Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
Water Breakthrough Challenge 7 to award £50 million to accelerate transformational innovation in water sector
The Water Innovation Fund has launched the seventh Water Breakthrough Challenge, which will award up to £50 million to collaborative innovations that tackle the water sector’s biggest issues. Read more
Abu Dhabi set to welcome 2026 UN Water Conference in December
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome the 2026 UN Water Conference – the UAE and Senegal will co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi from 8–10 December 2026. Read more
Ofwat consults on proposed new approach to leakage reporting methodology
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed new approach to the methodolgy used by the water companies for reporting leakage. Read more
Environment Agency publishes major update to MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment
The Environment Agency has published a major update to the MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment – the scheme has been substantially revised. Read more
Met Office warns 2025 likely another record year for UK annual temperature
The Met Office is warning that 2025 likely another record year for UK annual temperature - approaching year end, 2025 is on track to be one of the UK’s warmest years on record, joining 2022 and 2023 in the top three warmest years.
Anglian Water tenders £7.2 million AMP8 framework contract for Client Side Commercial Assurance services
Anglian Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for Client Side Commercial Assurance services with an estimated value of £7.2 million (inc VAT).
United Utilities seeks supply chain interest in tender for upcoming Biodiversity Net Gain contract
United Utilities is seeking supply chain interest in an upcoming tender for a Biodiversity Net Gain contract - to ensure compliance with the Environment Act and planning regulations, the water company needs to procure Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units.
NI Water tenders c£4.13 million contract for supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for Science Centres
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a framework contract for supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for its Science Centres with an estimated total value of c£4,13 million (inc VAT).
Digital twin and the infrastructure gap - why AMP8 demands a shift from experiments to enterprise systems
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Avi Kulshrestha, Global Head of Diversified Industries at Expleo, the global engineering, technology and consulting services provider, takes a look at the barriers which currently limit the large-scale uptake of digital twins in AMP8.
Anglian Water awards £150 million AMP8/9 framework contract for tankering services
Anglian Water has awarded an AMP8 open framework contract for the provision of tankering services for planned and emergency work plus tankering support during any incidents with an estimated value of up to £150 million.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
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.
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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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