Leading water sector event WWEM 2022 to be LIVE again in Telford
Following last year’s hugely successful virtual event, the WWEM organisers are delighted to announce that WWEM 2022 will take place live at the Telford International Centre on 12th and 13th October.
EA Chief calls for "complete gear change" in how water companies and water users think about how they use water
Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan has said that “a complete gear change is needed” for how water companies and all water users, from farmers to households, think about how they use water and understand its fundamental value.
UK public health body warns over sewage system and health risks
The President of the UK Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) has warned of the potential risks to public health resulting from sewage discharges to the sea and rivers.
Surfers Against Sewage flags up 60 live sewage pollution warnings in place at 4pm yesterday
The Surfers Against Sewage campaign group has reported that 60 live sewage pollution warnings were in place – and flagged up on the SAS interactive map – at 4pm yesterday afternoon.
Official drought status confirmed for South West Wales as dry weather continues
Following the extended period of dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today confirmed that the trigger thresholds have been met to move South West Wales into drought status from Friday 19 August.
Senior water group asked by Environment Secretary in July 2021 to track water efficiency commitments wound up
In the week when drought status has been declared across large parts of England, the Senior Water Demand Reduction Group confirmed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Rt Hon George Eustace MP, in his July 2021 written Ministerial statement has been wound up.
National Infrastructure Commission Chief calls for more action to secure water network resilience
National Infrastructure Commission Chair Sir John Armitt has called for more action on leaks, compulsory metering and the need for new infrastructure to tackle major water resource challenges in England.
National Drought Group confirms Drought status in England
The National Drought Group, made up of senior decision makers from the Environment Agency, government, water companies and key representative groups, joined by Water Minister Steve Double, met on Friday to discuss the response to the driest summer in fifty years and the continued action needed
Environment Secretary meets with water company chiefs to discuss drought measures
The Environment Secretary George Eustice and Environment Minister Steve Double met with the chief executives of water companies yesterday to discuss the ongoing response to the prolonged dry weather and the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 years.
Met Office issues extreme heat warning for Wales, central and southern England
The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to build through the week.
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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
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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