68% of companies see water as substantial risk to business, CDP reports
There is a sharp rise in company reports of detrimental impacts from drought and other water-related issues, yet little change in the number of companies with board level oversight of water strategies.
CDP to launch Water Disclosure 2012 global report
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Global Water Forum will launch the release of the CDP Water Disclosure 2012 global report and corporate responses at an event in New York next week.
Wet summers linked to ocean warming
This year's dismal UK summer could be part of a run of poor summers caused by a major warming of the North Atlantic Ocean that occurred back in the 1990s, according to new research.
Decline in drinking water quality in NI
The latest report by the Drinking Water Inspectorate in Northern Ireland has revealed a marginal fall in compliance levels.
London Assembly flags up pressures on the city's water supplies
A new London Assembly report being published today sets out a range of measures to help London manage its limited water supplies more effectively and avoid drought restrictions in the future.
Industry unites in call for action to avoid UK “infrastructure crunch”
Leading engineering and construction bodies have united behind a call for action to avoid a future ‘infrastructure crunch’ in the UK.
Government sets up new infrastructure Forum
Treasury chief secretary Danny Alexander has announced that the Government is to establish a joint industry group to advise on the delivery of its National Infrastructure Plan.
WSP calls for bigger picture thinking on future cities
Engineering consultancy WSP has today (19th September) launched its Future Cities campaign, calling for the UK to think bigger about urban development for the future.
European Environment Agency maps look at city vulnerability to climate change
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published a series of detailed interactive maps to give an overall impression of the challenge for European cities to adapt to climate change, allowing users to explore data from more than 500 cities across Europe.
British Water to host second AMP5 summit in autumn
Leading industry trade association British Water has been asked by water regulator Ofwat and HM Treasury to hold another conference on the AMP5 investment cycle in November this year.
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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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