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
Halcrow wins Falkirk Council flood contract
Halcrow Group has won a £200,000 to provide Falkirk Council with consultancy services covering flooding and drainage related professional services.
The Council has appointed Halcrow as a Term Consultant for the review of development submissions received by the Planning authority with respect to flooding and drainage.
Halcrow, which was acquired by CH2M HILL in November 2011, will provide expert technical under the framework agreement. The contract will run for an initial period of 2 years, with a maximum extension of 2 years.
A total of six firms were in the bidding for the work, which has an estimated value of around £210,000.
United Utilities tenders £120m AMP6 contract
United Utilities has gone out to tender with a major £120 million AMP6 contract to upgrade its Blackburn waste water treatment works and will hold a bidders day later next month.
ARCADIS wins Hyder Consulting with increased cash offer
The Boards of ARCADIS and Hyder Consulting PLC have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended increased cash offer by ARCADIS UK Investments b.v.
£51m scheme to build world’s largest tidal array in Scotland
The Department of Energy & Climate Change has announced that the world’s biggest tidal array is to be built in North Scotland.
UK Govt seeks to promote more inward UK investment from Far East
The UK Government is seeking to promote more inward UK investment from the Far East with the launch of a new initiative inviting market research companies to bid to undertake research for UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Japan.
United Utilities helps build 'virtual' power station to manage UK electricity demand
United Utilities is the first company in the North West and the first water firm in the country to sign-up for the National Grid’s innovative ‘Dynamic Demand’ system which switches power-hungry equipment off and on in response to changes in electricity supply and demand nationwide.
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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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