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
Wildlife Trusts warn UK nature bearing brunt of chaotic climate – and Government is “shockingly underprepared”
A new report published by the Wildlife Trusts today is warning that UK nature is bearing the brunt of a chaotic climate – and the Wildlife Trusts say the Government is “shockingly underprepared".
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.
Pennon Group announces robust start to AMP8 with a strong return to profitability
Pennon Group has announced a robust start to AMP8 with a strong return to profitability in its latest trading update for the period from 1 April to 25 September 2025 - a robust liquidity position has been further enhanced by £300 million new issuance in September 2025 under its EMTN funding programme.
Thames Water seeks supply chain interest in initial £840m AMP8 spend of upcoming £5bn AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework
Thames Water has published its Procurement Specific Questionnaire for suppliers related to a spend of £840 million in 10 capital delivery projects- the next stage in the procurement process for its AMP8/9 major capital projects programme which currently has an estimated value of £5 billion which Thames separately released details about earlier this week.
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister launches consultation on SuDS in new housing developments
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a public consultation on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in new housing developments.
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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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