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
Scottish Government launches recruitment campaign for new Chair of WICS Board
The Scottish Government has announced the vacancy for the Chair of the Board of WICS. The recruitment campaign launched on 26 September and will close at 17:00 on 24 October 2025.
Yorkshire Water progresses work on £11 million upgrades at wastewater treatment works in Barnsley
Yorkshire Water is progressing work on £11 million worth of upgrades at wastewater treatment works in Barnsley – preparatory work is now underway at its Worsborough wastewater treatment site for a c £4 million upgrade to improve performance.
Thames Water launches first-of-its-kind scheme to automatically cut water bills for low-income households across London
Thames Water has started identifying customers who need financial support to automatically enrol them on its social tariff schemes under a new initiative which will provide more than £10 million in financial assistance to an estimated 33,000 households under the company’s WaterHelp, WaterSure and Extra Support Scheme programmes.
Artificial Intelligence - South West Water uses c12,000 smart sensors to unblock pipes
South West Water is exploring the power of artificial intelligence to help tackle one of the water industry’s biggest challenges - blockages and pollution.
United Utilities awards £1.8 million AMP8 contract for supply of Moving Bed Bio Reactor and Dissolved Air Flotation units
United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for the supply of Moving Bed Bio Reactor (MMBR) and Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) units worth an estimated £1.8 million.
Yorkshire Water awards AMP8 contract for Portable Gas Detectors
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for Portable Gas Detectors - scope of the contract includes supplying, maintaining and repairing PGDs and calibration stations for the water company.
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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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