New tools to reduce nitrogen leaching to water
A European Union (EU)-funded project has developed a toolbox to help farmers manage nitrogen so it goes to plants rather than the leaching in the form of nitrates into groundwater and other water sources.
EU looks to oceans innovation as source of sustainable growth
The European Commission has set out an Action Plan for Innovation in the 'Blue Economy' to help use ocean resources sustainably and drive growth and jobs in Europe.
EU Common Agricultural Policy should take better account of water concerns
The EU's Common Agricultural Policy should take better account of water concerns, according to a new report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
Rising sea levels put 150m people at risk as 200-year trend continues
Rising sea levels will become a genuine threat for 150 million people living in coastal areas around the world, according to a new international study.
More high profile speakers confirmed for water industry conference
More industry experts have been confirmed to speak at this year’s keynote Institute of Water Annual Conference and Exhibition next month.
One in five customers say water charges are not affordable
A growing number of households in England and Wales are struggling to afford their water bill, according to research carried out on behalf of the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
$7.5m to develop South Australian water facility into international hub
A South Australian water management, research and training facility will receive $7.5 million of funding to redevelop in to an international training hub.
New study warns UK water availability could put energy security at risk
A new study is warning that current policy could put the UK in danger of being locked into a future in which water availability puts energy security at risk.
Improved transparency could help Europe use water more efficiently
A major new report on European water utilities suggests that better access to data on water supply and treatment may help Europe use its water resources more efficiently.
You-Gov poll shows more opposition to Government fracking plans
The Government is set to face further opposition to plans to allow fracking companies to drill under people’s homes, according to a major new YouGov survey commissioned by Greenpeace 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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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
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