IUCN warns on critical state of freshwater biodiversity in Mediterranean
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has presented alarming findings from the most comprehensive freshwater biodiversity assessment ever undertaken in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Report warns cities face crunch point on water and other infrastructure
Urban infrastructure and services globally, including water supply and distribution and wastewater treatment, are in need of major investment within the next five years if they are to remain adequate, according to 68% of respondents to a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Lancashire County Council defers shale gas planning decisions
Members of Lancashire County Council's Development Control Committee have resolved to defer their decisions on the planning applications relating to sites at Preston New Road and Roseacre Wood in light of the submission of further information by Cuadrilla.
2015 U.S. Water Prize winners announced
The U.S. Water Alliance has announced the 5th annual U.S. Water Prize winners for 2015: the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department, California; Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, California; and The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
CECA: UK Guarantees for infrastructure shore up recovery
Civils contractors today said that government guarantees for new infrastructure projects have played a vital role in returning the economy to growth.
Cuadrilla asks Lancs Council to defer planning decision on fracking
Cuadrilla Resources has written to the Chair of Lancashire County Council’s Development Control Committee asking for its planning applications for shale gas exploration at two proposed sites to be deferred pending further public consultation.
Heineken to participate in new water stewardship scheme
Global drinks company Heineken is participating in a new scheme set up by United Utilities and Business in the Community to make businesses aware that action on water needs to be taken seriously to save every drop for the future.
CCWater:leakage and sewer flooding top water sector concerns
A new report by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has highlighted plugging rising leakage levels and reducing the number of sewer flooding incidents as pressing priorities for the water industry.
Lancs Council officers recommend refusal of Cuadrilla fracking applications
Planning officers at Lancashire County Council have recommended refusing two applications by oil and gas company Cuadrilla to explore for shale gas ahead of a meeting next week by the county council's Development Control Committee to consider them.
Water cos and builders set out best practice design principles for water mains
The Homebuilders Federation (HBF)and Water UK , the body which represents all the UK water companies, have agreed best practice principles for the design of on-site water mains constructed specifically for the purpose of new water connections to new build premises.
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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
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