UN warns global water demand will outstrip supply within 20 years
The UN is warning that the current failure to invest in water services and to collect, treat and re-use water efficiently, is exacerbating water shortages in many parts of the world and contributing to a situation where global demand for water could outstrip supply within 20 years.
UPM publishes water footprint for paper production
Global paper manufacturer UPM has published the results of a pilot study for paper’s water footprint in cooperation with the Water Footprint Network.
Eversheds warn lane rental proposals could lead to higher water bills
International law firm Eversheds is warning that the proposals to charge utility companies who undertake streetworks at peak times could lead to higher water bills.
World Water Week opens in Stockholm
World Water Week has opened in Stockholm with a keynote debate on the 2011 theme, "Responding to Global Changes - Water in an Urbanising World".
Councils could charge utilities for roadwork
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond is due to announce that councils may be allowed to charge utilities to dig up roads at peak traffic times in an effort to reduce traffic congestion.
More Government action needed on green economy
WWF has welcomed the publication on Friday of the UK Government’s vision and framework for a green economy, but called for greater urgency and action to shift the UK economy onto a more sustainable path.
€7bn available for new round of EU cutting-edge research grants
The EU is making around €7bn available in its latest call for research proposals focuses on innovation and getting good ideas to market. The funding is part of the €53bn available through the current research funding programme for 2007 to 2013.
Climate Committee warns UK water sector “near the edge”
The Committee on Climate Change has warned the Government that the UK water sector is near its limits in coping with climate change in its newly-published second progress report.
Environment Agency calls for urgent action on drought
Action should be taken now to protect water supplies for business, agriculture, the environment and people - thereby minimising the risk of water restrictions in the future, says a new report from the Environment Agency.
Drought and risk of drought not over
The Environment Agency is warning that drought and the risk of drought is not over in its latest drought information update.
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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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