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
Severn Trent Water seeks supply chain input ahead of upcoming procurement for Common Data Environment software
Severn Trent Water is seeking supply chain input ahead of an upcoming procurement for Common Data Environment software.
NI Water awards multi-million pound framework for supply, maintenance and repair of screening & conditioning equipment
NI Water has awarded a number of framework contracts for the supply, maintenance and repair of screening and conditioning equipment with an estimated total value of £21.57 million inc VAT.
United Utilities seeks supply chain interest ahead of tendering £12m AMP8 contract for Cloud-Based Video Knowledge Capture & Learning Platform
United Utilities is seeking supply chain input ahead of going out to tender with an AMP8 contract for a Cloud-Based Video Knowledge Capture and Learning Platform with a total estimated value of £12 million (inc VAT).
Head of Investment Management at NI Water warns wastewater system across Northern Ireland is under severe pressure
Dr Steve Blockwell, Head of Investment Management at Northern Ireland Water, is warning that the wastewater system across Northern Ireland is under severe pressure and that years of under investment mean many assets are now operating beyond their intended capacity.
Southern Water appoints former Kier Group chief as Chair Designate
Southern Water has announced the appointment of Andrew Davies as Chair Designate – he will join the Board with immediate effect, succeeding Keith Lough as Chair on 16 July 2026 who will retire from the Board on the same day.
Government to appoint Senior Adviser to Secretary of State at Defra on Water Reform Transition
The Government has published the Terms of Reference for appointing a Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State at the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) on Water Reform Transition.
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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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