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
Support Waterwise Water Night - turn off your taps between 5pm -10pm tonight
On Thursday 24 October, Waterwise, the independent water conservation group is encouraging people across the UK to turn off their taps for five hours to help highlight the importance of water in our daily lives and why it needs conserving.
AtkinsRéalis launches industry-first competition to leapfrog tech talent into permanent positions
Engineering services and nuclear company AtkinsRéalis has launched an industry-first recruitment campaign with a difference. The firm is searching for the top tech talent to take part in a weekend-long hackathon, with five permanent roles on offer to the winning team.
CIWEM welcomes Independent Water Commission – but cautions over fundamentals missing from review scope
CIWEM welcomes the government’s announcement of an independent water commission, and review, chaired by Sir John Cunliffe today. But there are fundamentals missing from the review’s scope that will jeopardise its impact from the outset says CIWEM policy director Alastair Chisholm.
NI Water invites responses from interested suppliers about its ongoing requirement for metered electricity
NI Water has issued a Periodic Indicative Notice to notify suppliers that it is seeking to engage with the market regarding its ongoing requirement for metered electricity.
Severn Trent Water seeks supply chain input for pressurised pipe cleansing services for wastewater and clean water mains
Severn Trent Water (STW) is interested in hearing from suppliers who have experience in pressurised pipe cleaning and would like to discuss their requirements further ahead of going out to tender with a formal contract notice in 2025.
Southern Water seeks supply chain interest in market engagement for £1.3 billion Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project
Southern Water has launched a market engagement exercise seeking supply chain interest in its £1.3 billion Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project (Phase 3). The water company is “strongly encouraging” market involvement including potential investors and supply chain organisations.
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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. -
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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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