Mayor of Liverpool City Region unveils ambitious vision to clean up rivers, prevent flooding and maintain water supplies
The Mayor of Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram has unveiled an ambitious vision setting out how the Liverpool City Region will clean up its rivers, canals and coastline, protect against flooding and maintain a reliable water supply.
Horizon 2020: 2016-17 work programmes include water and blue-green infrastructure
Draft versions of the Horizon 2020 work programmes for 2016-17 which have now been published by the European Commission include water and climate services across a wide range of issues the Commission wants to address.
European chemical industry launches new water management project
The European chemical industry has presented a new sustainable development initiative on water management at an event in Brussels.
Committee to drive the world towards sustainable food and water production
A high level panel has been formed for the 2013 Cropworld Global summit to help meet the challenges of working towards a sustainable agricultural production cycle.
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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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