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 Water completes major solar power and battery storage scheme
Scottish Water has completed a solar power and battery storage scheme – the water company will now be able to access renewable energy around the clock to help power one of its sites in Renfrewshire.
United Utilities welcomes Ofwat's 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
United Utilities has welcomed the publication of Ofwat’s Draft Decision in respect of the 2026 Cost Change re-opener, which supports the substantial majority of the company's first AMP8 Business Plan submission.
RAPID gives go-ahead for continued development of Poole Water Recycling and Transfer project towards planning submission
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has given the go-ahead for the continued development of the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer project towards its formal planning submission.
Anglian Water awards contracts for £1.8 billion AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework
Anglian Water has awarded the contracts for its AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework contract with a total estimated value of up to £1.8 billion (inc VAT).
Moody's Ratings changes outlook on Southern Water to positive, Ba1 ratings affirmed
Moody's Ratings has today changed to positive from stable its outlook on Southern Water Services Ltd and its finance subsidiary SW (Finance) I PLC.
Severn Trent Water launches preliminary market engagement for propane bulk supply, delivery and storage
Severn Trent Water has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise for propane bulk supply, delivery and storage.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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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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