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
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
Research shows water companies save little
| Water companies on average save only a mug of water per customer per day through promoting water efficiency... |
Think tank is half right on water efficiency
Here is Water UK’s response to ‘Every Drop Counts – Achieving greater water efficiency’ published by the Institute of Public Policy Research on 17 September.
Weak Case For Efficiency
The IPPR presents a weak case for a Water Efficiency Commitment from the water industry, according to a statement issued by Water UK.
WWF Calls for Marine Act for Scotland
| A Marine Act for Scotland to ensure that demands on our coasts and seas are balanced to meet society's needs without detriment to Scotland's unique marine environment. |
Sludge Directive - A threat to the Environment. Says CIWEM
CIWEM believes the new Sludge Directive may lead to more incinerators, increased consumer costs and higher CO2 levels.
Thames Water reports strong recovery in profits and performance
Thames, the UK's largest water company, has reported a strong recovery in operational and financial performance in its preliminary results for 2007-08.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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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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