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
Ofwat announces Final Determination of £104 billion for AMP8 Business Plans – up from £88 billion at Draft Determination in July
Ofwat has today announced a Final Determination figure of £104 billion for the water companies’ AMP8 Business Plans – a £16 billion increase in allowances compared to its Draft Determination of £88 billion announced on 19th July.
Water bills - Government says customers cannot be expected to pay price for years of underperformance
The Government has repeated its view that water bills must remain affordable, and customers cannot be expected to pay the price for years of underperformance in the past.
Ofwat proposes £18.2 million penalty for Thames Water after finding water company broke dividend payment rules
Ofwat has today announced its proposed decision which finds Thames Water to be in breach of its obligations under Licence Condition P30 – the regulator has proposed an £18.2 million penalty after finding the water company broke dividend payment rules.
Water bills set to rise 36% after Ofwat approves £104bn investment programme over next 5 years
Average water bills are set to rise 36% - water sector regulator Ofwat has this morning announced that it has approved a £104 billion investment programme by the water companies.
Thames Water installs glass reinforced plastic lining in Northern Outfall Sewer as part of £70 million upgrade
Thames Water has successfully installed pipes made of glass reinforced plastic (GRP) in the Northern Outfall Sewer (NOS) at Stratford High Street.
Reforming the water sector: MPs on EFRA Committee launch major new inquiry
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee is today launching a new inquiry, Reforming the Water Sector, to scrutinise the breadth of issues confronting the water sector.
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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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