SEPA warns of low water levels across North East Scotland and Highlands
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned of an increasing water scarcity situation in the North-East and Highlands, with businesses which abstract water all year round being encouraged to take steps to reduce their water usage.
Scottish Water engineer walks and runs into record books fundraising for WaterAid
An engineer for Scottish Water raising funds for WaterAid has broken the record for the fastest time to complete the 864km Scottish National Trail.
BBC report reveals dual flush toilet systems waste billions of litres of water every week
An investigation which will be broadcast on the BBC Costing the Earth radio 4 programme later today has found that dual flush toilet systems are wasting billions of litres of water every week.
Water sector supply chain survey will assess Covid-19 impact
British Water is calling on the water and wastewater supply chain to take part in a survey assessing the impact of Covid-19 to find out how businesses have been affected.
Water Resources West appoints former water minister as independent chair
Water Resources West (WRW) has appointed former water minister Dan Rogerson as its independent Chair.
Resilience revisited - stress testing in the water sector after the pandemic
In the latest in a series of Expert Focus articles by the Future Water Association for Waterbriefing, Richard Laikin, Board member and Chief Executive Paul Horton explore issues around resilience and stress testing in the water sector after the Covid-19 pandemic.
New report warns global fashion & textiles sector “largely blind” to risks of water pollution
The global fashion and textiles industry is largely blind to the risks of water pollution and is failing to tap into water-related business opportunities, according to a new report published today by CDP, a global environmental non-profit.
Consumer watchdog calls on water companies to accelerate response to climate change
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) – which represents water consumers across England and Wales – is urging to the water industry to accelerate its response to the pressure being put on water and sewerage services by climate change.
New survey shows “vast majority” of Brits have no idea how much water they use each day
A new survey has revealed that the “vast majority” of Brits have no idea how much water they use each day - 46% believe their household uses under 20 litres a day when the true figure is closer to 142 litres per person per day.
Northumberland County Council says work to tackle historic Lynemouth pollution could cost around £7.5m
Northumberland County Council is progressing work to tackle historic Lynemouth pollution – the clean up project could cost in the region of £7.5 million.
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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
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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