Scientists warn Antarctic sea ice extent ties for second lowest in satellite record
Antarctic sea ice has likely reached its minimum extent for the year, at 1.99 million square kilometers (768,000 square miles) on February 20, 2024, according to scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Ofwat-commissioned Report warns water resources planning may not have delivered “timely, best value solutions”
An Independent Report commissioned by Ofwat is warning that water resources planning may not have always delivered timely, best value solutions for customers, the environment, and the economy.
Rivers Trust – new report warns “our rivers are in a desperate state of affairs”
The Rivers Trust has published its State of Our Rivers 2024 Report – and the NGO is warning that “our rivers are in a desperate state of affairs” and “things haven’t improved" since its last report in 2021.
Government to consult on largest ever rollout of new bathing water sites
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced that the Government is to consult on the creation of 27 new designated swimming spots across England, with members of the public invited to have their say before the consultation closes on 10 March.
Research shows payment plans are most popular form of debt management support for water bill payers
As the cost of living crisis continues, new research shows that payment plans are the most popular form of financial support for water customers.
Met Office warns wet and windy weather is set to continue - with risk of more flooding
The Met Office has issued a series of warnings this morning saying that wet and windy weather will continue through much of this week.
Award winners announced today for Ofwat’s £4.5 million Water Discovery Challenge
A technology using a natural technique inspired by lightning that could be used as an alternative to chlorination, and eliminate so-called ‘forever chemicals’, is among the 10 winners of Ofwat’s Water Discovery Challenge announced today.
MOSL releases updated water efficiency dashboard
Retail market operator MOSL has published a new version of the publicly available water efficiency dashboard. The latest version uses official Ofwat Water Resource Zone (WRZ) data and newly enriched market data at a supply point (SPID) level, as opposed to meter level, as the dashboard did previously.
New research says people prepared to pay more to increase the role of nature in tackling water challenges
Households would be willing to pay up to £40 a year more on their water bill to use nature instead of man-made materials to improve river water quality and reduce the risk of flooding, according to new research by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW).
London “underprepared” for climate change impacts like flooding and extreme heat and faces “lethal risk”
The London Climate Resilience Review is warning that London and UK are “underprepared” for climate change impacts like flooding and extreme heat and that London faces “lethal risk”.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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