British Water launches annual Water and Wastewater Company Performance Survey 2026
British Water has launched its annual Water and Wastewater Company Performance Survey 2026 - the organisation is inviting members and non-members alike to respond. Read more
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
Yorkshire Water awards £80 million AMP8 Technical Services and Assurance Framework contracts
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 contract establishing a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of technical consultancy, engineering design, technical assurance, and specialist support services required to deliver its AMP8 investment programme (2025-2030) with an estimated total value of £80 million.
Thames Water invests £20 million+ to improve water quality and resilience in Woodley and surrounding areas
Thames Water is investing more than £20 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Woodley, Berkshire, as part of its biggest upgrade in 150 years to improve services for customers and the environment.
Ofwat sets out AI adoption plan for the water sector during transition
Ofwat has published an AI adoption plan for the water sector during the transition to the new regulators, saying given the pace of development and adoption of AI systems and the potential risks and benefits for the water industry in England and Wales, "we consider that this work should not wait until the new regulators are established.”
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme wins national award for outstanding use of digital innovation
The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme has received national recognition at the Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2026, with design partner AtkinsRéalis winning the Digital Excellence category for its innovative work during the scheme’s detailed design phase.
Yorkshire Water to start work on £73.5 million investment to improve Rotherham’s rivers
Yorkshire Water is starting work this week on the first of 27 projects, totalling an investment of £73.5 million in the Rotherham area to reduce sewer discharges into watercourses across the region, with a new storm overflow project at Lord Street.
Wessex Water to start work on River Anton enhancement in Andover
Wessex Water is starting work today on the next phase of river enhancement works for the River Anton along Western Avenue in Andover.
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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
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