Water leaders say water efficiency key to eradicating hunger and poverty
World Water Week 2014 has concluded with participants jointly emphasising the importance of a water goal, as well as integration of energy and water in the upcoming UN Post-2015 Development Agenda negotiations.
Consumer watchdog says struggling water customers ‘suffering in silence’
Struggling households are still missing out on vital support with paying their water bill despite more help being offered by water companies, according to new research from the Consumer Council for Water.
PepsiCo unveils new water-modelling tool at World Water Week
PepsiCo has today announced the launch of the company’s latest Water Report, together with a new water-modelling tool, at World Water Week in Stockholm.
Report says $9.6bn spent on natural solutions to global water crisis in 2013
A new report says that last year governments and companies invested $9.6 billion in initiatives implementing nature-based solutions to sustain the world’s clean water supplies.
Hidden water risks hit Germany - WWF warns on “imported water risks”
A new report from environmental NGO WWF is warning that increasing globalisation means Germany is facing hidden water risks via “imported water risks”.
United Nations sets out potential worst-weather scenarios for 2050
The United Nations has used videos to set out potential global worst-weather scenarios for 2050 – including mega-droughts, deadly heatwaves, a year’s rainfall in a month and coastal cities under water.
WRC to host Institute of Water event on Water Framework Directive
WRC are to to host a free event organised by the Institute of Water to explore the implementation of the Water Framework Directive and its impact in the UK.
"Most progressive water utility in Africa" receives 2014 Stockholm Industry Water Award
eThekwini Water and Sanitation, serving the Durban metropolitan area, has today received the Stockholm Industry Water Award at a ceremony during World Water Week, for its transformative and inclusive approach to providing water and sanitation.
Date set for WRC’s Innovation in Action 2015 conference
WRC has announced that its Innovation in Action conference for next year will take place on 28th and 29th April 2015.
New analysis finds 38% of world’s shale resources face water stress
Water availability could limit shale resource development on six continents, according to a new report from the World Resources Institute.
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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. -
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