Environment Agency convenes National Drought Group as public asked to use water wisely
Yesterday the Environment Agency convened a meeting of the National Drought Group, made up of senior decision makers from Environment Agency, government, water companies, Water UK, the NFU and environmental protection groups including the Angling Trust and Rivers Trust.
Met Office says July's extreme heatwave represents milestone in UK climate history
A new event summary from the Met Office shows that the UK’s recent extreme heat –the first time 40°C has been recorded in the Uk - was far more intense and widespread than previous comparable heatwaves, including the notable heatwave in 1976.
United Utilities water efficient homes programme helps North West housing developers save £44 million
A United Utilities programme to encourage sustainable water use and drainage in new homes has saved developers more than £40 million and created potential for saving 3.8 million litres of water a day.
National Drought Group meets this morning as Environment Agency warns over drought risk for England
The National Drought Group is meeting this morning as the Environment Agency is warning that parts of England could enter “drought” status due to the prolonged dry weather and record temperatures.
New report says water sector closer to easing water bill worries for millions of households
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has published a report charting the progress that has been made over the past year in delivering the proposals set out in its independent review of water affordability on behalf of the UK and Welsh Governments.
Chief Medical Officer, Ofwat and Environment Agency warn sewage in water is growing public health problem
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, Jonson Cox, Ofwat chair and Emma Howard Boyd, Environment Agency chair are warning that sewage in water is a growing public health problem and are calling for water companies to take the initiative and go faster in tackling storm sewage discharges.
Ofwat welcomes wastewater companies' plans to address storm overflows and river quality
Water sector regulator Ofwat has today welcomed wastewater companies' plans to address storm overflows and river quality – but warned that some companies have shown “limited ambition” to act before 2025.
New research shows households using less water to save money during cost-of-living crisis
New research shows that more than half of English households are using less water to save money on rising energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite.
Environment Agency uses citizen science data to tackle pollution on the River Wye
Enhanced by citizen science data, the Environment Agency is using water quality monitoring activity to prioritise how and where to tackle phosphate pollution on the River Wye.
Local campaigners launch Crowdfunder to protect River Kent from water pollution
Local campaigners have launched a crowdfunding initiative to protect the River Kent from water pollution - the Clean River Kent Campaign has 4 weeks to raise £1,500 to support a volunteer-led citizen science testing programme through to October 2022.
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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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