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
Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk tenders £156,000 contract for water treatment & testing services
The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk has gone out to tender with a contract for water treatment and testing services across its region worth £156,000 (inc VAT).
Ovarro opens new Asia Pacific headquarters
Water technology provider Ovarro has opened a new Asia Pacific headquarters and production facility in Selangor, Malaysia.
United Utilities appoints Rob Moore as County Business Leader - Water Services for Cheshire
United Utilities has appointed Rob Moore as County Business Leader - Water Services for Cheshire – he takes up his new role following his previous appointment as County Business Leader - Wastewater Services for Lancashire in March 2024.
Thames Water provides update on activities since introduction of hosepipe ban in July
Thames Water has today provided an update on activities since it first announced the introduction of a Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban) which came into effect on 22nd July for parts of its network in the Thames Valley including in Swindon and in areas of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire.
Balfour Beatty awarded £47 million contract for Suffolk flood defence scheme
Balfour Beatty has today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Waveney, Lower Yare & Lothingland Internal Drainage Board to deliver new flood and coastal defences near Benacre, south of Kessingland in Suffolk.
RAPID rejects Anglian Water and Cambridge Water preferred date to delay Fens Reservoir Gate 3 timing
Paul Hickey, Managing Director of the RAPID programme, has written to Anglian Water and Cambridge Water rejecting their joint request to delay the Fens Reservoir Gate 3 timing from 31 March 2025 to between August 2026 and October 2026, saying that 30 April 2026 is an appropriate new date for submission.
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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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