Government progresses work on reservoir safety reform programme update
The Government is progressing further work on on the joint reservoir safety reform programme curently being implemented by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency (EA).
Anglian Water welcomes Government proposal to ban plastic wet wipes
Anglian Water has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will ban sales of wet wipes containing plastic, subject to consultation.
Government climate adviser warns UK still “strikingly unprepared” to tackle impacts of climate change
The Climate Change Committee is warning that the UK is still “strikingly unprepared” to tackle the impacts of climate change which will intensify over coming decades, leaving the UK vulnerable without better resilience planning and preparation.
Work underway to tackle major oil pollution incident in Poole Harbour
Poole Harbour Commissioners has reported that work is underway to tackle a major pollution incident at Owers Bay in Poole Harbour yesterday resulting from a leak from a pipeline operated by Perenco.
National Infrastructure Commission warns Government off track to meet targets and ambitions on infrastructure
The National Infrastructure Commission is warning that the Government is off track to meet targets and ambitions on infrastructure in a range of areas.
World at risk of 40% shortfall in freshwater supply by 2030, report warns
Global water experts are warning that the world is at risk of a 40% shortfall in freshwater supply by 2030, with severe shortages in water-constrained regions.
Latest Environment Agency water situation report - driest February across England since 1993
The latest Environment Agency water situation report says that last month was the driest February across England since 1993 with monthly rainfall totals below average for all catchments across England.
DEFRA unveils plans for four new sites to become bathing waters
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency have announced that four swimming spots in England are being considered to become designated bathing water sites and benefit from regular water quality monitoring from this spring.
Vale of White Horse District Council rejects reservoir proposal in WRSE regional plan
Plans for the future of water supplies in the South East, including a giant reservoir between Abingdon, Steventon and East Hanney, have been strongly criticised by Vale of White Horse District Council.
National Infrastructure Commission Chief says water industry must bear some of responsibility for where we are today
The water industry must bear some of the responsibility for where we are today, according to James Heath, Chief Executive of the National Infrastructure Commission. And while investment has increased since privatisation, it has not increased enough.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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