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
Second round of public consultation on Grand Union Canal Transfer starts next week
The Grand Union Canal Transfer (GUCT) is launching its Phase Two Public Consultation – the second phase will run from Wednesday 11th February to Thursday 2nd April, with communities along the scheme’s proposed route able to contribute their thoughts and opinions on how the scheme is progressing.
Ofwat publishes final Climate Change Principles for water companies
Ofwat has published its final Climate Change Principles for water companies following stakeholder consultation and engagement on its discussion paper setting out its latest thinking on climate change and proposed climate change principles published in July 2025.
Uisce Éireann launches procurement for €7bn+ euro Greater Dublin Drainage and Water Supply Project
Uisce Éireann has announced a major procurement milestone with the launch of the Pre Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ) for both the Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) project and the Water Supply Project, Eastern and Midlands Region (WSP) respectively.
Anglian Water set to progress work on flagship strategic pipeline project next week
Anglian Water is getting ready to carry out more work near Brigg for its flagship Strategic Pipeline project next week.
Scottish Water set to start work on £6 million project to improve water quality
Scottish Water is to begin work on a £6 million project to improve water quality and reduce sewer related debris entering a Midlothian water course.
House of Lords Committee to quiz Water Minister on drought preparedness in England
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will hear evidence in person next week from Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding at Defra as part of its ongoing iquiry into drought preparedness in England and the Government’s drought response processes.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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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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