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 invites suppliers to register for Pre-Tender event for upcoming £400m water and wastewater networks maintenance contract
NI Water is progressing the procurement process for its upcoming tender for water and wastewater networks maintenance and associated services with a supply chain event.
Haskoning DHV UK wins contract for EIA and consents work on Criterion Quay Flow Development
Milford Haven Port Authority (MHPA) has awarded a contract to carry out Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and associated consents procedure management in relation to the Criterion Quay Flow Development to Royal HaskoningDHV UK Ltd
New research warns major water infrastructure upgrades needed to tackle water scarcity, low rainfall, temperature rise & population growth
New research commissioned by Anglian Water shows the East of England (defined as the area Anglian Water serves) faces critical challenges over the next two decades, as temperatures hit record highs, rainfall decreases, and over 720,000 new residents move to the area.
Severn Trent invests £17 million in two upgrade projects in Lincolnshire to tackle sewer flooding and improve quality local watercourse quality
Severn Trent is investing £17 million in two separate upgrade projects in in Crowle in Lincolnshire to tackle sewer flooding and improve the quality of local watercourses.
Thames Water invests £93.1 million to secure Guildford’s water supply
Thames Water is investing over £93 million to ensure future secure water supply for its Guildford customers.
Network Plus & Envolve jv awarded Strategic Delivery Partner appointment on South West Water £3bn AMP8 Engineering Tier 1 Delivery Framework
Network Plus Services Ltd and Envolve Infrastructure have been awarded the Lot 4 Infrastructure Water and Wastewater AMP8 Framework with South West Water.
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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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