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
Severn Trent seeks supply chain interest in upcoming tender for Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Framework
Severn Trent is seeking supply chain interest in an upcoming tender for Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Closed Framework.
SMS expands into new markets as business grows beyond smart metering and energy infrastructure to cover water sector
SMS has expanded beyond its traditional smart metering business into wider energy, low-carbon and water infrastructure, following significant growth in the UK and internationally.
Albion Water - Ofwat consults on proposal to issue enforcement order to secure regulatory compliance
Following an investigation Ofwat opened in January 2026 into Albion Water about potential failures to meet regulatory requirements, the regulator has now announced it now proposes to accept undertakings from the utility which will secure the company’s compliance – and in lieu of the financial penalty of £97,150 Ofwat would otherwise impose.
South West Water and University of Exeter partnership to showcase research at IWA World Water Congress
The Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW), the pioneering research partnership between South West Water and the University of Exeter, will showcase its latest research and innovation at the IWA World Water Congress in Glasgow this October.
Marine Energy Test Area in Wales secures Crown Estate investment
Wales’ Marine Energy Test Area (META), has secured a one-year investment from The Crown Estate, strengthening its position as a nationally significant asset for marine energy innovation.
Government says securing long-term future of England’s water sector relies on continued private sector investment
The Government says it recognises that securing the long-term future of England’s water sector relies on continued private sector investment – despite the announcement by Andy Burnham yesterday of plans to remove the current cap on Government ownership of shares in water companies.
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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. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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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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- SMS expands into new markets as business grows beyond smart metering and energy infrastructure to cover water sector
- Government says securing long-term future of England’s water sector relies on continued private sector investment
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