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
Lib Dems repeat call for publication of contingency plan for Thames Water in Parliamentary debate
Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney renewed her attack on Thames Water in a House of Commons debate last week, accusing the water company of dumping over 72 billion litres of raw sewage into rivers in London since 2020 and accruing billions of pounds of debt.
Investment bank Chair appointed as Non-Executive Director to Severn Trent Plc and Board of Severn Trent Water
The Board of Severn Trent Plc has announced the appointment of Richard Taylor, the current Chair of Greenhill & Co International as a Non-Executive Director of the company with effect from 1 April 2024.
Anglian Water appoints design, consenting and enabling services consultant on Colchester Reuse Water pipeline project
Anglian Water has appointed ATKINSRÉALIS UK Ltd to carry out the design, consenting and enabling services for the Colchester Reuse Water pipeline project.
United Utilities appoints Jacobs to Strategic Solutions Framework until 2035
United Utilities has appointed Jacobs to its Strategic Solutions Team (SST) to support programme optimization for major capital works through both AMP8, which runs from 2025 to 2030, and AMP9 which runs from 2030 to 2035.
Yorkshire Water - £500k investment to reduce storm overflows into Bain and Ure rivers
Yorkshire Water is planning to invest £500,000 in Bainbridge, North Yorkshire to reduce the number of discharges into the river Bain, a tributary of the river Ure as part of a £180 million investment project across Yorkshire.
Scottish Water gets work underway on Palnackie harbour repair
Scottish Water started work last week on repair works to the harbour wall at Palnackie began following damage last year by a third party carrying out works in the harbour, putting a Scottish Water waste water asset at risk.
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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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