Climate change - researchers warn new Antarctic extremes ‘virtually certain’ as world warms
Extreme events in Antarctica such as ocean heatwaves and ice loss will almost certainly become more common and more severe, researchers say.
Water-related risks outlined in Government's newly published National Risk Register 2023
A number of specific water-related risks are among the 89 threats in the latest National Risk Register (NRR) published today which sets out the government’s latest assessment of key risks to the United Kingdom.
CIWEM awarded funding to investigate pollution from roads entering our rivers
CIWEM has been awarded a grant from the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund to illustrate the scale, nature and impact caused by pollution from roads entering rivers and offer potential solutions.
Experts on National Drought Group warn action on preparing for drought must remain
As many parts of the world experience extreme heatwaves and severe drought, the Environment Agency will continue to prepare for all weather eventualities for the rest of summer and autumn, it confirmed this week.
Capital idea: Atkins explores why the water industry needs a multi-capital approach
In the runup to the 2024 Price Review which will set the scene for the AMP8 2025-30 investment programme, Charlotte Sugden, Principal Environmental Economist, Atkins and Jonathan Nichols, Associate for Natural Capital, Atkins explore why the water sector needs to consider taking a multi capitals approach to ensure a sustainable and secure future for the industry.
Water-smart cities on horizon - permeable paving slabs and roadside pollution filters win share of £4 million Ofwat funding
A permeable paving slab that can absorb excess rainwater and mitigate flooding risk is one of 20 projects in the running to win a portion of the £4 million made available in Ofwat’s latest innovation competition.
UK weather - Met Office confirms hottest June since records began
The Met Office has confirmed that the UK has had its hottest June since records began.
Environment Agency reopens Fylde Coast bathing waters for swimmers after major sewage discharges
The Environment Agency has lifted the restrictions on bathing in waters along the Fylde coast - the restrictions were introduced following major sewage discharges after a 9 metre-deep pipe fracture at United Utilities' Fleetwood wastewater treatment works.
University of Birmingham launches new Centre for Environmental Research and Justice to tackle toxic chemical pollutants
The University of Birmingham has launched a new Centre for Environmental Research and Justice will combine expertise in science and law to offer solutions that will ultimately protect human health and the environment from exposure to hazardous chemical pollutants.
National Drought Group - planning stepped up to maintain water supply resilience amid potential hottest June on record
Plans to maintain water supply resilience have been discussed by National Drought Group members amidst ongoing hot and dry weather.
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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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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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