Affinity Water and Severn Trent get green light to progress to Gate 4 for two joint Strategic Resource Options in RAPID programme
The partnership between Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Drinking Water Inspectorate.has given the go-ahead for two Strategic Resource Option schemes (SROs) where Affinity Water and Severn Trent are the joint solutions owners to proceed to Gate 4 in the RAPID programme.
Environment Agency report sets out timeline and impacts of how drought developed in England in 2025
The Environment Agency has published a research report setting out the factual timeline of how the 2025 drought developed through the year in England.
Farming rules shake-up to cut water pollution and support farmers
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a consultation on new, clearer rules proposed by the government to help improve water quality, reduce pollution in rivers and give farmers the confidence to grow food sustainably.
Knowsley Council tenders £180k contract for Stadt Moers Park methane stripping plant upgrade works
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) has gone out to tender with a contract for Stadt Moers Park methane stripping plant upgrade works worth an estimated £180,000 (inv VAT).
Defra seeks tenders for stakeholder engagement services for “confidential and sensitive project”
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has issued a formal tender notice for stakeholder engagement services on a confidential and sensitive project it describes as “complex, multi-year and involves stakeholders who are accustomed to current arrangements and may be resistant even to the discussion of change.”
South Staffs Water achieves successful prosecution of two companies taking water illegally
South Staffs Water has successfully prosecuted two companies for the unauthorised use of standpipes and taking water illegally from a hydrant.
Severn Trent progresses £25 million AMP8 Investment to future-proof Stoke-on-Trent’s water network
Severn Trent is progressing work on its £25 million AMP8 investment to replace 24-miles of water pipes across Stoke-on-Trent.
Flood Forecasting Centre confirms Rapid Flood Guidance service to continue until 2028
The Flood Forecasting Centre (FFC) has confirmed its intention to run the Rapid Flood Guidance (RFG) service for the next 3 years (2026, 2027 and 2028).
House of Lords Committee to hear more evidence from regulators on economic growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will hear more evidence from regulators this morning on how on how they support economic growth in its ongoing inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth.
Storm Chandra brings hundreds of flood warnings in England
Heavy rain from named Storm Chandra which reached the UK yesterday has resulted in hundreds of flood warnings for England, with south west England particularly impacted.
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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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