New report outlines 8 policies needed to tackle looming threat of 200m litre shortfall in UK's water supply
A new report from Demos, commissioned by Affinity Water, is calling for the Government to adopt new policy changes to safeguard the UK’s water supply.
National Drought Group says drought investment must remain priority for England
The National Drought Group has reiterated the importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite the third wettest autumn this century.
Climate change – major EA report flags up current gaps in knowledge of causes, impacts and management of drought
A comprehensive and detailed 669 page review of the current scientific knowledge about drought in the UK has flagged up gaps in current understanding of the causes, impacts and management of drought.
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.
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Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.”
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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