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
Thames Water tenders £192 million AMP8 contract for Facilities Management Services
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for Facilities Management Services worth an estimated £192 million (inc VAT).
United Utilities seeks supply chain interest in upcoming £42 million AMP8 tender for water efficiency services
United Utilities is seeking supply chain interest in an upcoming tender for a water efficiency services contract during AMP8 with an estimated value of £42 million (inc VAT).
NI Water tenders c £284,000 contract for Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription
NI Water has gone out to tender with a contract for Safe Software FME Small Utility Enterprise Subscription with an estimated value of £283,000 (inc VAT).
Thames Water extends procurement deadlines for £522 million AMP8 control and automation framework contract
Thames Water has extended the procurement deadlines for its £522 million (inc VAT) AMP8 control and automation framework contract - the deadline to submit enquiries about the tender is now 6:00pm on 6 March 2026 and the tender submission deadline is now 10:00am on 13 March 2026.
New report says phosporus reduction in English rivers "most likely" due P removal technologies at water companies' STWs
The Environment Agency and the University of Stirling have published a report on the links between phosphorus concentrations and ecology in English rivers.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in UK
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in the UK, as Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says future energy demand from data centres “remains inherently uncertain”.
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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
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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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