Water Resources West appoints former water minister as independent chair
Water Resources West (WRW) has appointed former water minister Dan Rogerson as its independent Chair.
Resilience revisited - stress testing in the water sector after the pandemic
In the latest in a series of Expert Focus articles by the Future Water Association for Waterbriefing, Richard Laikin, Board member and Chief Executive Paul Horton explore issues around resilience and stress testing in the water sector after the Covid-19 pandemic.
New report warns global fashion & textiles sector “largely blind” to risks of water pollution
The global fashion and textiles industry is largely blind to the risks of water pollution and is failing to tap into water-related business opportunities, according to a new report published today by CDP, a global environmental non-profit.
Consumer watchdog calls on water companies to accelerate response to climate change
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) – which represents water consumers across England and Wales – is urging to the water industry to accelerate its response to the pressure being put on water and sewerage services by climate change.
New survey shows “vast majority” of Brits have no idea how much water they use each day
A new survey has revealed that the “vast majority” of Brits have no idea how much water they use each day - 46% believe their household uses under 20 litres a day when the true figure is closer to 142 litres per person per day.
Northumberland County Council says work to tackle historic Lynemouth pollution could cost around £7.5m
Northumberland County Council is progressing work to tackle historic Lynemouth pollution – the clean up project could cost in the region of £7.5 million.
Pesticide being detected more frequently in drinking supplies around Ireland
Irish Water has reported that exceedances for pesticides continue to be detected in drinking water supplies around Ireland – the water company said they are being picked up in drinking water because the water courses it abstracts from have been contaminated.
Water coalition calls for Green Homes Grants retrofit scheme to include water efficiency measures
The steering group for the UK Water Efficiency Strategy and the independent water efficiency campaigning organisation Waterwise have joined forces to urge the Energy Secretary, The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, to include water efficiency measures that save energy in the government’s new Green Homes Grants retrofit scheme.
NASA reports St. Patrick Bay ice caps in Canada have completely disappeared
The St. Patrick Bay ice caps on the Hazen Plateau of northeastern Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Canada, have disappeared, according to NASA satellite imagery.
Water companies record lowest leakage levels from pipes
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies, has announced that water companies have reduced the amount of water leaked from pipes by 7% to the lowest level since records began in the mid-1990s.
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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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