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
EQT’s Investment in Yorkshire Water: why this moment matters more than it might appear
As part of our Expert Focus series, Neal Edmondson, Client Director for Water at consultancy firm BFY Group, takes an in-depth look at Stockholm-headquartered global investment group EQT’s investment in Yorkshire Water – and why this moment matters more than it might appear.
How satellite IoT can enhance remote water system monitoring
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Alastair MacLeod, CEO of IoT specialists Ground Control, takes a detailed look at how satellite IoT is being used in enhancing remote water system monitoring.
US-headquartered Badger Meter in $100 million acquisition of UDlive
US-headquartered Badger Meter Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UDlive Limited,the UK-based provider of hardware‑enabled software solutions for sewer line monitoring, for $100 million, plus contingent consideration. The transaction is expected to close at the end of April 2026.
Environment Agency outlines approach to managing reports of environmental risk and how it will respond
The Environment Agency has outlined its approach to tackling environmental risk and responding to environmental incidents in its newly published corporate report on the Agency’s customer service commitment in England.
United Utilities progresses work on £48m sewer upgrade project in Knutsford
Local councillors and the Mayor of Knutsford have seen first‑hand the progress being made on United Utilities’ £48 million scheme to upgrade the sewer network across Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford.
Water UK calls for EA self-monitoring regime to be scrapped - "abundantly clear public do not have faith in it"
Water UK, the organisation that represents all of the UK water companies, is calling for the self-monitoring regime to be scrapped.
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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
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