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
Scottish Water Horizons - can Scotland support more data centres?
In a blog posted by Scottish Water, Colin Lindsay, Developer Services Manager at Scottish Water Horizons says that locating data centres in the right place is key to ensuring they are sustainable in terms of water resilience and wider infrastructure capacity.
Thames Water tenders £70 million AMP8 framework contract for digester inspection and refurbishment works
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a wide-ranging AMP8 framework contract for digester inspection and refurbishment works with an indicative total estimated value of £70 million including VAT.
Millions unaware of available support with household bills as debt to water and energy companies climbs over £7 billion, NAO finds
According to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO), millions of people are missing out on support for essential bills, including water, energy and broadband, as debt to water and energy companies climbs over £7 billion.
South West Water extends Kier contract with c.£140 million AMP8 Network Services Alliance extension
Kier is set to continue delivering vital maintenance and improvements across South West Water’s operational region over the next two years, following an extension to its role on the Network Services Alliance (NSA).
Mining Remediation Authority signs new mine water heat deal with wine giant
Lanchester Wines, the first private business to use mine water heat in Great Britain, has signed a new access agreement with the Mining Remediation Authority.
Glas Cymru and subsidiary company Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water announce new Board appointments
Glas Cymru (and its subsidiary company Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water) has announced the appointment of Mick Jeavons as a new Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, alongside the appointment of David Staziker as a Non-Executive Director.
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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
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