Water companies warned to plan now to avoid drought next summer by fixing leaks and identifying new water sources
Water companies have been warned that they must start planning now to avoid potentially significant water supply and environmental impacts next summer.
Water sector acknowledges urgent need to tackle storm overflows – but says more action required from Government
Water UK, the organisation which represents all the UK water companies, has said the water sector acknowledges the urgent need to tackle storm overflows – but more action is required from Government to accelerate progress.
Highly critical report calls for urgent action by Government, water companies and regulators to tackle “sewage scandal”
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has today published its Water Quality Report 2022, saying it “lifts the lid on the Sewage Scandal” and uncovers “potential illegal sewage discharges, stomach-churning stats from more than 700 sickness cases and the sorry state of the UK’s ‘excellent’ bathing waters.”
Water Resources West publishes Draft Regional Plan for consultation
Water Resources West has published its Draft Regional Plan for consultation - the plan presents an updated assessment of the region’s water needs, reflecting growth, climate change and environmental destination.
Water Resources North publishes Draft Regional Water Resources Plan for consultation
Water Resources North (WReN) has published its Draft Regional Water Resources Plan for the North of England and is inviting interested stakeholders to submit comments on its proposals.
Water Resources East launches £6bn plan to tackle serious threat to water security and the environment in Eastern England
Water Resources East’s first ever Regional Water Resources Plan - a multi-sector, collaborative effort to achieve resilient water supplies and a thriving natural environment in the region - has concluded that urgent action is needed by all water users to manage Eastern England’s scarce water resources.
Water UK runs national summer Water’s Worth Saving campaign throughout winter months
Industry body Water UK, which represents all the UK water companies, is running its national summer Water’s Worth Saving campaign for the first time throughout the winter months.
WRSE sets out blueprint to secure water supplies in South East England in £15bn+ regional water plan
Water Resources South East (WRSE) has published a long-term regional water plan setting out the blueprint to secure water supplies in water-scarce South East England.
UNESCO warns a third of 18,600 iconic World Heritage glaciers will disappear by 2050
Ahead of COP27, the UN climate summit which starts in Egypt in Sharm El- Sheikh this Sunday, UNESCO is warning that the accelerated melting of glaciers in 50 World Heritage sites, which are home to total of 18,600 glaciers, will see a third of them disappear by 2050.
United Utilities - Drought Order issued for Black Moss reservoirs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has granted an application by the Environment Agency for a drought order under Section 73 of the Water Resources Act 1991.
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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. -
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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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