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
Ofwat refers five companies' redetermination requests to Competition and Markets Authority – and delays Thames Water referral
Ofwat has formally referred the requests from five companies for a redetermination of their PR24 Final Determination to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The referral commences the six-month period which the CMA has to consider appeals (subject to any request for an extension).
NI Water seeks applicants for fast-track programme to become a Wastewater Assets Technician
NI Water is searching for self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals with practical and technical skills to join its Fast-Track Learning for Operational Wastewater (FLOW) Programme - opportunities are available in every county in Northern Ireland.
United Utilities awards £120 million AMP8/9 framework contracts for specialist design development partners
United Utilities has awarded a major AMP8 framework contract for specialist design development partners to support the company’s delivery of both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects in AMP8 and AMP9 - the contract had an estimated total value of £120 million when it went out to tender in April 2024.
Uisce Éireann reaches major milestone on €25 million upgrade of Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann continues to progress with a major upgrade of the Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant, which will further protect the environment and support the long-term sustainable growth of the region.
Thames Water takes further steps to put company onto more stable financial foundation
Following yesterday’s announcement that the Court of Appeal had upheld the restructuring plan proposed by Thames Water, Thames Water Ultilities Ltd (TWUL) and Thames Water Super Senior Issuer PLC have launched parallel consent and waiver requests with a voting date of 31 March 2025 to seek a waiver from 75% or more of the super senior creditors.
Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 connects on a global, record-breaking scale
Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 cemented its position as the world's premier water industry event, drawing an impressive visitor attendance of 20,483 from 136 countries worldwide. The comprehensive four-day showcase featured 889 exhibitors across four distinct worlds, complemented by ten country and regional pavilions alongside four specialty pavilions.
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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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