Experts on National Drought Group warn action on preparing for drought must remain
As many parts of the world experience extreme heatwaves and severe drought, the Environment Agency will continue to prepare for all weather eventualities for the rest of summer and autumn, it confirmed this week.
Capital idea: Atkins explores why the water industry needs a multi-capital approach
In the runup to the 2024 Price Review which will set the scene for the AMP8 2025-30 investment programme, Charlotte Sugden, Principal Environmental Economist, Atkins and Jonathan Nichols, Associate for Natural Capital, Atkins explore why the water sector needs to consider taking a multi capitals approach to ensure a sustainable and secure future for the industry.
Water-smart cities on horizon - permeable paving slabs and roadside pollution filters win share of £4 million Ofwat funding
A permeable paving slab that can absorb excess rainwater and mitigate flooding risk is one of 20 projects in the running to win a portion of the £4 million made available in Ofwat’s latest innovation competition.
UK weather - Met Office confirms hottest June since records began
The Met Office has confirmed that the UK has had its hottest June since records began.
Environment Agency reopens Fylde Coast bathing waters for swimmers after major sewage discharges
The Environment Agency has lifted the restrictions on bathing in waters along the Fylde coast - the restrictions were introduced following major sewage discharges after a 9 metre-deep pipe fracture at United Utilities' Fleetwood wastewater treatment works.
University of Birmingham launches new Centre for Environmental Research and Justice to tackle toxic chemical pollutants
The University of Birmingham has launched a new Centre for Environmental Research and Justice will combine expertise in science and law to offer solutions that will ultimately protect human health and the environment from exposure to hazardous chemical pollutants.
National Drought Group - planning stepped up to maintain water supply resilience amid potential hottest June on record
Plans to maintain water supply resilience have been discussed by National Drought Group members amidst ongoing hot and dry weather.
NASA warns collapse of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam has led to disconnection of major canal inlets vital for irrigation
NASA Harvest says the catastrophic collapse of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam which supplies water to large areas of the Black Sea region’s most productive agricultural lands has resulted in the disconnection of three of the four major canal inlets vital for farm irrigation.
EA Chair warns consumers will be asked to pay more for water and use less in face of rising pressures on water resources
Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell is warning that consumers will be asked to pay more for water and use less at the same time in the face of rising pressures on water resources.
SEPA warns Scotland to brace for significant water scarcity – “situation is deteriorating fast”
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning Scotland to brace for significant water scarcity, saying the “situation is deteriorating fast”.
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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. -
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