GMB union calls for urgent public inquiry into sewage dumping
The GMB union has called for an urgent public inquiry into sewage dumping and ‘gross mismanagement’ of the entire water industry.
What can be done to avoid the water shortages of last summer
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Daniel Freiman, Partner at law firm Eversheds Sutherland and Stephen Jefferson, Senior Associate discuss how the designation of the long-awaited Water National Policy Statement is an important step to enabling the consenting and delivery of water resources infrastructure that is so plainly required.
Environment Agency and Coal Authority progress work on Haggs mine water treatment scheme
Work is progressing on the water treatment scheme for the Haggs adit, an abandoned mine water drainage tunnel which is one of the most significant sources of pollution for the River Nent - the second most metal polluted river in England.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency warns majority of Scotland now affected by water scarcity
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is warning that the majority of Scotland is now affected by water scarcity – SEPA is urging businesses extracting water to manage water wisely as the country continues to experience warm, dry weather.
Toxic cocktails of chemical pollution found at over 1,600 river and groundwater sites across England
New analysis conducted by the Wildlife and Countryside Link and The Rivers Trustof official Environment Agency data has revealed the worrying scale of chemical cocktail pollution in rivers and other freshwater sites across England.
The lessons to learn from DEFRA’s Plan for Water
At the start of April 2023, DEFRA unveiled its Plan for Water as a commitment to implementing “a systematic, local, catchment-based approach” for delivering clean and plentiful water. Though the Plan highlights the strides forwards in addressing water purity, there is still room for further improvement.
SEPA warns Scottish businesses to prepare for water scarcity this summer as parts of Scotland record low river levels and dry ground conditions
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is warning that a repeat of the water shortages faced by businesses last year can't be ruled out as parts of Scotland record low river levels and dry ground conditions in SEPA's first water scarcity report.
National Drought Group warns: plan now to preserve water supply
The National Drought Group (NDG) - made up of senior decision-makers from the Environment Agency, government, the Met Office, water companies and key farming and environmental groups is warning of the need to plan now to preserve water supply, after the country has experienced contrasting weather bouts over the past couple of months.
WMO State of the Global Climate report warns of continuous advance of climate change worldwide
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released the State of the Global Climate report 2022, highlighting the continuous advance of climate change from mountain peaks to ocean depths.
New report says extreme heat and widespread drought typify European climate in 2022 – with last 8 years hottest on record
Europe experienced its hottest summer and second warmest year on record last year, according to the 2022 edition of the Copernicus Climate Change Service’s (C3S*) European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report.
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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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