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
South East Water applies for Drought Order in Sussex to protect drinking water supplies
Last week South East Water applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on Friday 10 October for a Drought Order to help conserve the remaining water stored within its Ardingly Reservoir and protect drinking water supplies in Sussex.
OCU Group – revenues rise 45.2% to £886.5m, operating profit up 69.3% to £98.9m for year ended 30 April 2025
OCU Group is reporting a 45.2% rise in revenues to £886.5 million ((FY24: £610.6m) and a 69.3% increase in adjusted operating profit to £98.9 million with the publication of its latest annual results today for the year ended 30 April 2025.
Yorkshire Water to start borehole testing at East Ness in North Yorkshire as part of £34 million AMP8 investment
Yorkshire Water will begin drilling new test boreholes at its East Ness water treatment site in North Yorkshire this week to increase the water available for supply to customers in the area, as part of its long-term water resource management plan.
Sheffield City Council seeks supply chain interest in market engagement day for heat network development opportunity
Sheffield City Council is seeking supply chain interest in its market engagement exercise for the heat network development opportunity in the city - the Council intends to shortly procure a Heat Network Development Partner.
Northumbrian Water awards AMP8 contract to United Infrastructure for delivery of smart meters roll out
United Infrastructure has been awarded a contract by Northumbrian Water as its smart metering solution installation partner in the North East of England.
Health and Safety Executive awards £4 million contract for Pesticide Usage Survey monitoring programme
The Health and Safety Executive has awarded a contract for its Pesticide Usage Survey monitoring programme with an estimated value of £4.8 million (inc VAT).
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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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