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
Water Breakthrough Challenge 7 to award £50 million to accelerate transformational innovation in water sector
The Water Innovation Fund has launched the seventh Water Breakthrough Challenge, which will award up to £50 million to collaborative innovations that tackle the water sector’s biggest issues. Read more
Abu Dhabi set to welcome 2026 UN Water Conference in December
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome the 2026 UN Water Conference – the UAE and Senegal will co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi from 8–10 December 2026. Read more
Ofwat consults on proposed new approach to leakage reporting methodology
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed new approach to the methodolgy used by the water companies for reporting leakage. Read more
Environment Agency publishes major update to MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment
The Environment Agency has published a major update to the MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment – the scheme has been substantially revised. Read more
Building flood resilience: CIWEM and RICS collaborate to strengthen professional capability
A new collaboration between CIWEM and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) will see the organisations work together to increase awareness, uptake and visibility of professional Property Flood Resilience training and certification across the surveying profession.
Gallagher Re explores Europe's changing flood reality for insurers
A new white paper from Gallagher Re Catastrophe Risk specialists examines how Europe is facing a redistribution in flood losses away from traditionally exposed areas – and how advanced analytics can help insurers manage today's risk.
Kier progresses £8.8 million portfolio spanning 31 AMP8 Anglian Water contracts
Kier is progressing an £8.8 million portfolio of 31 water and wastewater infrastructure contracts through Anglian Water’s Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Partnership.
New NAO report examines how climate change could affect public services and infrastructure
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) based on the financial disclosures of 31 public bodies reveals how climate change could have serious consequences for public services and infrastructure.
Thames Water “purports that the WBS Amendments Consent is not binding on it”
The announcement by Thames Water Utilities Ltd (TWUL) of creditors’ approval for its latest set of Consent Requests and funding proposals on 30 October is accompanied by the statement that “TWL (Thames Water Ltd) as a Subordinated Creditor purports that the WBS (Whole Business Securitisation) Amendments Consent is not binding on it.”
UN warns of irreversible impacts from accelerating ice sheet melt and glacier loss if world exceeds 1.5°C warming
A new report is warning that accelerating ice sheet and glacier loss will cause irreversible impacts if the world overshoots the Paris Agreement target to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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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