Mayor of Liverpool City Region unveils ambitious vision to clean up rivers, prevent flooding and maintain water supplies
The Mayor of Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram has unveiled an ambitious vision setting out how the Liverpool City Region will clean up its rivers, canals and coastline, protect against flooding and maintain a reliable water supply.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency reports 8 Scottish river catchments still at Significant Scarcity
The latest weekly Water Scarcity Report (18-25 September) from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows that while conditions have eased in many parts of Scotland, eight catchments remain at the highest level of water scarcity.
IWA and Glasgow strengthen ties ahead of 2026 World Water Congress & Exhibition
With preparations now well underway for the 2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, the International Water Association’s global leadership and Congress host country representatives met with key figures from the City of Glasgow this week to deepen ties as the city prepares to welcome the global water community in October 2026.
Metasphere CEO says water sector needs to move beyond responding to crises to actively preventing them
Metasphere’s chief executive, Lau Pinholt Jensen says the water sector needs to move beyond simply responding to crises to actively preventing them. One year into his role, he argues that this proactive approach is only possible with the seamless integration of data, analytics and a significant shift in thinking.
National Drought Group warns drought expected to continue through autumn despite recent rain
The National Drought Group (NDG) is warning that the current drought is far from over and is expected to continue through autumn - despite the recent rain.
Drought permits allow Yorkshire Water to conserve water in 19 reservoirs
The Environment Agency has issued drought permits that will allow Yorkshire Water to conserve water in 19 reservoirs and secure public drinking water supplies.
Scottish rivers under pressure as Scotland faces record water scarcity - 17 catchments now at Significant Scarcity
Scotland's east coast is facing record pressure on its rivers, with 17 areas now at Significant Scarcity - the highest number since the current version of the National Water Scarcity Plan was introduced.
Upset over bill increases fuels highest level of complaints to consumer watchdog about water companies in almost a decade
Frustration and worry among households over soaring water bills saw the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) receive the highest number of complaints about water companies in almost a decade.
Upset over bill increases fuels highest level of complaints to CCW about water companies in almost a decade
Frustration and worry among households over soaring water bills saw the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) receive the highest number of complaints about water companies in almost a decade.
Ofwat’s sixth Water Breakthrough Challenge heralds £400 million of innovation funding through to 2030
The Ofwat Innovation Fund has launched the sixth Water Breakthrough Challenge which will award up to £50 million to groundbreaking, collaborative innovations that will help tackle the biggest challenges facing the water sector.
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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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