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
NI Water uses innovative reedbed wastewater treatment process in £4m upgrade at Aghanloo WwTW
Aghanloo, outside Limavady, is benefitting from a £4 million investment by NI Water, following the completion of a sustainable upgrade to the local wastewater treatment works.
House of Commons EAC warns Government on PFAS pollution – urgent need to phase out non-essential uses of ‘forever chemicals’
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is warning the Government to do more on PFAS pollution and urgently restrict the non-essential uses of chemicals labelled as ‘forever chemicals’.
Northumbrian Water storage levels across all reservoirs currently at 95% combined
Northumbrian Water is reporting that reservoir water storage across the North East is in a strong position thanks to careful management in 2025.
NI Water seeks supply chain engagement for upcoming £9.6 million Digital Services Platform tender
Northern Ireland Water is seeking supply chain engagement for an upcoming £9.6 million (inc VAT) Digital Services Platform tender – today is the deadline for requests to participate in face to face one to one supplier sessions taking place between Monday 27 April and Friday 8 May 2026 at the company's Belfast HQ.
Jacobs introduces Flood IQ to help utilities and cities anticipate and manage flood risk
US-headquartered firm Jacobs is introduceing Flood IQ, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solution to help cities, utilities and government agencies anticipate, manage and recover from flooding events.
South West Water enters final phase of scheme to reduce storm overflows in Dawlish
South West Water has completed a number of major works in Dawlish as part of a multi-million pound investment to improve water quality by reducing the use of storm overflows in the area.
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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
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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