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
Greenpeace - South West Water was ‘not honest’ about drought risk to water supplies, Environment Agency said
South West Water was inadequately prepared for the record-breaking heatwave that hit England in 2022 and was “not honest” with regulators about the risk a drought posed to the company’s water supplies, according to an Environment Agency (EA) assessment obtained by Unearthed, the Greenpeace investigative journalism project.
Moody’s warns UK water sector outlook remains negative
In its January overview of the 2024 Outlook for the UK water sector, Moody’s is warning that the outlook remains negative, reflecting rising social risks.
Yorkshire Water awards multi-million-pound framework contract for Motor Control Centres and Systems Integration
Yorkshire Water has awarded a major multi-million-pound framework contract for the provision of works for Motor Control Centres and Systems Integration across the Yorkshire region.
Farm invests £900k to improve infrastructure after water pollution prosecution
Slurry from Bycott Farm near Tiverton ran into a stream causing pollution for at least 2 months, a court heard on Thursday 11 January. Handing down sentence, the judge said £900,000 had since been spent on infrastructure by the company as a result of the case.
Met Office and University of East Anglia confirm 2023 as warmest year on record globally
Globally 2023 was the warmest year in a series stretching back to 1850, according to figures just released today by the Met Office and the University of East Anglia.
BlackRock to buy Global Infrastructure Partners in $12.5 billion deal to create world’s second-biggest infrastructure firm
BlackRock, Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners, a leading independent infrastructure fund manager, have today jointly announced that they have entered into an agreement for BlackRock to acquire will acquire 100% of the business and assets of GIP for a total consideration of $3 billion of cash and approximately 12 million shares of BlackRock common stock worth about $9.5 billion at Thursday’s close.
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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. -
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