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
United Utilities unveils £30 million plan to transform Liverpool into ‘spongier’ city
United Utilities has announced a £30 million package of measures to make Liverpool more ‘spongy’ by transforming the way rainwater is managed.
Yorkshire Water to complete telemetry upgrade for CSO in Scarborough
Yorkshire Water will start work on completing an upgrade to the telemetry at Cleveland Avenue combined storm overflow (CSO) in Scarborough beginning Monday 15 June.
Pennon Group plc returns to profitability in 2025/26
Pennon Group plc returned to profitability in 2025/26, according to its Full Year Results for 2025/26 published today – the Group is reporting a statutory profit before tax of £114.4 million compared to a loss of £72.7 million in 2024/25.
EAC starts new inquiry on how data centres will impact the UK’s climate and nature goals
The Environmental Audit Committee is about to start the first session of its new inquiry into how more data centres will impact the UK climate and nature goals – the evidence session starts at 2.30pm this afternoon.
RAPID consults on its future role in delivering major water infrastructure in England
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) – made up of the Environment Agency, Drinking Water Inspectorate and Ofwat - is consulting on its future role in delivering major water infrastructure in England.
Partnership between Anglian Water and North Northamptonshire Council to protect environment in Thorpe Malsor
A partnership between Anglian Water and North Northamptonshire Council’s Highways team has helped protect the environment in Thorpe Malsor by reducing the risk of pollution after legacy connections were discovered within the local wastewater network.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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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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