BBC reports 7 water companies in England and Wales ordered to cut levels of PFAS in drinking water
The BBC is reporting that 7 water companies in England and Wales have been ordered to cut levels of Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals”, in drinking water which could pose a potential danger to human health.
Cunliffe Review - Ofwat, DWI plus EA and Natural England water-related functions to be replaced by new single regulator
The final report of the Independent Water Commission published today is recommending the creation of a single water regulator for England and a single water regulator for Wales. In England this would replace Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate and water-environment related functions from the Environment Agency and Natural England.
SES Water leads the industry for water quality performance
As part of the Pennon Group, SES Water is reporting that it is leading the sector for the fourth year in a row when it comes to its drinking water quality performance.
Last chance to comment on Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water early proposals for new Merthyr water treatment works
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s consultation on its proposals for a new water treatment works in Merthyr Tydfil is coming to an end on Monday 9th September.
Dŵr Cymru proposes new location and smaller site for Merthyr water treatment works
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has revealed revised proposals to invest in new and resilient water treatment works – future proofing the supply of drinking water to present and future generations.
DWI report says actions by Cambridge Water on PFOS contamination "far short" of minimum expectations of a water supplier
The Drinking Water Inspectorate has published the findings from an investigation into the presence of perfluorooctane sulphonate (PFOS) in drinking water supplies in Cambridgeshire.
DWI - water companies in England have made "no significant progress" on lead 50 years after use of lead pipes were made illegal
The water companies in England collectively carried out a total of 3,502,637 drinking water quality tests during 2019 - only 1,509 of the tests failed to meet one or more of the standards set down in the regulations or exceeded a screening value.
DWI - no compromise on drinking water quality as a result of Brexit
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for England and Wales is emphasising that it does not expect the quality of drinking water in England and Wales to be compromised in any way as a result of Brexit.
Watersafe warns over lead in household pipes in Scotland
National plumbing accreditation body WaterSafe is calling on Scotland's homeowners to check if their water pipes are made of lead if their properties were built before 1970.
DWI drinking water quality report shows rise in compliance failures in England in 2018
A new report published by the Drinking Water Inspectorate on drinking water quality in England shows a rise in water compliance failures during 2018.
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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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