Environment Agency consults on proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on its proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights and its proposed decision-making framework.
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.
Severn Trent applies for drought permit to allow it to continue abstraction from River Derwent this winter
Severn Trent Water is applying to the Environment Agency (EA) for a Drought Permit which will allow it to continue to abstract water from the River Derwent this winter.
National Drought Group warns drought expected to continue through autumn despite recent rain
The National Drought Group (NDG) is warning that the current drought is far from over and is expected to continue through autumn - despite the recent rain.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency puts further abstraction licence restrictions in place
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has put further abstraction licence restrictions in place as more of eastern Scotland reaches Significant Scarcity.
West Country’s biggest water users turn to disused china clay pits to create additional water sources
The West Country’s biggest water users are turning to their disused china clay pits and repurposing them to create additional water sources.
Cambridge Water backs council-led Greater Cambridge Chalk Stream Project
The Greater Cambridge Chalk Stream Project, funded by Cambridge City Council, Cambridge Water (part of South Staffordshire Plc), Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), Anglian Water and the Hobson Conduit Trust, marks a major milestone in the protection and restoration of some of the UK’s most fragile and rare ecosystems.
Affinity Water publishes final Water Resources Management Plan 2024
Affinity Water has published its final Water Resources Management Plan 2024 (WRMP24) following approval by the Defra Secretary of State, Steve Reed.
Thames Water begins new water quality trial to support London drought resilience proposals
Thames Water has started a new water quality trial to safeguard drinking water supplies to millions of households and businesses across London.
Cambridge Water - Yes We Cam chalk streams initiative targets 2m litres of water savings per day
Following the success of last year's award-winning 'Can for The Cam' campaign, which achieved daily water savings of 940,000 litres during the peak summer months, Cambridge Water has announced the launch of a new, ambitious initiative: 'Yes We Cam'.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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