World Bank says world still failing on water issues
New analysis by the World Bank shows that the world is still failing to achieve on its Millennium Development Goals for water.
Govt’s new construction strategy could be gamechanger for the sector
The UK’s civil engineering contractors have described the government’s new industrial strategy, due to be formally launched at today’s Government Construction Summit, as a potential ‘game changer’ for the sector.
How can the UK lead the emerging ‘smart’ water sector?
Increased dialogue between industry and government as well as learning from overseas experiences were just a couple of ideas put forward at a recent event on how the UK could take a lead in the 'smart' water sector.
Spending Round:South West Water subsidy increased & Govt committed to flood defence investment
The Chancellor’s Spending Round announcement sees the Government increasing the funding available to South West Water to £40 million in 2015-16 to enable them to continue to reduce their customers’ bills by £50 per year increased and a reaffirmation of its commitment to flood defence investment – but Defra has seen its budget slashed by 10%.
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.
Constructing Excellence publishes sustainability guide for construction SMEs
The cross-sector, cross-supply chain organisation, Constructing Excellence, has published a new guide to sustainability specifically aimed at SMEs in the UK construction sector.
UK tops list for water quality satisfaction
The UK has ranked top for satisfaction with drinking water quality in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation Development’s (OECD) latest Better Life Index.
Green infrastructure should play greater role in UK cities for stormwater management
A leading British academic is arguing that without major changes in the structure and behaviour of key institutions in England , including the water companies, the Cabinet Office, Defra,, the Environment Agency and Ofwat, a complete transition to adopting surface water management systems using Green Infrastructure (GI) in England will not happen.
UK shale gas reserves up to 20 times greater than expected
IGas, one of the leading producers of onshore hydrocarbons in the UK, has said that UK shale gas reserves could be up to 20 times greater than originally thought following the completion of its studies of shale under its 100% owned licences in the North West of England.
Water companies to contribute to Defra-led catchment management initiatives?
The water companies have been flagged up in new policy guidance published today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as potential financial contributors to Catchment Management initiatives aimed at improving water quality.
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Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.”
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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