August rainfall levels in England highest for 10 years
According to the Environment Agency’s monthly water situation report for August , it was the wettest August for 10 years across England with 157% of the long term average rainfall recorded.
South Downs National Park shale oil decision due today
A decision on whether to allow a company to go ahead with controversial plans to explore for oil in a national park in southern England will be made later today.
Water Security Knowledge Exchange Portal goes live
This week sees the launch of the Water Security Knowledge Exchange Portal which is focussed on helping businesses, policymakers, regulators and others see how the water-related challenges that they face have been addressed.
Water leaders say water efficiency key to eradicating hunger and poverty
World Water Week 2014 has concluded with participants jointly emphasising the importance of a water goal, as well as integration of energy and water in the upcoming UN Post-2015 Development Agenda negotiations.
Consumer watchdog says struggling water customers ‘suffering in silence’
Struggling households are still missing out on vital support with paying their water bill despite more help being offered by water companies, according to new research from the Consumer Council for Water.
PepsiCo unveils new water-modelling tool at World Water Week
PepsiCo has today announced the launch of the company’s latest Water Report, together with a new water-modelling tool, at World Water Week in Stockholm.
Report says $9.6bn spent on natural solutions to global water crisis in 2013
A new report says that last year governments and companies invested $9.6 billion in initiatives implementing nature-based solutions to sustain the world’s clean water supplies.
Hidden water risks hit Germany - WWF warns on “imported water risks”
A new report from environmental NGO WWF is warning that increasing globalisation means Germany is facing hidden water risks via “imported water risks”.
United Nations sets out potential worst-weather scenarios for 2050
The United Nations has used videos to set out potential global worst-weather scenarios for 2050 – including mega-droughts, deadly heatwaves, a year’s rainfall in a month and coastal cities under water.
WRC to host Institute of Water event on Water Framework Directive
WRC are to to host a free event organised by the Institute of Water to explore the implementation of the Water Framework Directive and its impact in the UK.
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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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- South East Water unveils new £50 million water treatment works to help secure Kent's water supply
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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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