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
NI Water progresses second phase of pipeline connections for large diameter sewer
NI Water’s contractor, BSG, continues to make good progress with the installation of a new large diameter sewer by tunnelling under Meadow Lane and has scheduled to undertake the next phase of open-cut pipelaying works on Monday 10th June.
Cryptosporidium incident - boil water notice remains in place for Alston and Hillhead area of Brixham
South West Water’s latest update issued yesterday about the recent discovwery of cryptosporidium in its water network says says the boil water notice still remains in place for a number of customers in the Alston and Hillhead area of Brixham.
British Water launches annual supply chain survey 2024 on water company performance
Leading UK trade association British Water has launched its 2024 water and wastewater company performance survey seeking comment from the supply chain on working with the UK utilities over the past 12 months.
Northumbrian Water invites customers to have say on next phase of £155 million water network upgrades
Northumbrian Water is inviting customers to meet the team behind Project Pipeline: County Durham and the Tees Valley, which aims to upgrade and futureproof its water supply network across the south of County Durham and into Teesside.
Southern Water partners in groundbreaking project to tackle phosphorus pollution and improve water quality
Southern Water is working in collaboration with United Utilities, the University of Portsmouth, Wessex Water, Power & Water, Evergreen, Hydro Industries and Kolina to find new ways to tackle phosphorus pollution.
Thames Water issues do not drink tap water notice to 616 Surrey households
Thames Water issued a precautionary ‘do not drink’ notice to 616 Bramley households in Surrey yesterday following results the company received yesterday indicating elevated levels of hydrocarbons.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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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