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
Business Stream relocates HQ in a further step towards net zero
The UK’s longest-established water retailer has moved headquarters for the first time since it began operations in 2008, as it closes in on its target to be net zero by 2030.
Aiimi joins Yorkshire Water £25 million AMP7/8 IT partnership framework as data services provider
Yorkshire Water Services has named leading British AI company Aiimi as a new IT partner, with work already underway to pioneer water strategies underpinned by data insights. The partnership is part of an initial five year framework (with an option to extend annually for a further three years), valued at up to £25 million.
Thames21 unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ online tool to tackle road runoff pollution and help London’s rivers
A new online tool which highlights where the opportunities are to install nature-based solutions, such as wetlands, to tackle road runoff pollution before it ends up in London’s rivers has gone live today.
Barhale reports robust performance - increased turnover and pre-tax profits
Barhale’s latest report and accounts reveal another robust performance from the civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist as it increased turnover and pre-tax profits in line with its strategic plan.
House of Lords to debate report on failures in water and sewage regulation and Ofwat performance
The House of Lords will hold a formal debate on the HoL Industry and Regulators Committee report: 'The affluent and the effluent: cleaning up failures in water and sewage regulation' next week on Monday 16th October.
“What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic”: MPs call for better focus of Arctic issues in Whitehall and funding boost
In a new report published today, the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee points to research that the Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the globe.
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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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