “a steep discount” in a deal “worth less than the value of its regulated assets”, according to a report in the Financial Times this morning.
Fitch Ratings upgrades Southern Water's debt to 'BBB'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the senior secured debt rating of Southern Water Finance Plc - the financing company of Southern Water - to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' - the Outlook is Stable.
NSF achieves European accreditation for Drinking Water Product Certification ahead of 2027 EU Deadline
NSF has been accredited by the national Belgian Accreditation Body (BELAC) to conduct conformity assessment activities under the European Union’s revised Drinking Water Directive, enabling end-to-end support for EU Drinking Water Directive (DWD) readiness ahead of the January 2027 deadline.
Environment Agency flags up upcoming £3.6 million opportunity for operation and maintenance of Boston Barrier
The Environment Agency is flagging up the upcoming £3.6 million opportunity for the operation and maintenance of the Boston Barrier ahead of issuing a revised programme update for the procurement, which is now being conducted as a Competitive Flexible Procedure.
Drinking Water Inspectorate warns Thames Water over water supply misconnection
The Drinking Water Inspectorate has issued Thames Water with a warning letter following a misconnection of a consumer’s supply pipe to a sewer, in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.
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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
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