UKWIR's innovative research programme transforms sewerage management
Water industry research organisation UKWIR is leading a raft of innovative sewerage projects designed to transform the way water companies manage this issue in the coming five-year Asset Management Plan period for England and Wales - AMP8, which starts on 1 April 2025.
Dramatic increase in frequency of UK temperature extremes and new records due to climate change
The Met Office is warning that climate change is causing a dramatic increase in the frequency of temperature extremes and number of temperature records the UK experiences.
WSP and water: Re-imagining our approach to a precious resource
David Tompkins, Associate Director at WSP, considers the transformative potential of the Circular Economy - from rethinking business models to resource recovery, he highlights the water sector’s role in aligning economic activities with global limits.
New data shows average global temperature hits new record for 12 successive months
The average global temperature has been 1.5°C above the pre-industrial era for 12 successive months, according to new data issued by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
British public backs Surfers Against Sewage’s call for independent public inquiry
An overwhelming majority (82%) of the British public support the next government setting up an independent public inquiry into the discharge of raw sewage into rivers and seas, according to new polling data from YouGov and Surfers Against Sewage (SAS).
New data shows utilities industry and their contractors second biggest risk to UK pipelines in 2023
New data from the Linewatch 2023 Infringement Report reveals that the utilities industry and their contractors were the second biggest risk to UK pipelines last year - utility companies were responsible for 15% of all infringements recorded.
Yorkshire Water tenders £12m AMP8 contract for company car leasing and accident management services
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for company car leasing and accident management services worth an estimated £12 million.
Water industry rejects BBC claims over dry day spills as based on “flawed methodology and inaccurate interpretation of data”
Citing “flawed methodology and inaccurate interpretation of data”, the water industry has strongly rejected claims in a recent article by the BBC which highlighted data as ’potentially indicating’ dry day storm overflow spills from all water companies in England.
Planetary-scale innovation explored at BlueTech Forum
An applied research project in Scotland involving the use of earth observation science (EOS) in multiple water applications was just one of many highlights of BlueTech Forum 2024 for Paul O’Callaghan, chief executive of BlueTech Research.
New report warns lack of training pushing engineers out of the water sector
A lack of training and opportunities to innovate are pushing more engineers out of the water industry, according to a new study.
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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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