House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee to hear evidence on drought impacts and risk
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into drought preparedness in England this week by exploring the impacts of drought on the urban and rural environment, species, infrastructure, and the economy.
Southern Water continue black plastic biobeads beach pollution investigation
Southern Water is continuing to investigate the biobeads pollution which the company first reported on 10 November on its website after large quantities of black plastic biobeads were washed ashore at Camber Sands.
EFRA Committee to explore plight of coastal communities facing the risk of collapse
The House of Commons, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee will hear from a number of witnesses tomorrow in a live evidence session as part of its long-term inquiry into climate and weather resilience.
Thames21 calls for swift action to tackle threat to River Cherwell from massive illegal waste dump
Environmental charity Thames21 is calling for all river stakeholders, including the Environment Agency and Cherwell District Council, to work together in a swift manner to prevent a massive illegal waste dump from being washed into the River Cherwell.
Environment Agency completes £5.2m Great Shefford flood alleviation scheme to protect 26 properties from stream flooding
The Environment Agency has celebrated the completion of the new £5.2 million Great Shefford flood alleviation scheme to better protect 26 local properties against flooding from the nearby Great Shefford Stream.
MOSL publishes Q2 Report for 2025/26 on Key Performance Indicators and improvement programmes
Business market operator MOSL has published its Quarter 2 (Q2) Report for 2025/26, covering its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and improvement programmes.
Environment Agency report warns of widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter
The Environment Agency (EA) is warning that England will experience worse levels of drought next year if this winter is drier than normal.
Kent Bioresources Project - Southern Water seeks wider water sector input on plans to consolidate 7 existing sludge treatment centres into 3 new "super-sites"
Southern Water is seeking further supply chain input for its proposal to consolidate seven existing sludge treatment centres into three new "super-sites" - known as the Kent Bioresources Project.
United Utilities makes £1.8 million direct contract award for Moving Bed Bio Reactor and Dissolved Air Flotation units
United Utilities has made a direct award for an AMP8 contract for Moving Bed Bio Reactor (MMBR) and Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) units worth an estimated £1.8 million.
Natural Resources Wales reports rise in water-related incidents and 91% increase in water discharge compliance assessments
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has reported a rise in water-related incidents and a 91% increase in water discharge compliance assessments in its newly-published Annual Regulatory Report for 2024.
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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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