Environment Agency announces winners of 2014 UK Water Efficiency Awards
The Environment Agency and Waterwise have announced the winners of the 2014 UK Water Efficiency Awards - the most high profile awards scheme in the UK to recognise the water efficiency achievements of the public, private and third sector organisations who promote water efficiency.
UN and World Water Council step up partnership on water and food security
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Water Council (WWC) have agreed to intensify their collaboration in a bid to strengthen global water and food security.
Customer service takes centre stage at leading water conference
A record number of delegates attended the Institute of Water’s Annual Conference last week, which saw industry leaders and experts present their views on ‘delivering great service’.
Cuadrilla applies for environmental permits for fracking in Lancashire
Cuadrilla Bowland Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for three relevant permits for their Preston New Road exploratory shale gas site at Little Plumpton, Lancashire.
Water companies to set up new dispute service for household and non-household consumers
The water companies in England and Wales will shortly set up an Alternative Dispute Resolution initiative up to a maximum of £10,000 for disputes involving household consumers and £25,000 for disputes involving non-household consumers.
State of Scotland’s environment outlined in new report
The Scottish Environmental Publication Agency has published a new report on the state of the environment in Scotland - the first major update since it was last published in 2011.
New report says cross-sectoral cooperation key to managing water risk
Cooperation between businesses, water companies and the government will be key to managing scarce water resources and securing future supplies, according to a new report from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) launched today at the Royal Society in London.
Environment Agency updates groundwater vulnerability maps
The Environment Agency has updated its groundwater vulnerability maps to reflect improvements in data mapping and understanding of the factors affecting vulnerability.
European Commission says water quality excellent at most of Europe’s bathing sites
The European Commission has reported that the water at Europe’s beaches, rivers and lakes was generally of high quality in 2013, with more than 95 % of these sites meeting minimum requirements. Coastal performed slightly better than inland bathing waters, the data shows.
Global freshwater guidelines gain momentum among UN countries
Thirty five member countries of the United Nations have now officially agreed to common guidelines for sharing and managing freshwater resources that cross international borders.
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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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