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
Regulator approves record €13.6 billion investment in Uisce Éireann’s water and wastewater infrastructure for 2025-2029
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator, has published its Final Determination for Revenue Control 4 (RC4) which sets the allowed expenditures and associated revenues for Uisce Éireann for the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029.
European Commission launches call for evidence on digital action plan for EU water sector
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to support the development of an EU-wide Action Plan on digitalisation in the water sector, including an initiative on smart meters for all.
South East Water in breach of licence condition after Moody’s downgrades credit rating
Moody’s Ratings has downgraded South East Water (Finance) Ltd to Ba1 from Baa3 and assigned a Ba1 Corporate Family Rating (CFR) and Ba2-PD probability of default rating to South East Water, taking it to junk status and putting it in breach of its licence condition with Ofwat.
Anglian Water invites applications to register for Market Launch Event for Fens Reservoir SRO
Anglian Water (AWS) is planning to host a Market Launch Event for the Fens Reservoir Strategic Resource Option (SRO) in June - the event forms a key part of the company’s market engagement strategy and marks a significant milestone for this critical national infrastructure project.
Scottish Water completes major restoration of Palnackie harbour wall
Scottish Water has completed its major project to repair and strengthen the harbour wall at Palnackie, helping protect the local environment and vital infrastructure serving the community.
Commons Committee to explore how UK should adapt to extreme heat amid record-breaking May temperatures
Next week the cross-party House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will explore how the UK should adapt to a rapidly heating climate after the UK recorded its highest ever May temperature on Tuesday 26 May.
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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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