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
NI Water – repeats concerns over impacts of many years of underfunding on aging water and sewerage infrastructure
NI Water has repeated its concerns over the impacts that underfunding over many years has had on aging water and sewerage infrastructure and again emphasised the need for full funding of its 2021/22 to 2026/27 investment programme.
Wessex Water half year results - turnover up from £266.8m to £287m but £3.8m profit turns into £8m loss
Wessex Water’s latest financial results for the six months to September 2023 showed turnover increased by £20.2 million from £266.8 million to £287 million - but a £3.8 million profit after taxation in 2022 eroded to a loss of £8 million after taxation.
Uisce Éireann completes €4 million wastewater treatment plant project for Spiddal in Galway
Uisce Éireann has completed a €4 million wastewater treatment plant project for Spiddal in Galway which will eliminate the discharge of raw sewage from the village into Galway Bay.
Yorkshire Water progresses commitment to plant one million trees by 2028
More trees are set to be planted across the region as Yorkshire Water continues its commitment to plant one million trees by 2028.
Affinity Water announces partnership with the Women's Utilities Network
Affinity Water have announced their partnership with the Women’s Utilities Network (WUN) to support women in building lasting and fulfilling careers in the utility sector.
United Utilities kickstarts procurement process for Design Development Partner to work on £7 billion AMP8 investment programme
United Utilities is kickstarting the procurement process for a Design Development Partner to work on non-complex capital projects which will form part of its £7 billion 2025-30 AMP8 investment programme.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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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