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
Thames Water extends deadline to tender for £72 million contract for Slough STW Quality AMP 7 New Permit
Thames Water has extended the deadline to tender for its contract for construction work related to a new AMP 7 permit for its Slough Sewage Treatment Works worth an estimated £72 million.
Scottish Water seeks supply chain interest ahead of tendering £400 million contract for Digital Directorate Partner
Scottish Water is seeking supply chain interest ahead of going out to tender early next year with a Digital Directorate Partner contract worth an estimated £400 million.
National Highways appoints WSP as technical partner to support delivery of its Water Quality Plan
Leading multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP has been appointed to National Highway’s Water Quality Plan - WSP has been awarded the role of technical partner on the programme, supported by Mott Macdonald, Ramboll, and AECOM.
Octopus Energy Group appoints Amir Orad as CEO at end-to-end utility digitisation and transformation platform Kraken
Octopus Energy Group has announced the appointment of Amir Orad as the dedicated CEO for Kraken, the end-to-end platform for utility digitisation and transformation.
Irish-headquartered Glanua expands UK operations with acquisition of Bradford-based Aqua Operations
Leading Irish water and wastewater engineering company, Glanua has today announced it has acquired UK-based industrial operations and maintenance firm Aqua Operations as it continues to expand its operations in both Ireland and the UK.
United Utilities sets out shortlist for Independent Technical Adviser role to Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme
United Utilities has taken another major step for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) by shortlisting three applicants for the role of Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) to participate in the next stage of the tender process.
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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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