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
Cumberland Council advances flood relief plans for Millom
Cumberland Council is advancing flood relief plans for Millom following a severe storm and flooding in the town in June.
Innovative solution from NI Water to wastewater issues reopens Newry for new development
An innovative solution from NI Water has enabled the reopening of Newry for new development – the town’s development was stalled by severe wastewater issues, including overloaded treatment works and storm overflows, with a traditional £107 million fix deemed unaffordable.
Uisce Éireann set to commence essential water main replacement works in Knockdrin
Uisce Éireann is set to commence essential water main replacement works in Knockdrin, Co Westmeath, which will improve the security of water supply and significantly reduce high levels of leakage in the area.
NI Water seeks supply chain input on leakage management systems ahead of tendering £6 million contract
NI Water is inviting suppliers who would like to participate in pre market engagement on 23rd and 24th July ahead of tendering a £6 million contract for a leakage management system to advise Marie Bradley at
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by Friday 4th July if they wish to attend.
United Utilities awards £892,000 AMP8 contract for powder activated carbon dosing systems
United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for two powder activated carbon dosing systems with an estimated value of £892,800 including VAT.
Chair of Portsmouth Water Independent Challenge Group says key aspect of role will be early involvement in major projects
Stef Nienaltowski, Chair of the Independent Challenge Group (ICG) for Portsmouth Water which formally launched in the last week of June, says a key aspect of the ICG’s role will be early involvement in major projects.
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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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