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.
South East Water launches consultation on Drought Plan for 2027-2032
South East Water has published its draft Drought Plan 2027–2032, which sets out the steps it would take during periods of drought or high demand to ensure it delivers a reliable drinking water supply for the essential needs of drinking, washing, cooking and cleaning.
Hot weather - Anglian Water sounds warning note about water resources
Anglian Water is sounding a warning note about water resources heading into the summer in the light of the current hot weather.
South East Water apologises to customers for ongoing water supply issues during hot weather
South East Water has apologised to all of its customers across Kent that are experiencing ongoing water supply issues, driven by high demand for water.
Uisce Éireann launches public consultation on draft National Bioresources Strategy
Uisce Éireann has launched an eight week public consultation on the draft National Bioresources Strategy, which sets out a long-term vision for the sustainable management of wastewater sludge in Ireland.
Southern Water completes £10.2 million upgrade at Kent treatment works to cut storm overflows
Southern Water has completed a major £10.2 million upgrade that will allow it to reduce the use of storm overflows and improve water quality in Kent.
Severn Trent tenders major £84 million AMP8 contract for digestor roof replacement design & build works
Severn Trent has gone out to tender with a major AMP8 contract for digestor roof replacement design & build works with a current estimated total value of £84 million (inc VAT).
NI Water seeks supply chain input to develop procurement strategy for wastewater sludge & screenings disposal service
Northern Ireland Water has launched an early market engagement exercise to identify and engage with suppliers who have the potential to receive and dispose of caked wastewater sludge by trailer.
Specialist recruiter warns water sector faces ‘perfect storm’ as AMP8 delays push projects off track
The UK water sector risks falling into a familiar cycle of late-stage pressure and rising costs unless it addresses the underlying cause of the slow start to AMP8. That’s according to specialist recruiter Murray McIntosh.
Thames Water consults on changes to nationally significant Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
Thames Water has launched a supplementary consultation on proposed design changes to its Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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