Disinfection of produced water can lead to toxic chemicals, study finds
Wastewater treatment plants that process waters from oil and gas development were found to discharge elevated levels of toxic chemicals known as brominated disinfection by-products, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Rising reuse of wastewater forecast but world lacks data on 'massive potential resource'
UN-backed experts have forecast a sharp increase in treated wastewater use in irrigation amid growing competition for freshwater from industry and cities.
Rehabilitation of Jordan River crucial for Middle East water security
Middle East water security experts gathered at the World Water Week in Stockholm this week have officially welcomed Israel’s recent decision to pump 1000 cubic metres a day back into the highly degraded Lower Jordan River, but warned that this amount is only symbolic and much more is needed from all parties sharing the basin to rehabilitate the river to its minimum ecological flow.
Cuadrilla withdraws Balcombe drilling application
Cuadrilla has withdrawn its two planning applications in connection with the drilling operations at Balcombe and the arrangements to secure an extension of time for the completion of the works.
Sheffield University now UK's largest urban water research group
Sheffield University is expanding to become the largest urban water research group in the UK.
Singapore delegation in Europe to discuss rainwater capture and use
A delegation from the Singaporean water company PUB visited the KWR Water Research Institute in the Netherlands last month to discuss joint research on the capture and use of rainwater.
Nestlé factory reduces water use by almost 2/3rds in less than 12 months
A combination of new technology and employee awareness training has enabled a Nestlé factory in La Penilla, northern Spain to reduce its water use per tonne of product by almost two thirds in less than 12 months.
ICE puts infrastructure challenges on the agenda at party conferences
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is joining forces with engineering and construction bodies again to represent industry at the party conferences this September and October.
Water pricing is not the roadblock to water innovation
Paul O’Callaghan, CEO of O2 Environmental and BlueTech® Research, argues that low costs of water are not the main barrier to innovation in the industry.
Labour Councillors urge Ofwat to reject Thames Water price hike
Westminster Labour Councillors have written to Ofwat to urge the regulator to reject Thames Water’s application to increase prices by 8% for 2014/15.
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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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