Surfers Against Sewage report says "multiple popular inland swimming sites in England" unsafe for bathers
Multiple popular inland swimming sites in England are unsafe for water users, according to a new report published today by Surfers Against Sewage.
New research warns major water infrastructure upgrades needed to tackle water scarcity, low rainfall, temperature rise & population growth
New research commissioned by Anglian Water shows the East of England (defined as the area Anglian Water serves) faces critical challenges over the next two decades, as temperatures hit record highs, rainfall decreases, and over 720,000 new residents move to the area.
Ofwat and CCW publish research into South East Water incident response
Ofwat and consumer watchdog CCW have published the findings of research into South East Water's incident response commissioned after thousands of the company's customers have faced repeat problems with their water supply.
UKWIR conference to discuss key role research and innovation play in addressing 21st century water challenges
Water company executives will join leaders from regulators, media, non-governmental organisations and the supply chain at UKWIR’s annual conference on 30 November,to discuss the role of research and innovation in addressing the water challenges of the 21st century.
Extreme weather is outpacing even the worst case scenarios of our forecasting models
Ravindra Jayaratne, Reader in Coastal Engineering, University of East London, explains why extreme weather is outpacing even the worst-case scenarios of our forecasting models.
Coffey tells EFRA Committee – recent floods worsened by “rain coming from opposite direction”
Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has said that the recent floods caused by Storm Babet were exacerbated by the impacts of rain coming from the opposite direction.
Leaks in homes could be costing the nation £697 million every year
Leaks in homes could be costing the nation £697 million on water bills each year and wasting 900 million litres of clean drinking water every day - WaterWise data indicates a leak within the home could cost each household an extra £308.78 a year.
Future Water Networks November 2023 – register now for Asset Health webinar
Registrations are now open for the first session in the Future Water Networks November 2023 series - a series of sessions comprising of leading industry keynotes, knowledge bites and technical presentations, taking place throughout November.
British Antarctic Survey warns substantial acceleration in West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting is now ‘unavoidable’
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet will continue to increase its rate of melting over the rest of the century, no matter how much we reduce fossil fuel use, according to British Antarctic Survey (BAS) research published this week in the journal Nature Climate Change.
Defra - farmers and growers to be given continued access to important EU-approved pesticides
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced that British farmers and growers will continue to have access to important pesticides to support resilient and profitable food production and cut input costs.
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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
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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