Water Resources North publishes Draft Regional Water Resources Plan for consultation
Water Resources North (WReN) has published its Draft Regional Water Resources Plan for the North of England and is inviting interested stakeholders to submit comments on its proposals.
Ofwat says WRMPs are proposing step change in investment - and need to address supply chain constraints and affordability
Ofwat says that emerging Water Resources Management Plans plans being developed by five regional groups are proposing a step change in investment and that they should therefore “think carefully about the deliverability of the plans” from a practical perspective, including current supply chain constraints and affordability concerns.
Regional water groups set out plans to tackle predicted water deficit for England of 3,435m litres per day by 2050
Five regional water resource groups have published their Emerging Regional Water Resource Plans plans setting out how they propose to address a predicted water deficit for England of 3,435 million litres per day (Ml/d) megalitres by 2050.
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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
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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