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
Competition and Markets Authority announces final decisions on PR24 appeals for 5 water companies
The Competition and Markets Authority has today announced final decisions on the appeals for 5 water companies against Ofwat’s PR24 Final Determinations.
UKWIR launches major research drive - projects include climate change, PFAS & infrastructure resilence
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has announced its latest compendium of Expressions of Interest (EoIs). The UK's leading water sector research organisation is inviting the research and supply chain community to bid on 11 critical projects designed to redefine the sector’s approach to climate change, emerging pollutants and infrastructure resilience.
United Utilities awards £3.85m AMP8 contract for detailed design phase of GIS platform upgrade
United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for the detailed design phase of GIS platform upgrade with an estimated value of £3.85 million (inc VAT) to ESRI (UK) Ltd.
Global investor EQT to acquire 42% stake in Yorkshire Water's parent company Kelda Holdings
Yorkshire Water has announced that EQT has agreed to acquire a 42% stake in Kelda Holdings Limited, the parent company of Yorkshire Water, in a move that signals confidence in the water company’s plans for the future.
Northumbrian Water completes £5.7 million environmental investment in County Durham
Northumbrian Water has completed a £5.7 million project to protect the environment in County Durham – the utility has delivered major sewer upgrades to reduce the risk of pollution.
DEFRA Secretary of State to be quizzed by Environmental Audit Committee tomorrow on vision for nature and the environment
Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will give evidence to MPs on the House Of Commons Environmental Audit Committee tomorrow.
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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. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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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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