Dairy UK signs commitment with WRAP to reduce water usage
Dairy UK and WRAP have signed an agreement that will see Dairy UK become an official partner to the Federation House Commitment (FHC) and pledge to reduce water usage.
Whither water management in the 21st Century?
A personal take on the future of the water sector by Prof Paul Younger FREng, holder the Rankine Chair of Engineering at the University of Glasgow.
Smart water networks could save utilities $12.5bn a year
Smart water networks can save utilities across the globe up to $12.5 billion a year according to research commissioned by Sensus, provider of intelligent solutions for electric, gas and water utilities.
New guidance urges companies to commit to water efficiency
Energy Saving Trust and Waterwise have developed guidance to encourage water companies and Green Deal providers to work in partnership on joint energy and water efficiency delivery for UK householders.
Scottish Government consults on improving water environment
The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation on proposals for improving the water environment in Scotland.
New report says Government scores poorly on tackling flood and drought risk
The risk of flooding and water shortage in 2013 has increased because the Government is too slow in changing the way we manage our water, environmental leaders have warned.
What is the best way to classify water-stressed areas?
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation asking for views on how to best determine how water-stressed areas of England and Wales are.
Environment Agency warns water companies on pollution
The Environment Agency is warning water companies to improve their performance on pollution after serious incidents rose to 120 in 2011, up from 65 in the previous year.
UK’s first water footprint database to be created
UK sustainability company Sustain has secured funding from the Technology Strategy Board to develop the UK’s first water footprint database for materials.
Conference held to address utility skills gap
Energy & Utility Skills’ inaugural Conference was held last week to help unite employers in addressing the widening skills gap in the energy and utilities industry, with 180,000 new people in the sector reportedly needed by 2025.
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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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